UEFA Nations League- League B Group 4 will see Sweden play host Slovenia this week at Friends Arena in their last group stage fixture. Kickoffs on September 27 at 21:45 EAT.
The hosts are placed at the bottom of the group with just three points after the first five matches, it’s therefore a must win mat for Sweden if they are to retain their place in League B. Having been relegated from League A last time around, such a fate would fuel further anguish in a nation accustomed to testing the top teams in international competition.
Sweden prepares for this fixture hoping for better results after 4-1 Nations League loss to Serbia in their most recent game. In that match, Sweden managed 47% possession, 10 shots with four of them on target and a goal scored by Viktor Claesson (15′). Serbia got 14 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Aleksandar Mitrović (18′, 45′, 48′) and Saša Lukić (70′).
After starting the Nations League’s inaugural edition by finishing rock-bottom in their League C group with no wins from six matches, Slovenia only reached the second tier last year, by virtue of winning their section ahead of Greece. Slovenia are currently fourth in group 4 with five points and only a win here would save them from relegation.
Slovenia on the other side will want another win following 2-1 Nations League win to beat Norway in their previous fixturw. In that match, Slovenia had 42% possession, nine shots with four of them on target and goals scored by Andraž Šporar (69′) and Benjamin Šeško (81′). Norway got 13 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Erling Haaland (47′).
Sweden vs. Slovenia head to head
These two sides have had three head to head encounters since 2008; Sweden claims two victories while one match ended in a draw and Slovenia is yet to win.
- Slovenia 0-2 Sweden 02/06/22
- Sweden 0-0 Slovenia 30/05/16
- Sweden 1-0 Slovenia 26/05/08
Home
- Serbia 4-1 Sweden
- Norway 3-2 Sweden
- Sweden 0-1 Serbia
- Sweden 1-2 Norway
- Slovenia 0-2 Sweden
Away
- Slovenia 2-1 Norway
- Slovenia 2-2 Serbia
- Norway 0-0 Slovenia
- Serbia 4-1 Slovenia
- Slovenia 0-2 Sweden
Sweden team news
Alexander Isak will be unavailable for Janne Andersson squad after withdrawal last time out.
Slovenia team news
Both Jasmin Kurtic and Andraz Sporar will be suspended for the visitors due to accumulation of yellow cards.
Prediction and odds
- Sweden Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
