The Netherlands saw their hopes of reaching the UEFA Women’s Nations League Final Four vanish after a heavy 4–0 defeat to Germany. While their upcoming match against Scotland no longer carries competitive stakes, it offers valuable preparation ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Scotland, meanwhile, are enduring a tough campaign, having suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in this Women’s Nations League run. Let’s take a closer look at the potential line-ups, key statistics, and where to watch The Netherlands vs. Scotland.
The Netherlands vs. Scotland: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News the Netherlands
Head coach Andries Jonker called up the following players for the Women’s Nations League match against Scotland:
- Goalkeepers: Van Domselaar*, De Jong, Kop, van Eijk.
- Defenders: Casparij, Buurman, Spitse, Wilms, Dijkstra, Van de Dongen, Van der Zanden.
- Midfielders: Van de Donk, Kaptein, Roord, Groenen, Janssen, Pelova, Baijings, Brugts, Damaris.
- Forwards: Beerensteyn, Leuchter, Van de Sanden, Snoeijs, Miedema, Grant, Jansen.
*Regina van Eijk joined the team as Van Domselaar is not fit enough to play on Friday but will remain with the team.
There are no surprises in the team, except for the return of Shanice van de Sanden. Jonker did confirm that Miedema and Beerensteyn are not available for the match against Germany. Both are still recovering from injuries.
“We hope she [Miedema] can play her first minutes against Scotland. Apart from the friendly match against Finland (on 26 June, ed.) we have no other choice than to get her ready for the European Championship in training,” Jonker said to NOS.
What the coach has to say:
Head coach Andries Jonker spoke on the 4-0 defeat to Germany:
“Too many players played below par. This is the third time we have played against them and I have explained to them how to do it, but we cannot get it done. In such a match it first starts with the long ball. And when the opponent is tired, then you can only start playing Tiki-taka football. That turns out to be the case, then we can suddenly do it. But then it is already 4-0 and the match is over.”
Jonker is not concerned about the Dutch team’s European Championship form for the time being. “This does not worry me. It is annoying, because everyone wants confirmation and to see a good Dutch team. It is disappointing, but getting confused does not help. There is only one goal and that is to win against Wales at the European Championship on July 5.”
Our prediction of the Starting XI for the Netherlands vs. Scotland:
- Van Eijk
- Brugts
- Buurman
- Spitse
- Casparij
- Groenen
- Pelova
- Kaptein
- Roord
- Grant
- Leuchter
Team News Scotland
Scotland Women’s National Team Head Coach, Melissa Andreatta, has named her first squad ahead of this month’s UEFA Women’s Nations League double-header against Austria and the Netherlands.
- Goalkeepers: Cummings, MacIver, Gibson.
- Defenders: Clark, Howard, Docherty, Muir, Corsie, Lawton, McLauchlan
- Midfielders: Newsham, Cuthbert, McAulay, Kirsty Smith, Cornet, Watson
- Forwards: Gregory, Howat, McGovern, Davidson, Thomas, Weir, Hay.
What the coach has to say:
Melissa Andreatta is the new Scotland head coach, and she took charge for the first time against Austria. She had hoped to stay in League A and shared her pre-match thoughts: “I only see opportunity on Friday night and yes, there’s going to be tough times and there’s a lot of progress to be made, but we believe we have what it takes to get the win and we’re going to fight.
“We want to make sure those points don’t leave Hampden Park. What I’ve learnt about this group is that previous results haven’t affected their belief. We believe in our heart that we can do something, and it’s just putting all the pieces together in order for us to match that belief with the performance and the results.” Unfortunately, her side lost 1-0 to Austria, relegating them to League B.
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Scotland against the Netherlands:
- Gibson
- Lawton
- Howard
- Clark
- Muir
- Watson
- Weir
- Cuthbert
- Davidson
- Thomas
- Weir
The Netherlands vs. Scotland: Previous Meetings & Stats
Both the Netherlands and Scotland endured disappointing results on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. The Dutch were outclassed in a 4–0 loss to Germany, a result that ended their hopes of reaching the Final Four. Scotland, meanwhile, suffered a narrow defeat to Austria—one that sealed their relegation to League B.
The Netherlands have had the upper hand, winning their last five meetings with Scotland. But there’s a new face in the Scottish dugout: head coach Melissa Andreatta, who takes charge with hopes of turning the tide and ending Scotland’s losing streak.
Can Andreatta spark a turnaround, or will the Dutch continue their dominance?
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Losses | 6 |
| No wins | 7 |
 | No clean sheet | 8 |
| No clean sheet | 6 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 9/9 |
| Both teams score | 7/8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Nations League the Netherlands vs. Scotland?
You can watch the Netherlands vs. Scotland live on NPO 3 and BBC Scotland.
When was the last meeting between the Netherlands vs. Scotland?
The last meeting was on February 25, 2025. The Netherlands secured a 1-2 win, thanks to goals from Grant and Beerensteyn. Lawton pulled one back for Scotland.
What is the Netherlands vs. Scotland kick-off time?
The Netherlands vs. Scotland kicks off on Tuesday June 3, 20:30 CEST (19:30 BST) at Willem II Stadion.
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