Spain will host Sweden in the Group B clash of World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday.
Venue: La Cartuja
Key Statistics
- Spain sit at the top of Group B with 16 points, a point ahead of Sweden.
- La Roja have been winless in their previous two meetings against the Swede, with the latter winning the reverse fixture in September.
- Jordi Alba has provided 4 assists in the World Cup Qualifiers, the most by a Spaniard and fourth overall in the competition.
- Luis Enrique’s men have won all of their last three games in the Qualifiers whilst Sweden have managed only 2 wins in their last four outings.
Head to Head record
Spain have beaten Sweden six times out of 16 games, with the latter side managing only 4 victories. Six games have ended in a draw.
Recent form
Spain: W W W L W
Sweden: W L W W L
Spain
Spain recovered from their Nations League final disappointment with a victory over Greece days ago.
Despite playing an impressive attacking football, Luis Enrique’s side ended up short in both Euro 2020 and the Nations League.
Now, La Roja will be looking for another three points against Sweden, which would get them closer to World Cup Qualification.
Barcelona’s young midfielder Gavi, who played against Greece, is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Swedish side due to injury.
Possible Spain line-up
Unai Simon; Jordi Alba, Pau Torres, Aymeric Laporte, Cesar Azpilicueta; Sergio Busquets, Koke, Rodri; Dani Olmo, Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata
Sweden
Sweden are coming on the back of a shocking 2-0 defeat against Georgia, which also marred Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to the national team.
However, Sweden have given Luis Enrique’s side tough times in their last few outings and they will look to halt the latter’s winning run in Qualifiers.
The Swedish side will expect the fearsome duo of Alexander Isak and Zlatan to click against Spain.
Possible Sweden line-up
Robin Olsen; Emil Krafth, Victor Lindelof, Martin Olsson, Ludwig Augustinsson; Viktor Claesson, Kristoffer Olsson, Dejan Kulusevski, Emil Forsberg; Alexander Isak, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Prediction
Spain 3 – 0 Sweden
