Wales vs Netherlands Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.07.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 17:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Swissporarena, Lucerne, Switzerland

Wales vs Netherlands Preview and Team News

Wales Team News

History will be made at the Women’s EUROs this Summer, as Wales will take part in the major tournament for the first time. Rhian Wilkinson’s side will be in Switzerland to do more than just make up the numbers, though. 

They’ve progressed quickly under the head coach, with their flexible playing style likely to ensure that they can cause the heavyweights in the competition issues. However, after being drawn alongside the Netherlands, England, and France, they will need to perform above their usual standards to qualify. 

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Their morale is undeterred despite a recent 4-1 home loss to Italy. Confidence can be gained from the fact that they are yet to lose by a two-goal margin in any other fixture apart from this defeat under Wilkinson. Their hybrid style, led by captain Angharad James-Turner, will ensure they spring the ultimate surprise in the group stage. 

Wales predicted lineup vs Netherlands (4-3-3): Middleton-Patel; Roberts, Ladd, Davies, Evans; Powell, James-Turner, Fishlock; Rowe, Hughes, Cain

Netherlands Team News

The golden age for the Netherlands women appears to be over, especially considering the issues they endured in gaining qualification for the EUROs. They narrowly avoided a dreaded playoff in qualifying before big-game player Vivianne Miedema produced the heroic moment. 

Scoring has been the biggest struggle, and they failed to score more than once in any match during qualification. The Netherlands will also need to contend with issues at the opposite end of the field, with Daphne van Domselaar still being eased into action. 

However, the Dutch will welcome back the duo of Victoria Pelova and Jill Roord for the duration of the competition. That should enhance their attacking output. The outcome of their fixture on matchday one will set the tone for what they could achieve this Summer. 

Netherlands predicted lineup vs Wales (4-2-3-1): van Domselaar; Casparij, Janssen, Burrman, Brugts; Groenen, Kaptein; Pelova, van de Donk, Roord; Miedema

Wales vs Netherlands Prediction 

• Pick: Netherlands
• Odds: 1.19 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Wales 0-1 Netherlands

Despite their poor qualifying campaign, the Netherlands still found their spot in the major tournament. 

Their performance levels should improve following the returns of Roord and Pelova. That high-class experience at the top end of the field could be tricky to contend with for a Welsh side that are yet to prove itself against the very best Europe has to offer. 

Despite this, we expect Wales to hold their own in Switzerland, and their dynamic style of play will pose questions for opponents. Their defensive quality could ensure that the odd goal makes this difference on matchday one. 

Wales vs Netherlands Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.31 (22Bet)

Despite the odds preferring the chances of over 2.5 goals, it could be worth siding with under when making a Wales vs Netherlands prediction. 

Aside from their no-show against Italy, Wales haven’t lost by two goals in any other game under their current head coach. Meanwhile, the Netherlands may have their top stars back at the top of the field, but a slow start to the competition may be endured with bigger tests on the horizon. 

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