Sweden vs Serbia prediction 08.06.2024
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2.55
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3.40
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2.62
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Contents
- Competition: Friendly International
- Date: Saturday, 8th June, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:00 UTC +1 / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Friends Arena (Solna)
After six straight appearances in EURO, Sweden failed to qualify for the upcoming one. They finished 3rd in Group F with Belgium, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Estonia. The Group wasn't too hard, yet they finished ten away from first-placed Belgium and nine away from second-placed Austria. If we look further back, we can see that Sweden was demoted from UEFA Nations League B and also failed to qualify for the WC in Qatar before that. So, it is fair to say their results are in decline.
On the other hand, Serbia managed to qualify for EURO, won their UEFA Nations League B, and appeared in the previous World Cup in Qatar. Still, the impression is that this team has major flaws to be among the teams battling for the titles in big competitions. Right now, the bookies offer odds around 80 for the Eagles to win the EURO title. Many football pundits agree that a big part of the problem is coach Aleksandar Stojkovic, who forces different tactics for which he doesn't have personnel.
Sweden vs Serbia pick: Over 2.5 goals
In recent matches, Sweden constantly played high-scoring games as they were over 2.5 goals in four of the last six matches. They are scoring regularly even agaisnt much better defenses than Serbia's. Looking at their offensive talent, that shouldn't surprise us and scoring at least once against Serbia shouldn't be a problem.
Serbia also have a potent offense capable of scoring once or twice against anyone but are unable to keep a clean sheet. They had only one clean sheet in the last 11 games, and they faced teams like Lithuania, Bulgaria, Jordan, Montenegro, etc. Because of a good offense and poor defense, the Eagles were over 2.5 goals in seven of the last nine matches.
These teams met in the UEFA Nations League for about a year and a half, and Serbia dominated, winning 4:1. Considering all the above, we expect another high-scoring game, most likely with both teams scoring.
Sweden vs Serbia Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Serbia
4 : 1
Sweden
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
0 : 1
Serbia
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
2 : 1
Serbia
Friendly International
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Serbia
2 : 0
Sweden
Friendly International
Sweden team news
After failing to reach EURO, Janne Andersson stepped down as head coach, and the federation appointed Jon Dahl Tomasson. Under the new head coach, Swedem won once and lost twice in the first three matches.
Recently, coach Jon Dahl Tomasson spoke about the team. He singled out Alexander Isak, saying he is a great teammate, which is what they need. "Players who are passionate, players who want to be part of this," the coach stated.
Last matches of Sweden
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Denmark
2 : 1
Sweden
Friendly International
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Sweden
1 : 0
Albania
Friendly International
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Portugal
5 : 2
Sweden
Friendly International
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Sweden
2 : 1
Estonia
Friendly International
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Sweden
2 : 0
Estonia
Euro Qualification
Sweden lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Robin Olsen
Defenders
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2
Emil Krafth
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4
Isak Hien
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3
Victor Lindelof
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8
Jens Cajuste
Midfielders
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16
Niclas Eliasson
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14
Anton Saletros
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26
Simon Olsson
Forwards
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21
Dejan Kulusevski
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9
Alexander Isak
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11
Anthony Elanga
Serbia team news
In the last game, Serbia played in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but coach Stojkovic hinted he would switch to playing three at the back against Sweden. He has big problems at the right full-back position and, because of it, tends to play a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 formation with Andrija Zivkovic on the right flank. However, he is too offensive-orientated, which often poses a defensive problem.
Nemanja Maksimovic suffered a head blow in the previous game vs Austria and left the field after 43 minutes. So, we expect him to miss the match against Sweden.
Also, in the last game, Dusan Vlahovic got the opportunity to start in the first eleven as a striker and did a terrible job. So, we expect Aleksandar Mitrovic back in the starting lineup.
Last matches of Serbia
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Austria
2 : 1
Serbia
Friendly International
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Cyprus
0 : 1
Serbia
Friendly International
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Russia
4 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
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Serbia
2 : 2
Bulgaria
Euro Qualification
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Belgium
1 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
Serbia lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
Defenders
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4
Nikola Milenkovic
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6
Nemanja Gudelj
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2
Strahinja Pavlovic
Midfielders
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14
Andrija Zivkovic
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17
Ivan Ilic
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20
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
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11
Filip Kostic
Forwards
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10
Dusan Tadic
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9
Aleksandar Mitrovic
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21
Mijat Gacinovic
4 Reasons why we should see three or more goals
- Sweden went over 2.5 goals in three of the last four matches
- Sweden scored at least once in the last five matches
- Serbia were over 2.5 goals in seven of the last nine games in all competitions
- In the previous h2h game, Serbia won 4:1
Main prediction Sweden - Serbia
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.8
