The Dutch are in good form again. They reached the semifinals of Euro 2024 and, a year ago in the Nations League playoffs, played evenly with Spain—2-2 and 3-3—losing only on penalties. Yes, they failed to beat Poland in two qualifying matches after that, but won all their other games.
The Scandinavians, for the first time in a quarter of a century, won their qualifying group, achieving a perfect record. They managed to thrash Italy, the nominal favorite, twice. Before that, they also topped their Nations League group, though there they collected thirteen points in six matches.
Koeman’s men play spectacular football: averaging 3.2 goals scored per match, though conceding 0.9. However, Haaland and company are even more impressive now: 3.9 goals scored and just 0.6 conceded!
Previous Encounters: Netherlands vs Norway
In their last six head-to-head meetings, the Scandinavians managed only one draw, in 2021, losing all the other matches.
With such a pair and this format, fans rightfully expect a show. The prediction is for “over 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.65).
Netherlands vs Norway: Key Statistics and Trends
The Netherlands have won six of their last eight matches
50% of Dutch matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 4.1 goals per game
Norway failed to win in 2025 only against New Zealand in a friendly
50% of Norway’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 4.5 goals per game
Netherlands vs Norway: Probable Starting Lineups
The Netherlands are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Verbruggen – Aké, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Hato – Simons, Gravenberch, Reijnders – Gakpo, Depay, Malen. De Ligt, Timber, and De Jong will miss out for various reasons.
Norway are set to play in a 1-4-3-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Nyland – Møller Wolf, Heggheim, Ajer, Ryerson – Nusa, Thorsvedt, Berge, Berg, Sørloth – Haaland. Captain Ødegaard remains unavailable.
