Sweden vs Slovakia Predictions

• Sweden have never lost to Slovakia in eight previous meetings (W4, D4)
• In-form strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak should lead Sweden’s attack
• Slovakia have scored in 11 matches on the spin

Sweden to win and secure promotion

There will be plenty at stake when Sweden and Slovakia meet at the Strawberry Arena, Solna in Group C1 of the Nations League on Saturday, as a win for either would see them seal top spot in the group and automatic promotion to League B, while the loser will have to settle for a place in the play-offs.

Both sides have recorded three wins and a draw in the group, dropping their only points when they played out a 2-2 draw in last month’s reverse fixture in Bratislava – Slovakia came from two goals down to salvage a point that day.

That was an impressive comeback for Francesco Calzona’s side but perhaps undeserved, as Sweden had more possession and shots, both on and off target, than their hosts.

The draw did extend Sweden’s impressive record against Slovakia, as they have never lost in eight previous meetings (W4, D4), and with home advantage this time around, Jon Dahl Tomasson’s team can come out on top.

Both teams have goals in them

Sweden’s cause will be helped by a prolific strike due in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, who has 27 goals for club and country this season, and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who has scored in each of his last four games.

With that duo up front, the Blue and Yellow can score for the 10th time in 11 matches, although as they showed in last month’s reverse fixture, they may struggle to keep Slovakia out at the other end.

Saturday’s visitors have scored in 11 matches on the spin and can do so again in this one, but just as they did in the first-ever meeting between these sides in May 1996, Sweden can edge to a 2-1 victory.