Sweden – Russia preview
This will be the most interesting match of the Group G. Both teams will play with their best players and try to win.
Sweden are not in a good form - they failed to qualify for the World Cup and have lost three out of four friendlies since last qualification period. They played draw in the first match against Austria, in which Zengin scored to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s assist. All of their key players are fit and ready for the Russia clash.
Russian team is made of players who play in their domestic league. They started this qualification excellent, beating Liechtenstein by 4–0. Star player Alan Dzagoev has recovered from his short injury and should be in the first eleven for this match.
Sweden – Russia H2H stats:
Sweden have won 2 of last 3 meetings at Friends Arena, 1 match ended in a draw and Russia have won 0 match.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of last 3 matches between the two teams at Friends Arena.
Both teams have scored in 2 of last 3 matches between Sweden and Russia at Friends Arena.
Last Matches Between Sweden and Russia
| 18.06.2008 | Russia | 2 - 0 | Sweden | European Championship |
| 21.08.2002 | Russia | 1 - 1 | Sweden | Friendlies |
| 19.08.1998 | Sweden | 1 - 0 | Russia | Friendlies |
| 25.06.1994 | Sweden | 3 - 1 | Russia | World Cup |
| 05.07.1914 | Sweden | 2 - 2 | Russia | Friendlies |
| 04.05.1913 | Russia | 1 - 4 | Sweden | Friendlies |
Sweden - Russia match facts to help with online betting
There have been Under 2.5 goals scored in last 3 matches between Sweden and Russia.
Sweden have scored at least one goal in their last 12 matches in EC Qualification.
Sweden have conceded at least one goal in their last 3 matches in EC Qualification.
Sweden have won their last 6 home matches in EC Qualification.
Sweden are undefeated in their last 11 home matches in EC Qualification.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sweden's last 4 home matches in EC Qualification.
Russia have won their last 3 matches in EC Qualification.
Russia have scored at least one goal in their last 3 matches in EC Qualification.
Russia haven't conceded any goals in their last 5 matches in EC Qualification.
Russia are undefeated in their last 9 matches in EC Qualification.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Russia's last 3 away matches in EC Qualification.
Sweden - Russia Prediction
Russia and Sweden are among the biggest favorites in this group and this game could prove crucial later on. They play similar style of football, but Sweden are slight favorites if nothing other, then because of the home turf.