Verstappen predicts the result of the Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup match

During the livestream, Verstappen was asked what he expects from the Netherlands’ second group match at the World Cup. The Red Bull Racing driver didn’t have to think long and predicted a 2-1 victory for Ronald Koeman’s side.

Verstappen is closely following the World Cup this summer. Earlier, the four-time world champion told, among others, GPblog that he tries to watch as many Dutch matches as possible, as well as games from other countries, despite his busy Formula 1 schedule. After the Spanish Grand Prix, he even rushed back to Monaco to catch the opening match against Japan live.

The Netherlands started the tournament with a 2–2 draw against Japan and therefore face an important next match straight away. A victory would put the Dutch in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage. However, a defeat would make it mathematically impossible for the Netherlands to finish top of the group.

The match between the Netherlands and Sweden will be played on Saturday, June 20, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM (GMT). Sweden opened the World Cup with a convincing 5-1 win over Tunisia and therefore head into this group stage match as the leaders of Group F.

After the clash with Sweden, the Netherlands will play against Tunisia. That game will be played on June 26 at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Kickoff is at 12:00 AM (GMT).