Bet Builder Tip For England Women vs Netherlands Women

With their title defence hanging by a thread, England Women head into Wednesday night’s showdown with the Netherlands knowing only a victory will do. Following their opening loss to France, the Lionesses have no margin for error. In contrast, the Dutch are riding high after a commanding 3-0 win over Wales and will book their place in the quarter-finals with another three points.

With such high stakes on the line and talent on both sides of the pitch, there’s ample value in the Bet Builder market.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for England Women vs Netherlands Women, which has been placed with William Hill:

⚽ Lauren James to Score Anytime

Lauren James may have had a quiet outing in England’s defeat to France, but the Chelsea attacker remains a match-winner capable of turning a game in a moment. With Sarina Wiegman expected to shake things up, James is likely to be pushed into a more advanced role — a tactical adjustment that would allow her to exploit the Dutch defence from central spaces or off the right flank.

The Netherlands have been solid recently, but they’ve kept just two clean sheets in their last eight matches, and even in their dominant win over Wales, they allowed several good chances early on. James is the sort of technically gifted, spatially aware player who thrives in high-pressure fixtures. Her knack for ghosting between the lines and creating shooting angles with minimal space makes her England’s most likely outlet for a goal.

With questions over Beth Mead’s place and Chloe Kelly pushing for a start, James may also carry more set-piece responsibility, which adds further value to this leg of the bet. If England are to avoid a disastrous group stage exit, they’ll need their top performers to step up — and James is precisely that.

🏴 England Women to Win

Despite the 2-1 setback against France, England are by no means out of the competition — and there’s reason to believe they’ll bounce back here. Wiegman’s side have won three of their last four meetings with the Dutch, including a 3-2 victory in their most recent clash during the Nations League in December 2023. That familiarity and psychological edge could prove vital in a must-win match.

The Netherlands impressed against Wales, but their recent record against higher-ranked sides remains mixed. They were held to a draw by Austria in May and fell to a defeat against France earlier this year. England, meanwhile, tend to thrive under pressure — a quality that was key to their triumph in 2022 and which may resurface in Zurich with their tournament future on the line.

Wiegman is expected to freshen the side, likely bringing in Niamh Charles at left-back and Grace Clinton in midfield. These changes should improve England’s ball progression and defensive stability, while freeing players like James and Lauren Hemp to attack with more freedom. With more experience, more on the line, and a superior recent head-to-head record, England look well-positioned to edge this crucial contest.

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🔁 Both Teams to Score (Yes)

While England are capable of taking all three points, keeping the Netherlands off the scoresheet is another matter. Andries Jonker’s team are in excellent goalscoring form, having found the net in six of their last seven matches, and scoring three or more goals in five of those. Vivianne Miedema, fresh off her 100th international goal, remains the biggest threat. She’s now scored in her last two internationals and looks sharp after a long injury layoff.

The Dutch midfield trio of Van de Donk, Groenen, and Kaptein offer fluidity and creative spark, often pulling defenders out of shape and allowing the likes of Esmee Brugts and Victoria Pelova to exploit the spaces. With England forced to push forward in search of goals, they’ll likely leave gaps at the back — particularly if full-backs like Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles commit high.

Even in their defeat to France, England conceded twice in a short spell and appeared vulnerable when out of shape. With neither side boasting a consistently watertight back line and both carrying multiple attacking threats, goals at both ends feel highly probable.

Given the stakes, formation choices, and attacking tendencies, this market offers strong value.

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