Sweden vs Slovakia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :November 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Modified at :November 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM

A top of the table clash with both teams level on 10 points.

Sweden will face off against Slovakia on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 at the Friends Arena. They are first in the points table of League C Group 1 with 10 points in four games. They have won three matches and have one draw.

Slovakia are second in the points table (courtesy of a poorer goal difference) with 10 points in four games. They have also won three matches and have one draw. Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side are expected to play an intense and exciting football.

Emil och Emil tillbaka i blågult 💛💙Första samlingen sedan juni för Emil Forsberg och Emil Holm 🔙🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/nEwwDP9L5Y
— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) November 13, 2024

Francesco Calzona’s side are also expected to play an exciting and fluent game. Sweden are coming to this game on the back of a 3-0 win against Estonia while Slovakia have beaten Azerbaijan 3-1 in their last game. During the last five meetings, Sweden have won two times, there have been three draws while Slovakia have won zero times.

KickOff:

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:15 AM IST

Venue: Friends Arena

Form:

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

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

Players To Watch Out For:

Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden):

Viktor Gyokeres is the player to watch out for Sweden in this game. He has scored 23 goals and provided 14 assists in 18 games across competitions in club football so far this season. Gyokeres has also scored four goals in the four matches played in the UEFA Nations League.

He possesses significant upper-body strength and is hard to dispossess, making him a formidable presence on the field. His agility and balance allow him to handle the ball well in tight spaces, maintaining possession even under pressure. Gyokeres excels in hold-up play, particularly when receiving the ball with his back to the goal, where he can distribute or lay off the ball effectively.

Is Viktor Gyokeres an elite striker? Or is he just on a hot streak?🎤 @jj_bull pic.twitter.com/eICrENaoVm
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 12, 2024

David Strelec (Slovakia):

David Strelec is the player to watch out for Slovakia in this game. He has already scored three goals in the UEFA Nations League so far. He has 12 goals and five assists in the 26 games played across club competitions this season.

He can operate both as a traditional forward and move deeper into midfield to create space for teammates, making him versatile in different tactical setups. Strelec often drops deep, drawing defenders with him, which helps in creating and exploiting spaces for his team. His ability to receive the ball, hold it, and then distribute it makes him a good link-up player. This skill is particularly useful in both counter-attacking and positional play systems.

David Strelec for Slovakia NT:☑️25 games⏱️804 minutes⚽️6 goals🅰️3 assists📊directly involved in a goal every 89 minutes23 years of age. An excellent striker. Slovakia's number 9 for many years to come. 🇸🇰 pic.twitter.com/s4eW66biUg
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) October 12, 2024

Match Facts:

Sweden haven’t lost in their last four games.
Slovakia haven’t lost in their last four games.
Alex Douglas has more yellow cards (2) than any other player for Sweden. Denis Vavro has collected two for Slovakia.

Sweden vs Slovakia: Betting Tips and odds:

Sweeden to win: 1.73 as per 1xBet.
Total goals over 2.5: 1.77 as per 1xBet.
Both teams to score – Yes: 1.67 as per Winmatch.

Injuries and Team News:

For Sweden: Olsen (Injured), Smith (Injured), Krafth (Injured), Larsson (Injured), Nilsson (Injured)For Slovakia: Dubravka (Injured)

Head To Head Stats:

Total Matches: 5

Sweden won: 2

Slovakia won: 0

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

Sweden Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Johansson; Douglas, Hien, Gudmundsson; Karlstrom, Ayari, Saletros, Nanasi, Sema; Gyokeres, Kulusevski

Slovakia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Rodak; Pekarik, Satka, Skriniar, Hancko; Duda, Lobotka, Benes; Suslov, Strelec, Haraslin

Match Prediction:

Both teams have been in terrific form and have not lost any games so far. However, the Swedish side are playing at their home and have enough young talent to win in this game.

Prediction: Sweden 2-1 Slovakia.

Telecast

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