Netherlands vs Sweden preview

2026 World Cup, World
Houston Stadium Sat, 20 Jun - 5:00 PM
World Cup
Netherlands NED
5 1
Sweden SWE
Full Time Sat, 20 Jun 5:00 PM
Round 2 Group Stage
Brian Brobbey - 5', 17'
Cody Gakpo - 47', 54'
Crysencio Summerville - 89'
Goal
|
Goal
Anthony Elanga - 59'

CONTEXT

Netherlands secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Sweden after leading 2-0 at halftime. Despite Sweden being designated the stronger team beforehand, the home side produced a dominant display that featured 51 percent possession against 49 percent. Expected goals favored Netherlands at 2.57 to 1.21, creating a differential of 1.36 that matched the final outcome. The result represented a significant 43.3 percent deviation led by the Netherlands and proved consistent with underlying metrics. No red cards occurred during the contest, allowing both teams to maintain full squads throughout the ninety minutes. The performance underscored how the Netherlands converted their opportunities efficiently while Sweden failed to respond after the interval.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Netherlands produced a significant 43.3 percent deviation from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with observed performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market projections for the contest.
  • xG expectations: Netherlands posted 2.57 expected goals against Sweden's 1.21.
  • Event impact: The halftime lead of 2-0 shaped the second-half scoring pattern.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown, leaving match dynamics undistorted.
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
M. Oliver
M. Oliver
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
S. Burt
S. Burt
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Mainwaring
J. Mainwaring
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Tom
A. Tom
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Netherlands R. Koeman
R. Koeman
VS
Sweden G. Potter
G. Potter
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Japan Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tunisia Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Netherlands
56.69%
Draw
23.39%
Away Sweden
19.92%

Movement

Changes since opening
Netherlands
-40.91%
Draw
+21.48%
Sweden
+19.43%

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.
25.18
43.7
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Netherlands
Sweden
Power Score
25.18
43.7
League Position
1
2
Global Rank
7
38

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Netherlands

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sweden

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Netherlands ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sweden
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.51
37.65
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.65
24.51
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Netherlands -1.17 Efficiency Index
vs
Sweden +1.17 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Netherlands
Sweden
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Netherlands
vs
Sweden
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Netherlands Sweden
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
36%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs -0.44
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Netherlands Sweden
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
36%
0%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.44 vs +0.00
Netherlands
Sweden
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Netherlands
vs
Sweden
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Netherlands Sweden
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Netherlands 0.20
Sweden 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Netherlands Sweden
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Netherlands 0.02
Sweden 0.10
Netherlands
Sweden
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SWE had peak pressure around 34'.
  • NED started the game with stronger pressure.
NED Pressure SWE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SWE reached the top pressure at 34' (80.83).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Netherlands NED Home
2 matches
Sweden SWE Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
3
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-21T00:00:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Pitch
B. Verbruggen
Netherlands
1 B. Verbruggen
D. Dumfries
Netherlands
22 D. Dumfries
J. van Hecke
Netherlands
6 J. van Hecke
V. van Dijk
Netherlands
4 (C) V. van Dijk
M. van de Ven
Netherlands
15 M. van de Ven
R. Gravenberch
Netherlands
8 R. Gravenberch
F. de Jong
Substitution
Netherlands
21 F. de Jong
T. Reijnders
Substitution
Netherlands
14 T. Reijnders
D. Malen
Substitution
Netherlands
18 D. Malen
B. Brobbey
Substitution
Netherlands
19 B. Brobbey
C. Gakpo
Substitution
Netherlands
11 C. Gakpo
K. Nordfeldt
Sweden
23 K. Nordfeldt
V. Nilsson Lindelöf
Sweden
3 (C) V. Nilsson Lindelöf
I. Hien
Sweden
4 I. Hien
G. Lagerbielke
Sweden
2 G. Lagerbielke
J. Karlström
Substitution
Sweden
16 J. Karlström
G. Gudmundsson
Substitution
Sweden
5 G. Gudmundsson
Y. Ayari
Substitution
Sweden
18 Y. Ayari
B. Nygren
Substitution
Sweden
10 B. Nygren
A. Bernhardsson
Substitution
Sweden
21 A. Bernhardsson
A. Isak
Sweden
9 A. Isak
V. Gyökeres
Sweden
17 V. Gyökeres

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 20, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 2 · Group Stage
Stadium
Houston Stadium
Capacity
72220
Attendance
68777
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Michael Oliver
Stuart Burt
James Mainwaring
Abongile Tom

Statistics

Possession
NED
51%
SWE
49%

Top Statistics

5 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 5
50 Dangerous attacks 49
51 Possession 49
2 Corners 5
12 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

