Preview: Sweden vs Poland
In a high-stakes clash at the UEFA Euro 2020, Sweden aims to secure their unbeaten run against a determined Poland side, who must unleash their attacking prowess at the Krestovsky Stadium to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Sweden
The Blue and Yellow return on Match Day 3 following a 1-0 win over Slovakia last Friday, the 18th of June. An uneventful first half concluded without any goals.
The game came to life after the break, with Alexander Isak deflecting a shot wide before narrowly missing with a header. Showcasing his skills, Isak weaved past five Slovakian players before forcing a save from goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Forsberg broke the deadlock in the 77th minute with a penalty, putting Sweden ahead after a foul in the box. Isak nearly conjured more magic moments later, dribbling through defenders but ultimately losing possession.
Slovakia attempted to equalize in the closing stages, but the Swedish defense held strong, preventing any breaches. The victory places Sweden on 4 points, with a positive goal difference following a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses.
Coach Janne Andersson aims for at least a draw on Match Day 3, as his team continues an unbeaten run of six games in all competitions: WWWWDW.
Poland
Poland have managed only one victory in their last six games across all competitions, with a record of WLDDLD. After losing to Slovakia on Match Day 1, they approached their match against Spain determined to secure at least a point from the fixture.
They succeeded in their goal, holding Spain to a draw on Match Day 2. Alvaro Morata rewarded Luis Enrique’s faith by scoring just over midway through the first half (25'), giving Spain the lead with a close-range effort.
Moments later, Robert Lewandowski was initially denied but then successfully headed the ball past Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, leveling the score at 1-1 (54’). The score remained unchanged until the final whistle, despite chances arising for both sides.
The result leaves Poland at the bottom of Group E with only one point, following a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. To increase their chances of advancing to the next round, Poland must defeat the Blue and Yellow decisively and hope Spain wins against Slovakia on Match Day 3.
For the upcoming match, Paulo Sousa is expected to deploy a 4—2—3—1 formation with the prolific Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, leading the attack on Wednesday.
Team form
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Team Comparison
Side-by-side assessment of team statistics, including goals, attacks, and more. This allows you to directly compare key performance metrics. Analyzing these stats can reveal patterns and strengths that might influence the outcome.