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The Netherlands’ chances of reaching the WC in Russia look to be finally gone, with the weekend’s results which mean that Dick Advocaat’s team need to put seven without reply past Sweden to make the play-off stage.

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The Dutch beat Belarus 3-1 in World Cup Qual. Group A but they look destined to miss out on successive international tournaments because of their poor goal difference numbers.

Sweden’s unexpected 8-0 massacre of Luxembourg in Solna gives them a far better goal difference than the Netherlands and they also have scored more, so they would advance if goal difference was level.

Our Netherlands vs Sweden preview and soccer predictions highlight the likelihood of goals, as each of the Netherlands’ five wins in the group came by at least a two-goal margin, as did two of their three defeats.

We also suggest in our Netherlands vs Sweden predictions that the visitors may also extend a run of scoring away from home in every qualifying game.

Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction and Betting Advice

Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score @ 5/6 Coral

Our Netherlands vs Sweden betting tips suggest that Sweden’s ability to score away from home should be in our favour. They have netted eight times in four games on the road and it must be remembered that should France drop points against Belarus, Janne Anderson’s team can still win the Group A.

They have scored at least twice in six of their last seven qualifiers and the Netherlands have netted 11 goals themselves in three of the last four qualifiers. They have also conceded in their last three group games.

With the Dutch having to throw caution to the wind, goals can be anticipated. Rather than backing both teams to score at long odds-on, taking the Over 2.5 Goals option as well looks an obvious way to go and Coral combine those two options at a fairly reasonable price.

Sweden to Win @ 7/2 Betfred

The Netherlands held the Swedes to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture but two defeats by France and another by Belarus means the Dutch chances of taking a plane to Russia next summer are all but dead.

It seems clear they will explore all attacking options, yet if they fail to score an early goal it is possible that the will simply go through the motions. Even if this is not the case, Sweden have plenty of pace and love to play on the break, so it is feasible that they will exploit the open spaces as the Dutch plough forward.

Oddsmakers are taking a chance in believing Sweden have little to play for, expecting them to defend all night. Yet the carrot of topping the group means they are a huge price to win Amsterdam and among the many France vs Belarus bets that are worth exploring, none stands out more than taking Sweden to win outright. The Netherlands are vulnerable in defence and the soccer odds with Betfred for an away win look too big to pass up.