Netherlands vs Lithuania — Recent Form Snapshot

The Netherlands arrive at the final group game in a commanding position, unbeaten in World Cup qualifying and with a healthy goal difference that reflects their control across the campaign. Performances have been marked by long spells of possession, steady chance creation and a strong record at both ends of the pitch.

Ronald Koeman’s side have responded well whenever they have been asked serious questions, avoiding defeat for over a year in open play and showing resilience in tight moments. At home in particular, they have rarely looked under serious threat, regularly dictating tempo and forcing opponents to defend deep for extended periods.

Lithuania, by contrast, remain winless in the section but have still produced competitive spells in several games. They held Israel to a goalless draw in a recent friendly and pushed the Dutch hard in the reverse fixture, losing 3–2 in a match where they refused to fold after falling behind.

• Netherlands recent (qualifying): unbeaten across the group with a strong defensive record and consistent attacking output, particularly on home soil.
• Netherlands overall: a side built on technical quality and control, with enough depth to maintain standards even when rotating the starting XI.
• Lithuania recent (qualifying): a run dominated by defeats but with signs of resilience, including that close 3–2 home loss to the Dutch and more disciplined defensive spells against stronger nations.
• Lithuania overall: results have been poor, yet the team has generally stayed in games rather than collapsing early, relying on organisation and set-pieces to create their better moments.

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