Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 61/10
Sweden and Slovakia will lock horns with each other in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C this weekend. The match between Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side and Francesco Calzona’s team will be held at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time on Saturday.
Sweden
Sweden are doing extremely well in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C at the moment. They are at the top of Group 1 with 10 points from four matches, level on points with second-placed Slovakia.
If Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side win Group 1, they will win automatic promotion to UEFA Nations League B. Sweden are at least guaranteed a place in the qualification spot for the promotion playoffs.
Sweden kicked off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C campaign on the back of a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan away from home. Then came a 3-0 win against Estonia at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. In October, Sweden played out a 2-2 draw with Slovakia away from home in the UEFA Nations League and then beat Estonia 3-0 at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn.
Team News:
Sweden are missing Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, Newcastle United right-back Emil Krafth and Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson. They are likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation against Slovakia. Johansson will be in goal and will have Douglas, Hie and, Gudmundsson in front of him in defence. Karlstrom, Ayari, Saletros, Nanasi and Sema will be in midfield. Gyokeres and Kulusevski will lead the line for the Homs team.
Slovakia
Like Sweden, Slovakia are doing well in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C as well at the moment. They are second in Group 1 with 10 points from four matches, level on points with leaders Sweden.
If Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side win Group 1, they will win automatic promotion to UEFA Nations League B. Sweden are at least guaranteed a place in the qualification spot for the promotion playoffs.
Team News:
Slovakia will miss Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The visiting team are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Rodak will be in goal for Slovakia. Pekarik, Satka, Skriniar and Hancko will be the four defenders. Duda, Lobotka and Benes will be in midfield. Suslov, Strelec and Haraslin are likely to be the three forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sweden have scored 11 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League games.
- Slovakia have conceded 3 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League matches.
- Sweden have conceded 3 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League games.
- Slovakia have scored 8 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League games.
- Sweden have won four matches and drawn four games against Slovakia.
Conclusion
Both Sweden and Slovakia are good teams and are playing well at the moment. It is very likely that the UEFA Nations League match between these two teams will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 61/10
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