Slovakia vs Sweden Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Top of the table clash from Group C1.

The latest matchday of the UEFA Nations League will witness Slovakia welcome Sweden in their third group-stage fixture. Slovakia come into this fixture having won their opening two games against Estonia and Azerbaijan. They have not conceded a single goal so far and have remained undefeated in four out of their last five home games. The Falcons are currently placed second on the table.

Sweden on the other hand are also enjoying a red-hot form with two wins in two games. They sit at the top of the table with six points in hand. The Blue and Yellow have scored six goals, the joint second-highest in the championship so far. Moreover, they will look to build upon their undefeated record against Slovakia come Saturday.

Kick Off

Saturday, 12 October, 12:15 AM IST

Venue: Tehelné Pole, Slovakia

Form

Slovakia (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-L

Sweden (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Players to watch 

Martin Dúbravka (Slovakia)

Martin Dubravka is among the few keepers who have not conceded a single goal in the tournament so far. He has managed to keep two clean sheets in as many games. He will face his toughest test against Sweden’s attacking unit who are firing on all cylinders.

Dubravka is known for his agility, ball distributions and quick reflexes under the bar. Moreover, he has kept six clean sheets in total this year for Slovakia.

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden)

The Sporting Lisbon forward has been the most impactful player for his nation in the ongoing Nations League campaign. He has five goal contributions to his name in the form of three goals and two assists in the opening two games. His strength, pace and ability to exploit spaces make him a crucial player for Sweden. Gyokeres’ partnership up front with Alexander Isak makes them one of the most lethal duos in the tourney.

Match facts

• The Blue and Yellow have never lost a game against Slovakia
• Slovakia have conceded 12 goals against Sweden
• Sweden have five clean sheets in seven meetings with Slovakia

Slovakia vs Sweden: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw – 9/5 by Coral
• Tip 2: Victor Gyökeres to score anytime – 2/1 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 8/11 by WilliamHill

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 7

Slovakia wins – 0

Sweden wins – 4

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up 

Slovakia (4-3-3)

Dúbravka (GK); Gyomber, Škriniar, Obert Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Suslov, Strelec, Haraslín

Sweden (3-4-1-2)

Johansson (GK); Douglas, Hien, Gudmundsson; Eliasson, Ayari, Seletros, Cajuste; Kulusevski; Isak, Viktor Gyökeres

Prediction

Both teams have won their opening two games and come into this game on the back of a good run of form. It is going to be an evenly poised clash. We expect this game to end in a stalemate and both teams to share spoils.

Prediction: Slovakia 1-1 Sweden

Telecast Details

India – SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – BBC, ITV

US –  FOX Sports, FuboTV

Nigeria– Sporty TV

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