England vs Netherlands Women Prediction: England Women face Netherlands Women in a must-win Euro 2025 group clash on July 9 after a 2-1 loss to France. Both sides have attacking firepower and shaky defenses, making goals likely. Vivianne Miedema is a key threat for the Dutch. With knockout hopes on the line, expect a thrilling, high-scoring battle between two former champions.
In a high-stakes Group Stage battle, defending champions England Women face 2017 title winners Netherlands Women on Wednesday, July 9, at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. The must-win encounter kicks off at 5 PM UK time and will be broadcast live on BBC One. England are reeling from a shock 2-1 loss to France and now stare at the possibility of an early exit.
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England vs Netherlands Women Prediction
England have now lost three of their last four competitive matches, including back-to-back defeats for the first time since 2019. Defensive issues have plagued Sarina Wiegman’s side, who conceded twice to France and have now shipped two or more goals in three of their last four outings.
That’s bad news against a Dutch team that has scored first in each of their last three games against England. Vivianne Miedema, who has bagged 54 goals in 65 internationals, is in form and priced at 8/1 with Betway to score first — a tempting bet considering she netted against Wales last week.
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England vs Netherlands Women: Pressure on the Lionesses
England can’t afford to slip up again. After the France defeat, anything less than a win could see them packing early — something that hasn’t happened since their dismal 2013 campaign. Despite having won 10 of their last 11 Euros matches prior to this tournament, the current form is troubling.
Sarina Wiegman is likely to retain the same XI, though Jess Carter’s shaky performance at left-back may prompt a change with Niamh Charles waiting in the wings. Lauren James, fresh off a strong showing, is expected to start again in the No. 10 role.
England vs Netherlands Women: Dutch Eyes on Knockout Spot
The Netherlands, meanwhile, are cruising after a 3-0 win over Wales. Another win here will all but seal their quarterfinal berth. Manager Andries Jonker has no injury concerns and may go unchanged. Miedema remains the focal point in attack, with fellow England-based stars like Danielle van de Donk and Jill Roord supporting.
England vs Netherlands: Head-to-Head and History
Since Wiegman took over England, the teams have met thrice — England winning two, Netherlands one. But the Oranje won the most important of those in 2017, a 3-0 semifinal triumph en route to their European title.
Both teams have shown they can find the net and are vulnerable at the back. In fact, nine of Netherlands’ last 11 games have seen both teams score.
England vs Netherlands Prediction & Best Bets
Best Tip: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals (5/4 at bet365)
Score Prediction: England 3-2 Netherlands
Expect another thriller, every recent meeting has cleared the 2.5 goals mark, including a 3-2 England win in the Nations League.
Odds Snapshot (via Hills)
England: 8/11
Netherlands: 10/3
Draw: 13/5
England vs Netherlands Women: Probable Lineups
England (4-2-3-1):
Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Charles; Walsh, Clinton; Mead, James, Hemp; Russo.
Netherlands (4-2-3-1):
Van Domselaar; Casparij, Janssen, Buurman, Brugts; Groenen, Kaptein; Pelova, Van de Donk, Roord; Miedema.
