Australia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

How Many Times Have Australia and Netherlands Played in the Hockey World Cup?

Australia and Netherlands have played 12 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 11 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 12 encounters, Australia have recorded 6 wins, while Netherlands have won 6 matches. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between Australia and Netherlands before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Australia and Netherlands?

Australia and Netherlands have an even Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Out of 12 meetings, Australia have won 6 matches and Netherlands have also won 6 matches, with 0 draws. Neither side has managed to build an overall advantage in this fixture so far. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.

When Did Australia and Netherlands First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Australia and Netherlands took place in 1971. The match ended 0-1 in favour of Netherlands. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Australia and Netherlands have met 12 times in the tournament, producing 6 wins for Australia, 6 wins for Netherlands, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.

When Was the Last Australia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Australia and Netherlands was played on 29 Jan 2023 during the 2023 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-3 win for Netherlands. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 6 wins for Australia, 5 wins for Netherlands, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Australia-vs-Netherlands-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have Australia and Netherlands Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 12 meetings, Australia have scored 28 goals, while Netherlands have scored 25 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 53 goals, producing an average of 4.4 goals per match. Australia have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 3. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.

What Is the Complete Australia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Australia and Netherlands includes 12 meetings from 1971 to 2023. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Australia have won 6 matches, Netherlands have won 6, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.

What Is the Biggest Win in Australia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Australia and Netherlands came when Australia defeated Netherlands 6-1 in 2014. The match produced a winning margin of 5 goals, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 12 meetings. Australia have recorded 6 victories overall, while Netherlands have won 6 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.