Netherlands vs Sweden Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
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Netherlands vs Sweden stats finished with a 5-1 Group F win at Houston Stadium, where the Netherlands national football team punished the Sweden national football team with ruthless finishing. The Netherlands squad and fixtures and Sweden squad and fixtures now move in different directions after Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey scored twice each. Sweden had more shots and more shots on target, but Netherlands led the xG count and finished their best chances with far more efficiency.
The result puts Netherlands on top of the World Cup 2026 Group F standings and fixtures race after a statement second match. The game at Houston Stadium adds a high-conversion result to the World Cup 2026 stats and records tracker because Netherlands scored five from only 10 shots. Sweden created enough to score more than once, yet their defensive spacing collapsed early and again after halftime.
Netherlands vs Sweden Stats – Match Statistics Overview
Netherlands did not dominate every volume category, but they controlled the moments that mattered. They finished with 51% possession, 449 passes, 398 accurate passes, and 20 touches in Sweden’s box. Sweden had 49% possession, 425 passes, 361 accurate passes, and 26 touches in the Dutch box.
The shot profile shows why the scoreline needs context. Sweden led total shots 16 to 10 and shots on target 8 to 7. Netherlands led xG 2.61 to 1.01 and scored from five of their 10 attempts, turning chance quality into a heavy win.
Netherlands vs Sweden Stats Snapshot
The full-time snapshot shows a sharp split between volume and finishing. Sweden led shots, shots on target, corners, touches in the opposition box, tackles, and successful dribbles. Netherlands led goals, xG, xG on target, possession, pass accuracy, long-ball accuracy, and clearances.
| Stat | Netherlands | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Expected Goals | 2.61 | 1.01 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 8 |
| Big Chances | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Accurate Passes | 398 | 361 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
Netherlands started fast and never lost control of the scoreboard. Brobbey scored in the 5th and 17th minutes, with Gakpo and Denzel Dumfries assisting those goals. Gakpo then scored twice after halftime before Crysencio Summerville added the fifth in the 89th minute.
Sweden’s attack produced enough pressure to avoid a flat reading of the game. Anthony Elanga scored in the 59th minute from Alexander Isak’s assist, and Sweden placed eight shots on target. The problem was defensive damage, because Netherlands generated 4.20 xG on target from seven shots on goal.
| Stat | Netherlands | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 2.61 | 1.01 |
| xG Open Play | 2.61 | 0.70 |
| xG Set Play | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 9 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Big Chances Missed | 0 | 1 |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Netherlands had to defend more shots than the final score suggests. Bart Verbruggen made seven saves, while the Dutch back line added 24 clearances and two blocks. That defensive activity helped limit Sweden to one goal despite 16 attempts.
Sweden defended with effort but not enough control. They made 18 tackles, five interceptions, 14 clearances, and one block. Their main issue came from high-value Dutch chances, especially the two early Brobbey finishes and Gakpo’s close-range goal after halftime.
| Stat | Netherlands | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Clearances | 24 | 14 |
| Keeper Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Passing and Possession Analysis
Netherlands had only a narrow possession edge, but they used the ball more cleanly. They completed 398 of 449 passes at 89% accuracy. Sweden completed 361 of 425 passes at 85%, which kept them close in build-up phases.
The field-position numbers were closer than the score. Netherlands completed 193 passes in Sweden’s half, while Sweden completed 152 in Dutch territory. Sweden also made more entries into the box, but Netherlands produced cleaner final actions once they arrived.
| Stat | Netherlands | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Passes | 449 | 425 |
| Accurate Passes | 398 (89%) | 361 (85%) |
| Own Half Passes | 205 | 209 |
| Opposition Half Passes | 193 | 152 |
| Accurate Long Balls | 18 (51%) | 6 (20%) |
| Accurate Crosses | 3 (19%) | 3 (14%) |
| Touches In Opposition Box | 20 | 26 |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics
Gakpo was the standout player because he scored twice, assisted once, and finished with the highest rating. Brobbey gave Netherlands the early control with two goals inside 17 minutes. Dumfries also shaped the game by assisting both Brobbey’s second goal and Gakpo’s first.
Netherlands – Cody Gakpo
Gakpo assisted Brobbey’s fifth-minute opener and then scored in the 47th and 54th minutes. His two goals carried around 1.08 combined xG from the recorded shot events. That direct involvement gave Netherlands control at the start of each half.
Sweden – Anthony Elanga
Elanga scored Sweden’s only goal in the 59th minute from Isak’s assist. His finish carried 0.30 xG and 0.64 xG on target. Sweden created enough shooting volume, but Elanga’s goal was the only moment that beat Verbruggen.
Expected Goals Analysis
Netherlands led xG 2.61 to 1.01 and turned that edge into a four-goal margin. Their xG came fully from open play, which shows how often they broke Sweden’s structure during live attacks. The 4.20 xG on target figure also reflects excellent finishing quality.
Sweden’s xG profile was not empty, but it lacked the same finishing quality. They generated 0.70 open-play xG and 0.31 set-play xG. Their eight shots on target forced saves, yet most of those attempts did not carry the same value as Netherlands’ close-range finishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score in Netherlands vs Sweden?
Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Group F at Houston Stadium.
Who scored in Netherlands vs Sweden?
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each, Crysencio Summerville added the fifth, and Anthony Elanga scored for Sweden.
Who led the Netherlands vs Sweden xG stats?
Netherlands led the xG count 2.61 to 1.01 and produced 4.20 xG on target.
How many shots did Netherlands and Sweden have?
Netherlands had 10 shots and seven on target. Sweden had 16 shots and eight on target.
What did the result mean for Group F?
Netherlands moved top of Group F with a dominant win, while Sweden’s goal difference took a major hit.
Netherlands vs Sweden stats show a win built on finishing, timing, and high-value chances.
Sweden created volume, but Netherlands converted the clearest openings with ruthless accuracy.
Gakpo, Brobbey, and Dumfries turned a balanced possession game into a major Group F statement.
