The Netherlands U21 national football team, often called Jong Oranje (Young Orange), is the under-21 side representing the Netherlands in international youth football under the Royal Dutch Football Association. This squad competes regularly in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying rounds and friendly fixtures, showcasing emerging Dutch talent and serving as a stepping-stone to the senior national team.
Historically, the team has enjoyed notable success, including back-to-back UEFA European Under-21 Championship titles in 2006 and 2007, and continues to produce promising players. Over the years, many of its standouts have graduated to the senior Oranje side, carrying with them the tactical schooling and composure sharpened in youth tournaments across Europe.
Statistics pages dedicated to the side typically track emerging prospects, recent form trends and qualification campaigns, offering a snapshot of how the next generation is progressing.
For many football fans, interest in teams like the Netherlands U21 also intersects with the world of sports betting, where analysing odds, form and player availability can inform predictions. Betting on football involves choosing outcomes such as match winners, total goals, or individual player achievements through licensed bookmakers. To explore trusted options for wagering, football enthusiasts often review lists of the Netherlands betting sites, where odds and bookmaker features are compared to help bettors make informed decisions.
Before placing a wager, it’s common for users to compare prices and markets from different operators, ensuring they get the most favorable terms and understand the risk involved.
Scores24 provides all the essential information about the team: results of past matches, upcoming match schedule, key statistics, player details, and much more.
Current Tournaments
As of today, Netherlands U21 is participating in the following tournaments: U21 Euro Qualification; Int. Friendly Games.
Previous Match
The last match took place on 30 March 2026 against Belgium U21 as part of the Int. Friendly Games tournament. The match Netherlands U21 - Belgium U21 ended with a score of 2:1.
On Scores24, you can always find the team's recent match history (statistics, results), both in a specific tournament and overall. Our infographics will help you understand how the team performs over a certain period, how many goals they score and concede, and much more.
Upcoming Match
Netherlands U21 will play their next match home against Norway U21 as part of the U21 Euro Qualification tournament. The game Netherlands U21 - Norway U21 will take place on 24 September 2026.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
During this period, the team has won 3, drawn 3, and lost 4. Goal statistics: goals scored – 14; goals conceded – 14; average goals scored – 1.4; average goals conceded – 1.4. Average at home: scored – 1.75, conceded – 1; away: 1.17 scored and 1.67 conceded, respectively.