Portugal VS Sweden Match Prediction

Interestingly enough, Sweden has gotten the most of the duels in the past, winning 35.3% of the time. Portugal is just behind with 29.4% and again 35.3% appear in favor of the draws.

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Portugal vs Sweden Prediction

The hosts have a slightly better pass arrangement among their lines, and they know how to keep the ball and create an opportunity from scratch. Their opponents are good defenders and have ferocious counterattacks just waiting to happen. We will see an interesting contrast, both on the field and in the betting prognosis, but still, Portugal has better players who are more experienced, so that should have an influence on the outcome.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-0

Portugal vs Sweden Betting Tips and Odds

Portugal will have some scores to settle and even the number of wins with their opponents. One of the favorable betting odds for them come from William Hill - 1.50 and Betfair - 1.57. Betting on a stable away win doesn’t seem to be a good choice, and the Swedes’ scoring opportunities are low - both teams don’t score is now with 1.60 coefficient in average. Also, under 2.5 goals is a good chance, with Betfair offering a solid number of decreasing 1.66.

Team news

There are no injured or suspended players reported at this time.

Key man

Cristiano Ronaldo is the main man in the team, and has scored 7 goals from 3 appearances in the qualification rounds for the World Cup.

Team form

The last five games had been good for them, winning four of them, only to lose against Switzerland. They’re sitting 2nd in the B group, waiting for an opportunity. 

Expected lineup - 4-4-2

Team news

There are no injured or suspended players reported at this time.

Key man

One of the key players in the attack is Emil Forsberg, who scored one goal in the recent friendlies and one goal in the WC qualifications.

Team form

Out of three friendlies and two qualification games, Sweden won 3 fixtures and lost 2. In the A group, they’re placed 3rd, sharing 7 points with the 2nd placed Netherlands. 

Expected lineup - 4-4-2

This match may take a couple of turns, but Portugal has a good advantage playing at home. The betting prediction indicates a routine game between the two sides, with serious opportunities for scoring, but comparing the recent previews, Portugal once again has the edge and should win the game.

Sweden\'s last three friendlies in a row came out to be mixed up. They won two of them and lost one, scoring 3.5 goals in average. Portugal\'s last friendly match was back in September 2016, where they dominated Gibraltar with 5-0, but they started the WC qualifications with a loss.