Portugal VS Sweden - Prediction

This international break will feature some interesting games throughout the week! A highly anticipated FIFA Friendly between Portugal and Sweden is all set to take place tomorrow at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, the home of Portugal. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, have some well-run players in their squad. But they failed to perform well in the Qatar World Cup and were eliminated by the underdog, Morocco! But since then, Portugal have been flying in all competitions. They have won all their ten games in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers and finished at the top of Group J. But Portugal haven't played a single match yet in 2024 and tomorrow's one will be their first game this year. Meanwhile, Sweden have already played a game against Estonia back in January and secured a 2-1 win at home.

Stats&Facts

• Since 1955, Portugal played 20 games against Sweden across all competitions. However, both teams registered seven wins respectively, and the remaining six games ended in a draw.
• Portugal's recent records against Sweden are very strong. They have lost only one of their last 12 meetings with Sweden.
• Portugal defeated Sweden in their very last encounter in the UEFA Nations League by a 3-0 margin.
• Sweden failed to score in five of their last eight meetings with Portugal.
• Portugal are in fantastic form and are on a 10-game winning streak. They have kept nine clean sheets during this run.
• Sweden have lost just one of their last five games. They won three, and the remaining one ended in a draw.
• Sweden's away records are below average. They have registered only three wins in their 13 away games.

Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo had a difficult time during the World Cup under Fernando Santos. Ronaldo had to start from the bench for several matches under Fernando Santos. The new manager of Portugal, Roberto Martinez, has given Ronaldo top priority and included him in this month's international games. But Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the match against Sweden as he is on holiday with his family in Saudi Arabia. Roberto Martinez is likely to give a rest to Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Danilo Pereira, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Otavio, and Joao Felix due to their tight fixture with their clubs. As for Sweden, Jesper Karlstrom has been withdrawn from the squad due to his illness. But Gustaf Nilsson and Anton Saletros are ready to make their first appearance for Sweden since 2020. Possible Lineup for Portugal: Costa; Semedo, Dias, Pepe, Guerreiro; Fernandes, Palhinha, J. Neves; Bernardo, Ramos, Leao Possible Lineup for Sweden: Olsen; Holm, Hien, Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Cajuste, Larsson, Forsburg; Kulusevski, Gyokeres, Isak

Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Sweden

Portugal has been flying after the Qatar World Cup, winning ten out of ten games. They have an excellent record against Sweden. This Portugal has a fantastic squad that can kill any team on the pitch. As the home side, they should win the match against Sweden.

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