SM
Dortmund vs. PSG: 1 hr
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
SN
Friendlies 1
Mar 31, 2021 at 4.45pm UK
 
EN

Sweden
1 - 0
Estonia

Berg (4')
Sema (61'), Svanberg (80')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Kirss (52'), Purg (73'), Anier (76')

Preview: Sweden vs. Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Sweden vs. Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Sweden and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

Sweden will look to cap off a strong international break on Wednesday when they take on Estonia in friendly action.

The Blue and Yellow have enjoyed victories over Georgia and Kosovo in recent World Cup Qualifiers, while Estonia suffered heavy defeats at the hands of the Czech Republic and Belarus.


Match preview

Sweden picked up a dominant victory last time out, as they defeated Kosovo 3-0 away from home.

Ludwig Augustinsson and Alexander Isak gave them a two-goal lead in the first half, before Sebastien Larsson added a third from the penalty spot to seal a dominant victory.

That followed a narrow home win over Georgia, as Viktor Claesson netted the only goal of the game at the Friends Arena.

As a result, Janne Andersson's side now top their World Cup qualifying group with two victories from their opening two games, but they turn their attention away from the qualifying campaign on Wednesday.

Instead, they will be focusing on getting a victory over Estonia in friendly action to seal a third consecutive victory and a perfect international break.

However, their opponents will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive heavy defeats recently.

Despite taking the lead twice through Henri Anier, Estonia fell to a 4-2 defeat away at Belarus last time out, as a Vitali Lisakovich brace and goals from Yury Kendysh and Pavel Savitski sealed all three points for the hosts.

Before that, they suffered a 6-2 thrashing at the hands of the Czech Republic.

Estonia took the lead though Rauno Sappinen, but goals from Patrik Schick, Antonin Barak, Jakub Jankto and a Tomas Soucek hat-trick firmly put the game out of reach, before Anier netted a late consolation goal.

Thomas Haberli's side will be looking to bounce back from those two heavy defeats on Wednesday, as they take a break from World Cup Qualifiers.

Sweden form (all competitions):
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W

Estonia form (all competitions):
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • L


Team News

After recently coming out of international retirement, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will lead the line for Sweden, having netted 62 goals for Sweden in his career.

The 39-year-old has been back to what resembles his clinical best for AC Milan this season, having scored 15 goals in 15 Serie A appearances.

He will be joined by the exciting Alexander Isak, who has continued to impress in La Liga for Real Sociedad this season.

At the other end of the pitch, Manchester United's Victor Lindelof and Rangers' Filip Helander form an impressive centre-back pairing, making the Blue and Yellow very well-balanced.

They do not have their full squad available though, as goalkeeper Robin Olsen has missed out on the international break with an injury.

Despite picking up a red card last time out, Karl Oigus will be available to play for Estonia in this game, with the suspension instead applying to the next World Cup Qualifier.

The only player in the squad to play domestic football outside of Estonia is 18-year-old defender Maksim Paskotsi, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.

Meanwhile, the most notable player in the team is captain Konstantin Vassiljev, who has netted 25 goals in 127 international appearances from midfield.

The only other player with over 10 international goals in this side is forward Henri Anier, who has 16 from 67 caps.

Sweden possible starting lineup:
Nordfeldt; Lustig, Lindelof, Helander, Augustinsson; Claesson, Olsson, Larsson, Forsberg; Ibrahimovic, Isak

Estonia possible starting lineup:
Igonen; Alliku, Purg, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Lilander; Vassiljev, Poom, Vastsuk; Anier, Sappinen


We say: Sweden 3-0 Estonia

With the attacking threat of the likes of Ibrahimovic, Isak and Emil Forsberg, coupled with a solid defensive line, this impressive Sweden side should have more than enough to pick apart a weak Estonia outfit on Wednesday.

The visitors are now 16 games without a victory in international football, and we do not see them causing an upset to put an end to that poor run.



Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting over 1.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Over 1.5:data




body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__441127 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-03-29 22:48:54:
html db last update - 2021-03-29 22:46:33 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
WC qualification roundup: Ibrahimovic helps Sweden win on return
Two clubs battling to sign Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk?
Preview: Mirra Andreeva vs. Aryna Sabalenka - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs33186967521560
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
9Chelsea33139116359448
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton35128153748-1136
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3567224877-2925
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Manchester United defender 'set for £5.1m summer move'

1

MU

Chelsea defender 'wanted by three London clubs'

2

CD

Luton Town midfielder 'attracting interest from Watford, QPR'

NEW

3

LT

Preview: Dortmund vs. PSG - prediction, team news, lineups

4

PD

Arsenal 'open to offers for Brazilian attacker'

5

A'

Manchester United veteran 'open to staying at club'

6

MU

Man Utd 'not expecting any bids for £70m-rated star'

7

MU

Man Utd 'make decision on Greenwood, Sancho futures'

8

MU

Ten Hag 'makes private admission over Man Utd future'

9

TH

This weekend's permutations: Who can be crowned champions, win promotion or suffer relegation?

10

TW


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .