
We predict England to bounce back from their opening day defeat with three points over Netherlands.
17:00 Wednesday
After an opening day defeat for the defending champions, England, they turn their attention to the Netherlands.
England vs Netherlands Women Prediction
- It all went wrong for the Lionesses in their title defence opener, losing 2-1 to France.
- France came out with a point to prove, scoring twice in quick succession around the half-hour mark.
- England rallied late, with Keira Walsh pulling one back, but it wasn’t enough.
- The Netherlands, meanwhile, made a strong start with a 3-0 win.
- Vivianne Miedema opened the scoring with a clever finish, while Victoria Pelova and Esmee Brugts added to the tally.
- This is a must-win for England — another loss would see them eliminated.
- They do have the edge in the head-to-head, with three wins to the Netherlands’ two.
- Both sides showed flashes of quality but also areas to improve.
- With so much on the line, expect England to dig deep and edge a crucial win.
Score Prediction: England 2-1 Netherlands
England vs Netherlands Women Lineups
England vs Netherlands predicted lineups are brought to you by WhoScored.com.
England Predicted Lineup vs Netherlands:
Hannah Hampton, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo
Netherlands Predicted Lineup vs England:
Daphne van Domselaar, Esmee Brugts, Veerle Buurman, Stefanie van der Gragt Jansen, Kerstin Casparij, Wieke Kaptein, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Daniëlle van de Donk, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema
England vs Netherlands Team News
England:
- No known injuries.
- Mary Earps and Fran Kirby retired before the tournament.
- Millie Bright withdrew due to fitness concerns and later underwent knee surgery.
- Youngsters Jess Park, Michelle Agyemang, and Grace Clinton could be impact options off the bench.
Netherlands:
- No known injuries.
- Vivianne Miedema has recovered from a hamstring injury sustained in April and is fit to start.
- Players to watch include Veerle Buurman, Kerstin Casparij, and Wieke Kaptein.
England vs Netherlands Women Odds
| Result | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| England | 3/4 |
| Draw | 3/1 |
| Netherlands | 4/1 |
England vs Netherlands Women Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for England vs Netherlands features Alessia Russo anytime goalscorer, Vivianne Miedema 2+ shots on target.
Alessia Russo – Anytime Goalscorer
Russo is England’s focal point in attack and has scored in seven of her last 14 international appearances.
She’ll be key in breaking down a well-organised Dutch defence.
Vivianne Miedema – 2+ Shots on Target
Miedema is back and already on the scoresheet. She has three goals in her last five international appearances and is prolific in front of goal.







