Netherlands vs Sweden Odds, Tips & Predictions: Dutch to Edge Past Swedes

Netherlands and Sweden lock horns in an all-European Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Swedes will guarantee a place in the knockouts with a win, while the Dutch will be all but through with three points in Houston.

Sweden kicked off their World Cup campaign in style, and Graham Potter’s men would love to get the job done with one game spare in Group F. However, Netherlands are the odds-on favourites and will be a tough nut to crack at NRG Stadium.

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The Dutch were involved in a four-goal thriller with Japan in their opening 2026 World Cup fixture. They led twice, but the Japanese responded on both occasions to snatch a point in Arlington.

Virgil van Dijk’s goal five minutes after half time gave Oranje the lead, but Japan were level seven minutes later. Crysencio Summerville put Netherlands back in front, though Daichi Kamada had the last laugh, equalising for the Samurai Blue two minutes from time.

Sweden started their World Cup like a house on fire, cruising to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. Not many people would have seen that scoreline coming, but the Blue and Yellow were outstanding.

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were on target, while the superb Yasin Ayari helped himself to a stunning brace. Wolfsburg midfielder Mattias Svanberg also grabbed a goal on the Mexican turf.

Netherlands will be eager to bounce back after the draw with Japan. According to the latest World Cup Group F odds, Ronald Koeman’s men are still the favourites to finish at the top.

Sweden shone in their opener, but Netherlands will no doubt be much tougher opponents for Potter’s troops. It could be close on the scoreline, though our money is going on a Dutch victory. You can get 7/2 with 10Bet for the Netherlands win and under 2.5 goals.

Our Prediction: Netherlands Win & Under 2.5 Goals – 7/2

Netherlands vs Sweden Picks & Odds

Netherlands will want to make a fast start in game two, especially after dropping points in their opener. The Dutch have scored the opening goal in four of their last six, and the first goal could be crucial in this one.

Sweden will be desperate to keep things tight at the back, but they have not kept a clean sheet since a 2-0 friendly victory over Hungary a year ago. Before the Tunisia win, the Swedes had conceded first in their previous two games, a defeat to Norway and a draw with Greece.

Our money is going on Netherlands to open the scoring in this crucial Group F fixture. Check out 10Bet’s decent World Cup odds of 4/7 for Koeman’s men to fire first in Houston.

Our Prediction: Netherlands to Score First – 4/7

Netherlands vs Sweden Predictions

Donyell Malen played 70 minutes in game one, but the Roma man failed to get his name on the scoresheet. Still, after such an impressive time in the Italian capital in 2026, the former Aston Villa man could still have a huge role to play for his national team this summer.

Malen ended the Serie A season with seven goals in his last seven appearances, including a hat-trick in a 3-0 home victory over Pisa in April. However, his last Dutch goal came against Lithuania last November.

Malen is likely to get a starting berth again, but this time we fancy the 27-year-old to grab a goal. Looking at the latest goalscorer odds market, he is the favourite to open the scoring at 9/2, a price well worth taking advantage of.

Our Prediction: Donyell Malen to Score First – 9/2

Odds taken from 10Bet at 09:32 UK time, on June 20