Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 97/20
Slovakia and Sweden will lock horns with each other in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C this week. The Group 1 match between Francesco Calzona’s side and Jon Dahl Tomasson’s team will be held at Tehelné pole in Bratislava and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time on Friday.
Slovakia
Slovakia are a modest footballing nation in Europe, but they are not minnows. There have been occasions when Slovakia have done well, and these days they have a number of players playing in Europe’s top domestic league and are a force to be reckoned with.
The Falcons are second in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 at the moment with six points from two matches, level on points with leaders Sweden. They are six points ahead of Azerbaijan and Estonia, both of them have lost their opening two games.
Slovakia kicked off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Estonia away from home at Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn. Then came a 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan at the Košická futbalová aréna in Košice.
Team News:
Marek Rodak, Denis Vavro, Adam Obert, Milan Skriniar, David Hancko, Juraj Kucka, Stanislav Lobotka, Tomas Suslov and Lukas Haraslin all are part of the Slovakia squad for the match against Sweden.
Sweden
Sweden are a major force in European football and are expected to not only qualify for major international competitions but also do well in them. The Blue and Yellow have a number of quality players, many of whom play in major domestic leagues in Europe.
Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side are doing well in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 at the moment. Sweden are at the top of the group table now with six points from two matches, level on points with second-placed Slovakia. They are six points ahead of Azerbaijan and Estonia, both of them have lost their opening two games.
Sweden kicked off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan away from home in Baku. Then came a 3-0 win against Estonia at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
Team News:
Sweden have Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Isak Hien, Carl Starfelt, Jens Cajuste, Ken Sema, Yasin Ayari, Sebastian Nanasi, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga in their squad for the match against Slovakia.
Key Factors to Consider
- Slovakia have scored 3 goals in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 matches.
- Slovakia have not conceded any goal in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 matches.
- Sweden have scored 6 goals in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 games.
- Sweden have conceded 1 goal in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C Group 1 games.
- Sweden have won 2 matches against Slovakia, drawing the other two.
Conclusion
Both Slovakia and Sweden have strong teams and are doing well in the UEFA Nations League right now. The match between these two teams should be a very good one, and it is likely that it will end up in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 97/20
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