For neutrals, this is perhaps the most eagerly anticipated of all the play-offs. It is also the toughest to predict. The first leg featured a dominant display from Portugal. They basically pitched camp in Sweden’s half, pinning them back mercilessly. The Swedish exhibited some resolute defending. In the end, it was Christiano Ronaldo’s brilliant header which pipped the tie in Portugal’s favour – only just.

Head to head, Portugal has a slight edge in this tie. In 8 away games played against Sweden, they have won 3 and drawn 3. The Swedish have only won 2 – those wins coming in 1955 and 1981. In recent times it has been all about Portugal.

However, this tie is going to be a battle of personalities. Ibrahimovic is a man on fire – he’ll be itching to give his home crowd something to scream about. Ronaldo is a man on a mission; with Messi injured, he undoubtedly senses an opportunity to recapture the prestigious Ballon d’Or. This game will be an all out affair. Man for man, Portugal have a slight edge over Sweden.

Probable lineups:

Sweden: Isaksson – Lustig, Nillson, Antonsson, Olsson – Larsson, Elm, Kacaniklic, Kallstrom – Elmander, Ibrahimovic

Portugal: Patricio – Joao Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, F.Coentrao – Veloso, Raul Meireles, Moutinho – Nani, C.Ronaldo, Helder Postiga

Sweden-Portugal Prediction

Double Chance - Draw or Portugal 1.45 @Bet365

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