Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Sweden
Slovakia
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On Saturday, November 16, Sweden will host Slovakia in a pivotal UEFA Nations League League C clash, set to kick off at 20:45 CET. Here’s my prediction for the likely victor in this high-stakes encounter.
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Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Sweden has won 5 of their last 6 home matches.
- Slovakia boasts a six-game unbeaten streak in regular time.
- Sweden has scored at least 2 goals in every Nations League game this season.
- Slovakia has never defeated Sweden. In their 8 previous meetings, Sweden emerged victorious 4 times, with the other 4 matches ending in draws.
Match Preview
The past few years have been difficult for Sweden, who not only slipped from League B to League C but also failed to qualify for Euro 2024. Recent performances, however, suggest a resurgence for the Swedish squad.
Slovakia, on the other hand, surprised many at Euro 2024, narrowly missing out on a quarterfinal spot after conceding late to England in a dramatic extra-time loss.
From the beginning of the Nations League draw, Sweden and Slovakia were seen as clear favorites to top their group. Now, with both teams tied at 10 points, the winner of this showdown will secure promotion to League B. A draw would favor Sweden, thanks to their superior goal difference, while the loser faces a playoff against one of the third-placed teams from League B.
The last time these teams met, they drew 2-2. Following that, Sweden defeated Estonia 3-0, while Slovakia bested Azerbaijan 3-1.
Probable Lineups
- Sweden: Johansson; Douglas, Hien, Gudmundsson; Karlström, Ayari, Saletros, Nanasi, Sema; Gyökeres, Kulusevski
- Slovakia: Rodák; Pekarík, Šatka, Škriniar, Hancko; Duda, Lobotka, Bénes; Suslov, Strelec, Haraslín
Sweden vs Slovakia prediction
Sweden has displayed solid form in the Nations League, and with the home advantage, they look poised to take the decisive three points. My prediction: a home victory for Sweden.
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