Netherlands vs Morocco preview

2026 World Cup, World
Monterrey Stadium Tomorrow - 1:00 AM
World Cup
Netherlands NED
Morocco MAR
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 1:00 AM
Round of 32

CONTEXT

World Cup action in the 2026 season brings Netherlands against Morocco during the Round of 32 at Monterrey Stadium. Domestic cup rules apply as both nations enter this fixture from strong league positions. The Dutch sit first while their opponents occupy second place. Power metrics grant Netherlands a 4.3 point edge overall. Form readings show 21 for the home side against 19.78 away. Venue conditions in Monterrey add further intrigue to proceedings. Squad depth and tactical setups will decide progression chances. Both teams aim to advance deeper into the competition with disciplined displays. Historical encounters between these sides add extra layers of motivation ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Netherlands hold a power score advantage of 4.3 points over Morocco.
  • Form: Netherlands post a form score of 21 compared to Morocco's 19.78.
  • Squad: Both teams occupy top positions in their domestic standings with Netherlands first and Morocco second.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is not available for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details are absent from current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data employed for both teams.
  • xVariable: The stronger team designation goes to Netherlands based on power metrics.
  • Market: Netherlands 42.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 30.4% (Δ+0%) | Morocco 26.9% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Netherlands R. Koeman
R. Koeman
VS
Morocco M. Ouahbi
M. Ouahbi
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tunisia Rank: W
Sweden Rank: W
Japan Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Haiti Rank: W
Scotland Rank: W
Brazil Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Netherlands
42.69%
Draw
30.4%
Away Morocco
26.91%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.83
29.51
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Netherlands
Morocco
Power Score
33.83
29.51
League Position
1
2
Global Rank
7
8

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Netherlands — Opponent-weighted form score
Morocco — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Netherlands Morocco

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Netherlands NED Home
0 matches
Morocco MAR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-29T00:01:16+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
B. Verbruggen
1 B. Verbruggen
D. Dumfries
22 D. Dumfries
J. van Hecke
6 J. van Hecke
V. van Dijk
4 V. van Dijk
M. van de Ven
15 M. van de Ven
R. Gravenberch
8 R. Gravenberch
F. de Jong
21 F. de Jong
T. Reijnders
14 T. Reijnders
D. Malen
18 D. Malen
B. Brobbey
19 B. Brobbey
C. Gakpo
11 C. Gakpo
Y. Bounou
1 Y. Bounou
N. Mazraoui
3 N. Mazraoui
C. Riad
18 C. Riad
I. Diop
14 I. Diop
A. Hakimi Mouh
2 A. Hakimi Mouh
N. El Aynaoui
24 N. El Aynaoui
A. Bouaddi
6 A. Bouaddi
B. El Khannous
23 B. El Khannous
A. Ounahi
8 A. Ounahi
B. Abdelkader Diaz
10 B. Abdelkader Diaz
I. Saibari Ben El Basra
11 I. Saibari Ben El Basra

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 30, 2026, 01:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium
Monterrey Stadium
Capacity
53500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Wilton Pereira Sampaio
Bruno Raphael Pires
Bruno Boschilia
Cristián Garay

Expected Lineup

Referee : Wilton Pereira Sampaio

Starting XI ▼

1
Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper
6.88
11
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo Attacker
7.59
18
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen Attacker
6.82
19
Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey Centre Forward
7.47
14
Tijjani Reijnders
Tijjani Reijnders Central Midfield
6.87
15
Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven Left Back
6.67
21
Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong Central Midfield
7.1
22
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Right Back
7.29
4
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk Left Back
7.39
6
Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke Right Back
7.41
8
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch Central Midfield
7.01
Referee : Wilton Pereira Sampaio

Starting XI ▼

1
Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou Goalkeeper
6.49
11
Ismael Saibari
Ismael Saibari Centre Forward
7.38
2
Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi Right Back
8
8
Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi Attacking Midfield
6.78
10
Brahim Díaz
Brahim Díaz Right Wing
7.09
14
Issa Diop
Issa Diop Right Back
6.54
18
Chadi Riad
Chadi Riad Left Back
6.86
24
Neil El Aynaoui
Neil El Aynaoui Defensive Midfield
7.13
3
Noussair Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui Left Back
6.8
6
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Ayyoub Bouaddi Defensive Midfield
6.81
23
Bilal El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss Left Wing
7.32

CONCLUSION

Netherlands enter as slight favorites given their power edge and top domestic ranking. Morocco remain competitive through solid form and second place standing. Monterrey Stadium will host an intense battle where tactical discipline matters greatly. Set piece execution could prove decisive despite limited data insights. Both sides must manage transitions carefully to create clear openings. Squad rotation decisions will influence energy levels across the full ninety minutes. Progression to the next round hinges on converting limited chances efficiently. Expect a measured contest shaped by positional awareness and defensive organization throughout.