The UEFA Nations League returns to the fold with another round of matches as Sweden take on Serbia on Thursday at Friend Arena, both having experienced mixed fortunes so far this summer. Kickoff set for June 9, 2022 21:45 EAT.
The hosts are in third place in the group 4 table. They have won one and lost one of their total two fixtures so far this season. In their last six matches, they have suffered four losses and three times in that run, they’ve conceded two goals. They’ve also failed to score in three of the six matches.
Janne Olof Andersson’s side will hope for an improved result following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Norway in their previous game. In that game, Sweden had 66% possession, 13 shots with 3 of them on target and a goal scored by Anthony Elanga (90+2’). Norway got 12 shots with 8 of them on target and goals scored by Erling Haaland (20’P, 69’).
Meanwhile, the visitors are in second place in their Nations League group after claiming three points with a win from their total two fixtures so far this campaign. They just have one loss in their last six away matches. In six away matches, Serbia has failed to score in just one, while they haven’t lost a competitive away match in the last seven.
Dragan Stojkovic’s men will hope for a similar result following a 4-1 win against Slovenia at home in their most recent Nations League fixture. In that game, Serbia had 61% possession, 17 shots with 7 of them on target and goals scored by Alesandar Mitrovic (24’), Sergej Milinkovic (56’), Luka Jovic (85’) and Nemanja Radonjic (90+2’). Slovenia got 7 shots with 2 of them on target and a goal scored by Petar Stojanovi (30’).
Sweden vs Serbia head-to-head
This will be their first ever competitive game against Sweden; the two nations have met twice in friendly matches and each has a win.
- Sweden 2-1 Serbia 05/06/12
- Serbia 2-0 Sweden 01/04/09
Home
- Sweden 1-2 Norway
- Slovenia 0-2 Sweden
- Poland 2-0 Sweden
- Sweden 1-0 Czech Republic
- Spain 1-0 Sweden
Away
- Serbia 4-1 Slovenia
- Serbia 0-1Norway
- Denmark 3-0 Serbia
- Hungary 0-1 Serbia
- Portugal 1-2 Serbia
Sweden team news
Janne Andersson will miss the services of Victor Lindelof and Zlatan Ibrahimovic due to injuries.
Serbia team news
Dragan Stojkovic will have a fully fit squad ahead of this match.
Prediction and Odds
The home form of Sweden is as impressive as they won 8 of their past 10 home outings across all competitions while Serbia are winless in five of the past 10 on road outings across all competitions.
- Sweden win
- Draw
- Goals over 2.5
