Tunisia and the Netherlands clash in the third round of their FIFA World Cup group stage games. Tunisia are already eliminated, as they have 0 points from their last 2 World Cup games, while the Netherlands still have a shot at topping their group if they win this game.
Which nation will win this game, or what betting markets are best for this game? At TopBets, we have analyzed the teams’ data and past games to provide you with the top predictions for the Tunisia v Netherlands World Cup match. Continue reading below!
Tunisia v Netherlands Preview
Tunisia and the Netherlands will face off for their second 2026 World Cup game at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO), United States, on 26th June 2026. These sides are in different forms and have different goals for this game.
Both sides look ready for this game, but which team will get the precious points? Will that influence your betting on this game? Let’s see the match details.
Match Details
Here are the Tunisia v Netherlands match details:
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Matchday: Thursday
- Date: 26th June, 2026
- Kick-off time: 12 AM Nigerian Time
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO), United States.
Why this Match Matters
This game matters more to the Netherlands than Tunisia. If the Netherlands fail to win this game, they might lose out on being top of their group and get stronger opponents in the Round of 32. Tunisia will only be playing for their nation’s pride and to get at least a point from this World Cup because they have already been eliminated from the competition.
Tunisia v Netherlands Head-to-Head Stats
Both teams have met twice previously, and both times, the games ended in a draw. Below are their recent results.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
| 11/02/2009 | International Friendly | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 1-1 |
| 19/01/1994 | International Friendly | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 2-2 |
Tunisia’s Recent Form
The Tunisian national team has been in bad form in their last 5 games. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games. In this run, they have scored just 1 goal in the run. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:
Tunisia’s Last Five Matches
| Date | Match | Result |
| 21/06/2026 | Tunisia vs. Japan | Loss 0-4 |
| 15/06/2026 | Sweden vs. Tunisia | Loss 5-1 |
| 06/06/2026 | Belgium vs. Tunisia | Loss 5-0 |
| 01/06/2026 | Austria vs. Tunisia | Loss 1-0 |
| 01/04/2026 | Canada vs Tunisia | Draw 0-0 |
Goals Scored and Conceded
Across Tunisia’s last 5 games, they have managed to concede plenty of goals and have been exceptionally bad in this World Cup. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:
- Goals Scored: 1
- Goals Conceded: 15
- Clean Sheets: 1
Key Trends from Tunisia’s Recent Matches
Going through Tunisia’s previous games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe these trends should impact your World Cup predictions on this team. Below are the trends we found:
- Tunisia has lost 4 of their last 5 games.
- In their last 3 games, they have conceded at least 4 goals each.
- Tunisia have been offensively bad, as they have scored just 1 goal in their last 5 games.
Netherland’s Recent Form
The Netherlands national team has been in good form in their last 5 games. They have lost just 1 of their last 5 games, scoring numerous goals in the run. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:
Netherland’s Last Five Matches
| Date | Match | Result |
| 20/06/2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | Won 5-1 |
| 14/06/2026 | Netherlands vs. Japan | Draw 2-2 |
| 08/06/2026 | Netherlands vs. Uzbekistan | Won 2-1 |
| 03/06/2026 | Netherlands vs. Algeria | Loss 0-1 |
| 31/03/2026 | Netherlands vs. Ecuador | Draw 1-1 |
Goals Scored and Conceded
Across the Netherlands’ last 5 games, they have been excellent in both their attack and defense; they have scored 10 goals and conceded 6 goals, with no clean sheet. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:
- Goals Scored: 10
- Goals Conceded: 6
- Clean Sheets: 0
Key Trends from the Netherlands’ Recent Matches
Looking at the Netherlands’ recent and past games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe they should be taken seriously when betting on their 2026 World Cup matches. Below are the trends we found:
- The Netherlands have just 2 wins from their last 5 games.
- In 4 of their last 5 games, both teams have scored.
- Three of the last 5 games involving the Netherlands have ended in at least 3 goals scored.
Team News
Both national teams are expected to start their best players, and below we’ll share what to expect from the lineups.
Tunisia Team News
Tunisia arrives at this World Cup with a very competitive squad featuring experienced players.
Injuries
- There are no significant injuries reported from the Tunisian football camp.
Suspensions
- There are no suspensions reported from the Tunisian football camp.
Key Players to Watch
The Tunisian national team brought many top players to this World Cup campaign, and some of them are the following:
- Ellyes Shiri is an experienced midfielder who can control the game and dictate tempo.
- Ali Abdi is Tunisia’s top scorer who is actively playing. He will certainly be a goal threat in this game.
- Hannibal Mejbri is another midfielder who would be relied upon to create chances and cause issues in attack.
Netherlands Team News
There are some important team updates from the Netherlands’ camp, and below, we’ll share them:
Injuries
- There are no injuries reported from the Netherlands football camp.
Suspensions
- There are no suspensions reported from the Netherlands football camp.
Netherlands’ Key Players to Watch
The Netherlands brought many top players for their World Cup campaign, and some of them are the following:
- Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona is one of the Netherlands’ top stars who can dribble in tight spaces and create chances.
- Cody Gakpo, who plays for Liverpool, is expected to lead the line as he brings goals, experience, and excellent movement.
- Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool’s key player and midfield maestro, is expected to show his quality and is relied upon by the Netherlands in this game.
Predicted Lineups
Here are the predicted lineups for this Tunisia v Netherlands 2026 World Cup clash.
Tunisia’s Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: Dahmen
Defenders: Valery, Rekik, Talbi, Ali Abdi
Midfielders: Skhiri, Slimane, Hannibal
Forwards: Chaouat, Saad, Mastouri
Netherlands Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
Defenders: Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven
Midfielders: Summerville, Malen
Forwards: Gakpo
Best Betting Markets for Tunisia v Netherlands
This game presents various betting opportunities, and going by their recent and past results, Topbets presents the following predictions below:
Match Winner Prediction
The Netherlands is in much better form and is stronger in terms of quality players. Even though Tunisia desperately needs this win for national pride, we don’t see them beating the Dutch in this game. We are expecting the Netherlands to win this game.
Prediction: Netherlands to Win
Over/Under Goals
The Netherlands and Tunisia’s recent games have all been high-scoring. The Netherlands create numerous chances and score with ease. Also, the Tunisian defense has been very bad and conceded 4+ goals in their last 3 games. For this game, we expect at least 3 goals in this game.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Both teams to Score
Tunisia needs to win this game, and that pressure is why we expect both teams to find the net in this game. In 4 of the Netherlands last 5 games, both teams have scored in each of these games. Also, this outcome can be seen in their last 2 clashes.
Prediction: Yes
Anytime Goalscorer
Van Dijk is a goal-scoring defender who scores headers from set pieces and corner kicks. We expect him to be a target for their set-piece, and he is a value bet for this game.
Prediction: Van Dijk
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Netherlands v Sweden Prediction
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Best Bet
Our best bet for this game would be over 20.5 shots in this game. Both teams are not evenly matched, but we expect a very attacking game from both sides. With national pride and topping the group on the line, over 20.5 shots are expected in this game.
Prediction: Over 20.5 Shots
Correct Score Prediction
This game is expected to have both teams firing, as can be seen in their recent games. We might see up to 3 to 5 goals in this game due to how leaky Tunisia’s defense is. We expect the strikers to have a field day in this game and a correct score of 3-1.
Prediction: 3-1
Match Analysis and Verdict
Tunisia are already out of the World Cup no matter what happens in this game. However, we expect them to give their all and try to get a point or a win here. The Netherlands has qualified but needs to win this game to be at the top of their group. We expect a comfortable win from the Europeans in this game.

