Netherlands vs Lithuania Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Oranje emerged victorious when these teams last met.

The Netherlands national football team are ready to battle Lithuania in the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. This interesting contest between these sides will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The Oranje were held to a draw in their previous World Cup qualifying fixture against Poland. They have been in positive form recently and will be keen to continue their run.

The Netherlands national football team will be at home for their upcoming outing. It is going to be a big advantage for them.

The Lithuania national football team are on a poor run of form. They have not won any of their games in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Rinktine will be away from home for their next outing, making things difficult for them. They are likely to struggle against the Oranje.

Kick-off

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
• Date: Tuesday, November 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Monday, Nov 17; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Luis Godinho
• VAR: In use

Form:

Netherlands: D-W-W-W-D

Lithuania: D-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Memphis Depay is coming in after scoring a crucial equaliser for the Netherlands national football team in their 1-1 draw against Poland. He has scored seven goals and four assists in six World Cup qualifying matches. Depay is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Oranje.

Gvidas Gineitis (Lithuania)

Gvidas Gineitis will be looking to step up his game for the Lithuania national football team as the upcoming fixture is going to be a tough outing for them. He has four goal contributions in seven World Cup qualifying games. Gineitis will be eager to find the net, so that he can help his side in the next match.

Match Facts

• Netherlands haven’t faced a defeat in their last 11 matches.
• Lithuania have not been able to secure a win in their last 16 games.
• This is going to be the second-ever meeting between these teams.

Netherlands vs Lithuania: Betting Tips and Odds

• Netherlands to win @1/25 Unibet
• Memphis Depay to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Wout Weghorst and Quilindschy Hartman are likely to miss out for the Netherlands due to their lack of fitness. Denzel Dumfries is out with an injury.

Dumfries leaves training campDenzel Dumfries has not returned to Zeist with the rest of the Dutch national team, but traveled from Warsaw to his club. Dumfries, who was sidelined against Poland yesterday due to an injury, is also expected to be unavailable against Lithuania on… pic.twitter.com/07gEWHzJr7

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 15, 2025

Lithuania are ready with all their players fit and prepared to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Netherlands won: 1

Lithuania won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Netherlands predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Geertruida, Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Van; Gravenberch, De Jong; Malen, Kluivert, Gakpo; Depay

Lithuania predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Svedkauskas (GK); Sirvys, Armalas, Girdvainis, Tutyskinas, Lasickas; Golubickas, Gineitis, Sirgedas, Slivka; Cernych

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking for yet another win, while the visitors will be under pressure from the start. The Netherlands national football team are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Lithuania in their upcoming World Cup qualifying outing.

Prediction: Netherlands 3-1 Lithuania

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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