Netherlands vs Sweden Tips, Predictions & 26/1 Bet Builder
Scott McGlynn
The Netherlands will be eager to make amends in their upcoming Group F match against Sweden.
Ronald Koeman’s charges relinquished a lead late on in their curtain raiser against Japan to drop two points, whereas Sweden cruised to an emphatic 5-1 win over Tunisia.
Here are our three football betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead of Saturday's clash in Houston.
Netherlands vs Sweden Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Draw & both teams to score
There was plenty of hype in the run-up to the Netherlands’ clash with Japan, and it’s fair to assert that the first half was a bit of a slow burner.
Oranje’s lack of guile and cutting-edge in open play in the first 45 minutes was laid bare, as three of their four efforts came via dead-ball situations.
Sweden, on the other hand, had no such trouble, brushing aside Tunisia with consummate ease. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres sizzled, as both registered a goal and an assist. In doing so, they became just the second pair of Swedish team-mates to achieve that feat in a World Cup match, emulating Kenneth Andersson and Martin Dahlin against Saudi Arabia in 1994.
Back to the present, and while Sweden will fancy their chances after a blistering start to their campaign, the Netherlands are a different beast to Tunisia.
It’s hard to call this one, but if push comes to shove, a draw with the BTTS line to be fulfilled represents value.
Tip 2: Cody Gakpo 2+ shots on target
Despite a somewhat subdued display against Japan, Cody Gakpo can explode into life at any given moment.
Rapid and menacing, the winger was electrifying during qualifiers, averaging 2.25 attempts per match, and scoring four goals.
He came close to finding the back of the net against Japan, but was denied by a smart stop from Zion Suzuki. I expect him to be far more influential against Sweden, and he can stretch tired defences.
For my second tip, Gakpo to record two or more shots on target is eye-catching.
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals, Memphis Depay to be shown a card & Cody Gakpo 2+ shots on target
While Sweden didn’t need to flex their muscles too much against Tunisia, the Netherlands were a bit more cagey and susceptible defensively against Japan. This encounter could be an entertaining affair, and the Over 2.5 goals line could be met.
Memphis Depay is a bit of a maverick, but he has a propensity for getting into trouble. He was only on the pitch for 13 minutes after coming off from the bench against Japan before being cautioned, and he could go into the referee’s book again.
Wrap up your bet builder with Gakpo to exert his influence against Sweden. Attaining two or more shots on target isn’t overly ambitious.
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