68 Ball Safe 65
11 Goal Kicks 11
10 Goal Attempts 18
5 Substitutions 5
13 Throwins 22
13 Successful Headers 13
5 Assists 1
1 Injuries 0
14 Dribble Attempts 12
3 Successful Dribbles 7
21 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

Attacking

109 Attacks 65

Possession

35 Long Passes 31
450 Passes 424
397 Successful Passes 361
88 Successful Passes Percentage 85
9 Key Passes 14
18 Successful Long Passes 7
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 23

Defensive

7 Saves 2
15 Tackles 18
8 Interceptions 7
42 Duels Won 46

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 21
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

3 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Michael Oliver

Starting XI ▼

1
Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper
7.68
4
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk (C) Defender
6.72
6
Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke Defender
6.81
15
Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven Defender
6.56
22
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Defender
7.86
8
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch Midfielder
6.7
14
Tijjani Reijnders
Tijjani Reijnders Midfielder
6.27
16
Guus Til
Guus Til
Midfielder59'
6.51
21
Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong Midfielder
6.83
20
Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners
Midfielder59'
6.6
11
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo Attacker
2
9.05
17
Noa Lang
Noa Lang
Attacker90'
18
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen Attacker
6.57
24
Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Summerville
Attacker46'
7.83
19
Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey Attacker
2
8.52
10
Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay
Attacker72'
6.69
Referee : Michael Oliver

Starting XI ▼

23
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
Kristoffer Nordfeldt Goalkeeper
5.56
2
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Gustaf Lagerbielke Defender
6.28
3
Victor Lindelöf
Victor Lindelöf (C) Defender
5.95
4
Isak Hien
Isak Hien Defender
5.98
5
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson Midfielder
5.93
24
Elliot Stroud
Elliot Stroud
Midfielder90+3'
6.59
10
Benjamin Nygren
Benjamin Nygren Midfielder
6.03
7
Lucas Bergvall
Lucas Bergvall
Midfielder56'
6.53
16
Jesper Karlström
Jesper Karlström Midfielder
6.41
22
Besfort Zeneli
Besfort Zeneli
Midfielder56'
6.62
18
Yasin Ayari
Yasin Ayari Midfielder
6.5
26
Taha Ali
Taha Ali
Midfielder79'
6.65
21
Alexander Bernhardsson
Alexander Bernhardsson Midfielder
6.24
11
Anthony Elanga
Anthony Elanga
Attacker55'
7.36
9
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak Attacker
7.8
17
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres Attacker
7.28

