Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Netherlands vs Lithuania match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| T. Reijnders (1 - 0) Assist: F. de Jong | 16' | |||
| 23' | P. Sirvys Holding | |||
| 46' | M. Beneta / P. Sirvys | |||
| 46' | P. Golubickas / G. Sirgedas | |||
| C. Gakpo (pen.) (2 - 0) | 58' | |||
| 59' | G. Paulauskas / F. Cernych | |||
| X. Simons (3 - 0) Assist: C. Gakpo | 60' | |||
| D. Malen (4 - 0) Assist: T. Reijnders | 62' | |||
| Q. Timber / F. de Jong | 63' | |||
| E. Emegha / M. Depay | 63' | |||
| L. Geertruida / J. Timber | 64' | |||
| L. Valente / X. Simons | 78' | |||
| N. Lang / C. Gakpo | 79' | |||
| 81' | M. Burba / T. Kalinauskas | |||
| 84' | G. Paulauskas Foul | |||
| 85' | K. Upstas / J. Lasickas |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a European qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, where one of the favorites of Group G, the Netherlands national team, hosts the Lithuanian national team at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. For the hosts, this match is a formality on their way to the World Cup, while for the visitors, it's another tough test.
Kick-off: November 17, 2025, 19:45 UTC (22:45 MSK) Stadium: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Netherlands vs Lithuania: Match Preview
The teams approach this match with completely different objectives. The Netherlands national team has practically secured its spot at the World Cup, confidently leading the group. The Lithuanian national team, in turn, is one of the underdogs, having failed to earn a single point and sitting at the bottom of the table. The 'Oranje' are in magnificent form, displaying a high-scoring brand of football. The Lithuanian team has had a disastrous qualifying campaign, suffering defeats in all matches and conceding 17 goals in six games. The head-to-head history is entirely in favor of the Netherlands, who have won all three previous encounters.
Team Form and Analysis
Netherlands
Ronald Koeman's side is playing some of the most prolific football in the qualifiers, having scored 22 goals. The 'Oranje' attack, led by Memphis Depay, is in phenomenal form. At home, the Dutch are particularly formidable. In this match, the coaching staff will likely rotate the squad, giving young talents a chance to shine, but even with rotation, the Netherlands remain significantly stronger than their opponent.
Lithuania
The Lithuanian team, led by Edgaras Jankauskas, is struggling with major issues both in defense and attack. The squad has conceded 17 goals and scored only once. In an away match against one of the strongest attacks in Europe, Lithuania can only hope for a miracle and that the opponent plays below their usual level. A deep defensive strategy is expected.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Netherlands (3-4-3): Verbruggen; de Ligt, van Dijk, Aké; Dumfries, Koopmeiners, de Jong, Hartman; Simons, Weghorst, Gakpo.
- Lithuania (5-4-1): Gertmonas; Lasickas, Lekiatas, Girdvainis, Kažukolovas, Sirvys; Slivka, Gineitis, Utkus, Černych; Paulauskas.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
There is virtually no intrigue in this match. The difference in class, form, and motivation is enormous. The only real question is how many goals the Netherlands will score.
- Main Prediction: Netherlands to Win with a (-3.5) Handicap. The 'Oranje' should have no trouble at home against one of the weakest teams in the qualifiers and will likely earn a convincing victory.
- Total Goals Prediction: Netherlands' Individual Total Over 3.5 Goals. Given Lithuania's defensive struggles and the attacking firepower of the Dutch side, a high-scoring performance from the hosts is expected.