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

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

Netherlands and Australia 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, Netherlands have recorded 6 wins, while Australia 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 Netherlands and Australia before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Netherlands and Australia?

Netherlands and Australia have an even Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Out of 12 meetings, Netherlands have won 6 matches and Australia 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 Netherlands and Australia First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Netherlands and Australia took place in 1971. The match ended 1-0 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, Netherlands and Australia have met 12 times in the tournament, producing 6 wins for Netherlands, 6 wins for Australia, 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 Netherlands vs Australia Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Netherlands and Australia was played on 29 Jan 2023 during the 2023 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 3-1 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 5 wins for Netherlands, 6 wins for Australia, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Netherlands-vs-Australia-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

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

Across their 12 meetings, Netherlands have scored 25 goals, while Australia have scored 28 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 Netherlands vs Australia Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Netherlands and Australia 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. Netherlands have won 6 matches, Australia 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 Netherlands vs Australia Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Netherlands and Australia 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.