England Women vs Netherlands Women
England and the Netherlands face a crucial Group D game at 18:00 CEST on the opening day of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Both sides are under pressure, and this match could determine their destiny for the knockout phase.
Head-to-Head & Previous Meetings
- In 13 all-time meetings, England rule with 7 wins, the Netherlands with 3, and 3 draws. Average goals per game are 1.8 for England and 1.1 for the Dutch (aiscore.com, thesun.co.uk).
- Recent games have been won by England, with 5 of the last 5 victories, with matches averaging 3.4 goals per match (aiscore.com).
- The latest meeting at Euro 2023 saw England win 3–2 at Wembley.
Team Form & Tournament Context
England Women
- Recent Euro title holders (2022), having not lost 16 home games in competitions (theanalyst.com).
- Defeated by France 2–1 in their first game—first group-stage defeat in over a decade (reuters.com).
- Key players back: Lauren James, Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp (talksport.com).
Netherlands Women
- Started with a 3–0 win against Wales; Andries Jonker's side are unbeaten in 29 of 31 games (thesun.co.uk).
- Star striker Vivianne Miedema has just reached 100 international goals (theanalyst.com).
Predictions & Bet Tips
- Value selection: England to win 2–1, both sides' attacking strength as an indicator (news.bet365.com).
- Most popular bet tips:
- England win + Both Teams to Score (@ 13/5) (talksport.com, shekicks.net).
- Over 2.5 goals is also expected.
Why this makes sense:
- England have homeground bias and H2H advantage.
- Netherlands are no pushovers—they always score and possess good resistance away from home.
- England ~51% winning chance is provided by betting algorithms (Opta) in simulations (theanalyst.com).
- momentum is in favor of England as they fight against early elimination (thetimes.co.uk).
Live Score & Coverage
Be updated with action through reliable platforms:
- ✅ BBC One / BBC iPlayer – UK broadcast (if applicable) (espn.com, thetimes.co.uk)
- ✅ AiScore – Live stats, lineups, goals (aiscore.com)
- ✅ Sports Mole / ESPN – Previews and live updates
Final Thoughts
This fixture is a tactical and psychological turning point. Expect an open, high-scoring game—likely 3+ goals, both teams to score, and a narrow 2–1 victory for England.