Netherlands vs. Sweden prediction: World Cup picks, odds, best bets Saturday
The Netherlands and Sweden are set to face off in a World Cup match, with the Dutch reflecting a market-best price of -135 on the three-way moneyline. Sweden won their opening match 5-1 against Tunisia, while the Netherlands settled for a 2-2 draw against Japan. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams capable of generating chances and scoring goals.
- ▪Sweden won their opening match 5-1 against Tunisia, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres scoring goals.
- ▪The Netherlands settled for a 2-2 draw against Japan, despite controlling possession for long stretches.
- ▪The Dutch are favored to win the match, but Sweden's counter-attacking style could cause problems for them.
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Betting World Cup 2026 Netherlands vs. Sweden prediction: World Cup picks, odds, best bets Saturday By Sean Treppedi Published June 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET Sweden's Alexander Isak in action. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Buckle in for takeoff in Houston on Saturday. Sweden and the Netherlands meet at NRG Stadium on Matchday 2, both riding highs off their opening World Cup performances. Blågult scooped up three points to surge to the top of Group F in a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia. It’s not often you see a conversion at such a scale, but chalk it up to a pure tactical mismatch.
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