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Elliot Stroud → Gabriel Gudmundsson
10th Substitution
Event
Noa Lang → Cody Gakpo
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Crysencio Summerville
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
89'
80'
Event
Lucas Bergvall
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
79'
Event
Taha Ali → Yasin Ayari
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Yasin Ayari
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Memphis Depay → Brian Brobbey
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Teun Koopmeiners → Frenkie de Jong
5th Substitution
59'
Event
Guus Til → Tijjani Reijnders
6th Substitution
59'
59'
Event
Anthony Elanga
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
56'
Event
Lucas Bergvall → Benjamin Nygren
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Besfort Zeneli → Jesper Karlström
4th Substitution
55'
Event
Anthony Elanga → Alexander Bernhardsson
2nd Substitution
Event
Cody Gakpo
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
54'
53'
Event
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Cody Gakpo
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
47'
Event
Crysencio Summerville → Donyell Malen
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Brian Brobbey
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
17'
Event
Brian Brobbey
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
5'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Bart Verbruggen from the Netherlands saves a header from Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden, who was in the center of the box. The cross was assisted by Elliot Stroud.
90
Corner Corner
Sweden is awarded a corner after Virgil van Dijk concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Sweden is awarded a corner after Virgil van Dijk concedes.
90
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Elliot Stroud comes on for Gabriel Gudmundsson.
90
Update Update
Isak Hien commits a foul for Sweden.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Elliot Stroud comes on for Gabriel Gudmundsson.
90
Update Update
Noa Lang from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Lucas Bergvall from Sweden is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Noa Lang comes on for Cody Gakpo.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Crysencio Summerville scores for the Netherlands with a right-footed shot from outside the box. The score is now Netherlands 5, Sweden 1.
86
Update Update
Viktor Gyökeres commits a handball for Sweden.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands) saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Besfort Zeneli (Sweden) in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
84
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Alexander Isak's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Bart Verbruggen. The assist came from Taha Ali.
84
Corner Corner
Sweden is awarded a corner after Bart Verbruggen concedes.
82
Update Update
Anthony Elanga from Sweden wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82
Update Update
Micky van de Ven commits a foul for the Netherlands.
81
Update Update
Cody Gakpo is caught offside for the Netherlands.
80
Update Update
Cody Gakpo from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lucas Bergvall from Sweden receives a yellow card for a foul.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Lucas Bergvall of Sweden.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Taha Ali comes on for Yasin Ayari.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Victor Lindelöf of Sweden.
78
Update Update
Memphis Depay of the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Yasin Ayari of Sweden.
75
Update Update
Ryan Gravenberch from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yasin Ayari of Sweden receives a yellow card for a foul.
74
Update Update
Micky van de Ven of the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Viktor Gyökeres of Sweden.
73
Update Update
Yasin Ayari from Sweden is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
73
Update Update
Cody Gakpo commits a foul for the Netherlands.
72
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Memphis Depay comes on for Brian Brobbey.
69
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
67
Update Update
Offside called against the Netherlands. Brian Brobbey is caught offside.
65
Update Update
Isak Hien wins a free kick for Sweden in the defensive half.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Victor Lindelöf concedes.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sweden after Jan Paul van Hecke concedes.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Teun Koopmeiners comes on for Frenkie de Jong.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Guus Til comes on for Tijjani Reijnders.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Anthony Elanga scores for Sweden with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break. The score is now Netherlands 4, Sweden 1.
57
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Gravenberch from the Netherlands misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Brian Brobbey.
57
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Yasin Ayari from Sweden, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Besfort Zeneli comes on for Jesper Karlström.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Lucas Bergvall comes on for Benjamin Nygren.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sweden: Anthony Elanga comes on for Alexander Bernhardsson.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, making it 4-0 against Sweden.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabriel Gudmundsson of Sweden.
53
Update Update
Crysencio Summerville wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
53
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari from Sweden has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
52
Corner Corner
Sweden is awarded a corner after Brian Brobbey concedes.
50
Attempt Attempt
Cody Gakpo from the Netherlands misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left. He was assisted by Brian Brobbey.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands with a left-footed shot from very close range. The score is now Netherlands 3, Sweden 0.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Jesper Karlström of Sweden.
46
Update Update
Tijjani Reijnders from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Netherlands 2, Sweden 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Crysencio Summerville comes on for Donyell Malen.
45
Corner Corner
Yasin Ayari's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Bart Verbruggen. The attempt was assisted by Viktor Gyökeres.
45
Corner Corner
Sweden wins a corner after Bart Verbruggen concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Benjamin Nygren (Sweden) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
45
Update Update
Viktor Gyökeres wins a free kick for Sweden on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands.
45
Corner Corner
Viktor Gyökeres from Sweden has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the bottom right corner by Bart Verbruggen from the Netherlands.
45
Update Update
Yasin Ayari from Sweden is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries commits a foul for the Netherlands.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
44
Update Update
Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden is caught offside.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands.
44
Update Update
Gabriel Gudmundsson wins a free kick for Sweden on the left wing.
41
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari from Sweden misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Alexander Isak provided the assist.
38
Attempt Attempt
Cody Gakpo's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Viktor Gyökeres from Sweden has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved.
33
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Viktor Gyökeres from Sweden has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Yasin Ayari from Sweden takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sweden after a concession by Ryan Gravenberch.
26
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
22
Update Update
Gustaf Lagerbielke commits a foul for Sweden.
22
Update Update
Brian Brobbey from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the attacking half.
22
Update Update
Alexander Bernhardsson from Sweden is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
22
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries commits a foul for the Netherlands.
21
Update Update
Foul committed by Benjamin Nygren of Sweden.
21
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries wins a free kick for the Netherlands in their defensive half.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Benjamin Nygren of Sweden.
19
Update Update
Frenkie de Jong wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Brian Brobbey scores for the Netherlands with a right-footed shot from very close range, making it 2-0 against Sweden.
15
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Tijjani Reijnders from the Netherlands took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
14
Update Update
Offside called against the Netherlands. Tijjani Reijnders is caught offside.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after a concession by Alexander Bernhardsson.
11
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) header from the centre of the box is saved.
9
Update Update
Isak Hien commits a foul for Sweden.
9
Update Update
Brian Brobbey from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the attacking half.
8
Update Update
Offside for Sweden. Alexander Isak is caught offside.
7
Update Update
Offside.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Brian Brobbey takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Brian Brobbey scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Cody Gakpo.
2
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Michael Oliver.

CONCLUSION

Netherlands completed a comprehensive 5-1 win that exceeded initial expectations given Sweden's stronger designation. The home side built a 2-0 halftime advantage and added three further goals after the break while maintaining control of possession. Expected goals data supported the margin, and the absence of dismissals ensured both teams competed at full strength. This performance illustrated clear conversion of chances into a result that aligned with underlying numbers. Sweden remained unable to mount a sustained response once the deficit grew. Overall the contest highlighted Netherlands' ability to deliver when opportunities arose and produced a final score fully reflective of the balance of play.