The Netherlands will want to improve on their opening-day draw against Japan, in which they were pulled back twice after taking the lead. Sweden, meanwhile, will want to produce another dominant performance, having destroyed Tunisia 5-1 in their opening game, incredibly forcing the African side to sack their manager.

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Quick Picks

Our pick: Netherlands to win

Value bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Long shot: Netherlands 2-1 correct score

Netherlands vs Sweden prediction

The Netherlands weren’t really at the level many had expected against Japan, although the AFC nation shouldn’t always be overlooked, especially at this major tournament.

Nonetheless, Ronald Koeman is going to want an improved performance from Oranje, as they’ll need the three points to give them a chance of qualifying for the next stage of the competition.

Sweden have already managed to secure their first win as Graham Potter’s team of global superstars emphatically destroyed Tunisia in one of the games many may have expected them to win. For some, Sweden may be a dark horse, given the attacking line-up of Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), and players such as Yasin Ayari in midfield.

Still, the betting odds believes the Netherlands are the favourites in this upcoming encounter, and as our Netherlands vs Sweden betting odds page shows, we think the Oranje winning is the most likely outcome. They have the star quality throughout the team, and a response is needed as they won’t want to go into a game against Tunisia needing a victory to give them a chance of qualifying.

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Netherlands vs Sweden score prediction

Given the strength of the squads and the attacking quality both possess, goals look likely in this one. Despite both teams have world-class players in defence, the ability each of them have when going forward looks dangerous and is perhaps on par with some of the best nations in the world on paper.

For this reason, we think there could be value looking at the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market. Both teams have already seen this hit in this tournament so far, while it regularly hit for both nations during their respective qualifying campaigns.

With both teams having defences that can be exposed and perhaps show signs of weakness, the BTTS also has value in hitting. Again, it’s already hit for both in this tournament. Sweden have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine matches, including qualifiers for this tournament, while the Netherlands failed to do so in four of their last nine.

These statistics lead us to think that a correct score of Netherlands 2-1 has the best value.

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Player markets to watch

We correctly identified in the Netherlands’ game against Japan that Virgil van Dijk offered value as an anytime goalscorer, as he managed to get on the end of a cross and power a header home.

Again, we think there is good value in him repeating this against Sweden, despite the odds being even longer than before. A corner or free-kick is likely to be his best chance.

Crysencio Summerville appears to have taken well to international soccer for his country after a positive personal season with West Ham. He scored against Japan and offers a threat against Sweden, as he could look to cut inside and fire from distance as he did in the previous game.

With a potential move this summer on the cards, he could use these Group Stage games as a way of putting himself in the window.

Sweden’s best options for a goal will be either Alexander Isak or Viktor Gyokeres. Both netted against Tunisia, and both were heavily involved throughout the match. They offer similar value in the odds, but we’d lean with the Arsenal forward, as he has five goals in his last three competitive international fixtures.

Netherlands vs Sweden Match Details

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Kick-off: 3:00am AEST.

Location: NRG Stadium, Houston.

Where to watch: Sportsbet, SBS.

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