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Group F was always expected to be one of the more challenging groups, with Sweden, Japan, and the Netherlands all strong contenders for the top position, while Tunisia had a difficult path to make an impact.

And that’s how it has unfolded so far. The Netherlands and Japan have been inseparable inan enjoyable 2-2 tie in Dallas, although the Dutch will feel it slipped away after giving up an 89th-minute tie.

Sweden, on the other hand, were expected to defeat Tunisia, but even their most loyal fans didn’t anticipate the 5-1 result. Something has truly clicked since Graham Potter saved a struggling qualification campaign, and now the Swedish team appears ready to make a difference in these finals.

Netherlands vs Sweden start time

The match between the Netherlands and Sweden starts at 6pm BST (noon local time) on Saturday, June 20, at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

How to watch Netherlands vs Sweden

The game will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC One, beginning at 5:30 pm.

BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will each offer complete match commentary.

Netherlands team news

Jurrien Timber had to withdraw from the team before the finals began, but Ronald Koeman does not have any new injury issues after the match against Japan.

Koeman selected a forward trio consisting of Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo, and Crysencio Summerville in the match against Japan, with the latter netting his first international goal to give the Dutch team a 2-1 lead.

Memphis Depay is another possibility in the attacking line, although he did not have much effect when subbing on in the opening match.

Sweden team news

There is a solid basis to believe that Potter will stick with the same starting lineup that overwhelmed Tunisia.

Yasin Ayari from Brighton netted two goals against the country of his father’s origin, choosing not to celebrate his first strike out of respect but completely forgetting that when he scored his second.

The first two, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, will be aiming for additional goals following both scoring against Tunisia.

Netherlands v Sweden odds

The Netherlands have odds of 4/6 to secure a win, whereas Sweden is at 4/1 to achieve two victories in a row. The possibility of a draw is priced at 11/4.

Regarding the most recent Group F wagers, the Netherlands are still the top choices to secure the group with odds of 5/4, followed by Sweden at 2/1, Japan at 9/4, and Tunisia at 66/1. Japan will face Tunisia later today in Monterrey.

In the straight-up wagering, the Netherlands are priced at 22 to 1, while Sweden is at 150 to 1.

Netherlands v Sweden prediction

Sweden was able to keep Johan Cruyff’s Netherlands team from scoring in the 1974 World Cup, resulting in a 0-0 draw, which proved to be a remarkable achievement in retrospect as the Dutch style of Total Football led them to the final.

Did you know: this game is renowned for the famous “Cruyff turn” that completely confused Swedish defender Jan Olsson.

The head-to-head record is close – 9-7 in favor of the team in orange with four draws – and another draw is what most would prefer.

Another factor will confirm Sweden’s position in the elimination stage, and even though a second draw might not be well received by the enthusiastic Dutch supporters, they would still believe they can defeat Tunisia.

Given the numerous goal-scoring opportunities from both teams, it’s difficult to anticipate a 0-0 result similar to the one in 1974, so consider placing a bet on a Draw at 4/1.

Isak and Gyokeres worked effectively against Tunisia, each creating opportunities for the other’s goal. Isak provided two assists in total.

Therefore, it’s time to bring back a teammate once again. Their chances of providing an assist – Gyokeres at 9/1, Isak at 8/1 – are significantly higher than their odds of scoring (5/2 and 27/10).

Both to assist in the second game, a double pays a substantial 89/1.