Sweden W vs England W Prediction & Betting Tips (16 July)

3rd at the last World Cup, this Swedish team should not be underestimated. Although a little in difficulty during the Nations League, it brilliantly defended its place in League A by crushing Bosnia in the first leg 5-0 and in the return 0-5. During these qualifications for the next Euro, the Swedes fell into a fairly tough group with France, against whom they lost twice 0-1 and 2-1, and England with a draw in the first leg 1 -1. It was quieter against the Irish who definitely did not see the light of day in this group 0-3 and 1-0.

Defeated in the final of the last World Cup, these English were disappointed again during the Nations League with a second place in their group which did not allow them to play the final stages. They were able to take revenge in a friendly against Austria 7-2 and Italy 1-5, before starting these qualifiers for the Euro. It didn't start very well with a draw against these Swedes who stood up to them, before logical successes against Ireland 2-0 and 1-2, and still a victory against the favorites of the group, France 1-2 after a first-leg defeat by the same score.

Within this team we find Magdalena Erikson, the Swedish captain, who has 110 caps and 12 goals and currently plays for Bayern Munich. Secondary captain Kosovare Asllani is considered one of the best players in the history of Swedish women's football, with 186 caps and 46 goals to her name. Sofia Jakobsson, who plays in San Diego, has already represented Sweden 154 times, scoring 23 goals. She will constitute a permanent offensive threat for the French team. We will also have to be wary of Fridolina Rolfö, with her 86 caps and 29 goals, who is always in great form in crucial moments.

The English players will be able to rely on their key elements, starting with their captain Williamson (Arsenal) . Bethany Mead, who scored in the first leg (Arsenal, 8 goals, 4 assists this season), should start, as will her club teammate, Alessia Russo (12 goals this season). However, the player in top form is Lauren Hemp, who assisted on Mead's first-leg goal, with a total of 11 goals and 8 assists in the Premier League this season. For their clash against France, England will once again be deprived of Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal, 13 caps), Niamh Charles (Chelsea, 16 caps), Kayla Rendell (Southampton, 0 caps) and especially Lauren James ( Chelsea, 24 caps - 7 goals), all injured.