Group stage · Group F · #33
Netherlands v Sweden
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
The goals, minute by minute
- 5'Brian BrobbeyGoal · 1-0
- 17'Brian BrobbeyGoal · 2-0
- 47'Cody GakpoGoal · 3-0
- 54'Cody GakpoGoal · 4-0
- 59'Anthony ElangaGoal · 4-1
- 89'Crysencio SummervilleGoal · 5-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Netherlands (group favorite) vs Sweden (38th FIFA)
Level of the teams
- Netherlands: great quality and experience in defense and midfield, favorite to win the group (Gakpo, Memphis, Frenkie de Jong).
- Sweden: one of the deadliest attacks in the tournament with Alexander Isak and Victor Gyökeres, but more vulnerable at the back.
Key factors
- Netherlands more balanced and better at managing games.
- Sweden can hurt with the Isak-Gyökeres duo in transition.
- An important match for top spot in Group F.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-1 Netherlands (alternative: 1-1)
- Netherlands win: 55%
- Draw: 25%
- Sweden win: 20%
Player to watch: Cody Gakpo, the Dutch wide threat.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
Netherlands is the favorite on balance and pedigree, but Sweden's attack keeps them honest. A narrow Dutch win is the likely scenario.