Netherlands vs Sweden Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

The Netherlands vs Sweden head-to-head record stretches back to the 1974 World Cup, and the two sides meet again on 20 June 2026 in what is one of the more intriguing group-stage fixtures of the tournament. Netherlands enter the match ranked 8th in the world, while Sweden sit at 34th, though the historical record between these nations is far tighter than that gap might suggest.

Head-to-Head Record

Netherlands and Sweden have met eight times in recorded history. The Dutch hold the edge with three wins to Sweden’s one, but four of the eight meetings have ended in draws — a pattern that underlines how competitive this fixture tends to be. Across all eight matches, Netherlands have scored 14 goals to Sweden’s 8, giving an average of 2.75 goals per meeting. The most recent encounter, in October 2017, ended in a comfortable 2-0 win for the Dutch.

Date	Match	Score	Season
10 Oct 2017	Netherlands vs Sweden	2-0	2018
06 Sep 2016	Sweden vs Netherlands	1-1	2018
11 Oct 2011	Sweden vs Netherlands	3-2	2010–11
12 Oct 2010	Netherlands vs Sweden	4-1	2010–11
19 Nov 2008	Netherlands vs Sweden	3-1	—
26 Jun 2004	Netherlands vs Sweden	0-0	2004

Netherlands: Recent Form

Netherlands arrive at this fixture having won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches — a sequence that reads W W D L W D from oldest to most recent (or D W L D W W with the most recent result first). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 6 across those six outings, averaging 1.83 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. Their 1.83 points per game reflects a side that is competitive but not yet fully consistent; they kept just one clean sheet in this run and were also held scoreless once. The most eye-catching recent result was a 4-0 win over Lithuania in November 2025, though a 0-1 home defeat to Algeria in June 2026 and a 2-2 draw with Japan just six days before this fixture are more cautionary notes.

• 14 Jun 2026 vs Japan (H) — 2-2 (Draw)
• 08 Jun 2026 vs Uzbekistan (H) — 2-1 (Win)
• 03 Jun 2026 vs Algeria (H) — 0-1 (Loss)
• 27 Mar 2026 vs Norway (H) — 2-1 (Win)

Sweden: Recent Form

Sweden’s last six matches mirror Netherlands almost exactly in terms of results: three wins, two draws and one defeat, also yielding 1.83 points per game. Their form string reads W W D L W W D from oldest to most recent (D W W L D W most recent first). Where Sweden differ markedly is in their attacking and defensive output — they have scored 15 goals in six matches (averaging 2.5 per game) but have also conceded 10 (averaging 1.67 per game). Notably, Sweden have failed to score in none of their last six fixtures, though they have also kept no clean sheets. A thumping 5-1 win over Tunisia on 15 June 2026 is their most recent result and the most emphatic of the run.

• 15 Jun 2026 vs Tunisia (H) — 5-1 (Win)
• 04 Jun 2026 vs Greece (H) — 2-2 (Draw)
• 01 Jun 2026 vs Norway (A) — 1-3 (Loss)
• 31 Mar 2026 vs Poland (H) — 3-2 (Win)

Form and Record at a Glance

• All-time H2H (8 meetings): Netherlands 3 wins, Sweden 1 win, 4 draws
• Goals across all H2H meetings: Netherlands 14 – Sweden 8 (avg 2.75 per match)
• Last six matches — Netherlands: W3 D2 L1, 11 goals scored, 6 conceded
• Last six matches — Sweden: W3 D2 L1, 15 goals scored, 10 conceded
• Points per game (last six): Netherlands 1.83 — Sweden 1.83
• Clean sheets (last six): Netherlands 1 — Sweden 0

How Netherlands and Sweden Compare

On current form, these two sides are remarkably level: identical W-D-L records and identical points-per-game figures of 1.83 over their last six matches. The clearest distinction lies in their respective attacking and defensive profiles — Sweden have been the more prolific side, averaging 2.5 goals per game compared to Netherlands’ 1.83, but they have also been considerably more open at the back, conceding at an average of 1.67 per match versus the Dutch average of 1.0. Netherlands’ superior world ranking of 8th (compared to Sweden’s 34th) and their stronger head-to-head record — including three wins to Sweden’s one across eight meetings — provide additional context, though the four draws in that history serve as a reminder that this fixture has rarely been one-sided.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Sweden?

Across eight recorded meetings, Netherlands have won three, Sweden have won one, and four matches have ended in draws. The Dutch have scored 14 goals to Sweden’s 8 in those encounters.

When did Netherlands and Sweden last meet?

The most recent meeting between the two sides took place on 10 October 2017, with Netherlands winning 2-0 at home in a 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture.

What is Netherlands’ current form heading into the World Cup 2026 match?

Netherlands have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches, accumulating 1.83 points per game and scoring 11 goals while conceding 6 in that period.

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What is Sweden’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?

Sweden also carry a W3 D2 L1 record from their last six matches, with 15 goals scored and 10 conceded — the same points-per-game figure of 1.83 as their opponents, but a more open defensive record.