World Cup Group Stage - 1
Netherlands

Netherlands

2 - 2
FT
Japan

Japan

Expert Prediction

TIP
Home Win
ODDS
1.98
PROBABILITY
50.51%

Result

Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan
Finished
Prediction Result: LOST

The match finished 2–2. The Home Win prediction did not land.

Prediction Analysis

Netherlands host Japan in the World Cup. Netherlands have taken 7 points from their last 4 matches, compared with 12 for Japan. Netherlands have scored 11 and conceded 6 in the league. Netherlands have won 1 of the last 2 head-to-head meetings. The home side's form and match profile therefore support the Home Win selection. The model rates this selection at 50.51%.

Key Match Factors

  • Netherlands have taken 7 points from their last 4 matches (2W-1D-1L), while Japan have taken 12 (4W-0D-1L).
  • Netherlands have scored 11 goals in 4 league games this season, conceding 6.
  • Japan have scored 8 goals in 4 league games, conceding 5.
  • Across the last 2 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2.5 goals per game.
  • Both teams scored in 1 of those 2 meetings.
  • Netherlands have drawn 1 of their last 4 matches.

Recent Form

Netherlands
D D W D W
Japan
L W W D W

Team Statistics

4
Matches Played
4
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
11
Goals Scored
8
6
Goals Conceded
5

Head to Head

Jun 14, 2026
Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan
Jun 19, 2010
Netherlands 1 - 0 Japan

Standings

Pos Team Pts
1 Mexico Mexico 9
2 South Africa South Africa 4
3 South Korea South Korea 3
4 Czechia Czechia 1

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