FIFA World Cup · Friday 16 June 2006 · Stuttgart, Germany
Netherlands 2–1 Ivory Coast (16 Jun 2006): Result & Goals
Goals
- 23'
Robin van PersieNetherlands - 27'Ruud van NistelrooyNetherlands
- 38'
Bakari KonéIvory Coast
Pre-match prediction
62%24%14%
Netherlands winDrawIvory Coast win
Based on Elo ratings (Netherlands 1972, Ivory Coast 1782) and the outcomes of 7,184 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Netherlands and Ivory Coast.
- Netherlands won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Ivory Coast won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Netherlands 1972, Ivory Coast 1782 — Netherlands were favourites.
Netherlands: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Serbia11 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Australia4 Jun 2006 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Mexico1 Jun 2006 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Cameroon27 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Ecuador1 Mar 2006 · International Friendly
Ivory Coast: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Argentina10 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–0 vs Slovenia4 Jun 2006 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Chile30 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Switzerland27 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 2–3 vs Spain1 Mar 2006 · International Friendly