Preview: Netherlands U19 Women vs. Switzerland U19 Women

UTRECHT, Netherlands (Interstat) — The Netherlands under-19 women’s national team will host Switzerland’s U19 women Saturday in an international friendly, with the Dutch squad looking to rebound from a recent defeat.

The match, part of the U19 National Team Friendlies Women competition, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at a venue to be determined in the Netherlands.

The Dutch side, commonly referred to as Holland U19 W, enters the contest following a 2-0 loss to Portugal U19 W on June 21, 2025. Switzerland, meanwhile, carries momentum from a dominant 4-0 victory over Scotland U19 on April 8, 2025.

Statistical models favor the home team. Interstat’s ELO rating system projects the Netherlands with a 64.10% probability to win. The organization’s game simulator predicts a 2-1 victory for the Netherlands U19 side.

This matchup offers both teams a critical evaluation opportunity against European peers outside of formal tournament play. For the Netherlands, the focus will be on generating offense after being shut out in its last outing. Switzerland will aim to translate its decisive win over Scotland into consistent form on the road.

Coaches are expected to use the friendly to test tactics and deepen squad rotations ahead of future competitive fixtures. Player development remains the central focus of the U19 friendly platform.

The match kicks off at a time to be announced.