Sweden vs Albania prediction, odds & betting tips – 25/03/2024

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Sweden - Albania

International Match

Sweden and Albania meet at the Friends Arena in Solna to contest an international friendly fixture on Monday, March 25^th. Sweden will be determined to bounce back following a heavy defeat. Read our betting tips for the game to find out.

Sweden vs Albania prediction: Exciting contest in the works?

Key Stats

• Six of Sweden’s last eight matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
• Sweden have won eight of their last ten home games in all competitions.
• Viktor Gyokeres has scored nine times in his last nine appearances for club and country.
• Both teams scored in each of Albania’s last three away assignments.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing Danes

• HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
• DRAW: 3/1 (3.30) –25%
• AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Sweden were led a merry dance by Portugal in a 5-2 hammering last Thursday and with their pride wounded, they are likely to produce a much better performance at home to Albania this week. The bookies have given the Swedes a 61.9% chance of winning and our top football predictions have also tipped the hosts to get the job done, though goals should also be in the offing.

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Last five H2Hs: First meeting since 2009

Sweden beat Albania 4-1 when the teams last met all the way back in 2009, with defender Olof Mellberg the unlikely hero, chipping in with two of his team’s four goals. Albania have won only one of their five historical meetings overall.

Sweden preview: Hosts to ring the changes?

Sweden were annihilated 5-2 by Portugal in their last outing and manager Jon Dahl Tomasson could shuffle his pack after that dire performance. Emil Krafth, Emil Forsberg and Gustaf Nilsson will be among those hoping to start.

Predicted lineup: Olsen – Krafth, Hien, Lindelof, Augustinsson – Svanberg, Cajuste, Kulusevski, Isak, Elanga – Gyokeres

UEFA Nations League C 19/11/24

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Azerbaijan

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Sweden

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UEFA Nations League C 16/11/24

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Slovakia

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Sweden

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UEFA Nations League C 14/10/24

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Estonia

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Sweden

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UEFA Nations League C 11/10/24

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Slovakia

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Sweden

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Estonia

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Sweden

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Albania preview: Visitors missing several players

Ardian Ismajli, Arlind Ajeti, Klaus Gjasula, Odise Roshi, Amir Abrashi, Myrto Uzuni and Armando Sadiku are all missing from the Albanian squad this week. Uncapped attacker Arber Hoxha will be eager to play for the first time.

Predicted lineup: Strakosha – Balliu, Kumbulla, Djimsiti, Mitaj – Bare, Asslani, Bajrami – Asani, Cikalleshi, Daku

UEFA Nations League B 19/11/24

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Ukraine

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Albania

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UEFA Nations League B 16/11/24

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Czech Republic

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Albania

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UEFA Nations League B 14/10/24

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Georgia

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Albania

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UEFA Nations League B 11/10/24

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Czech Republic

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Albania

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UEFA Nations League B 10/09/24

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Georgia

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Albania

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Player to watch – Alexander Isak

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak didn’t have the best game against Portugal last Thursday, though the 24-year-old remains the star turn in the Swedish attack and the rapid runner will be keen to showcase his talents more effectively on Monday.

Isak has an excellent record

Only Emil Forsberg (21) has scored more goals than Isak in the current Sweden squad and the pacey attacker will be determined to add to his 10-goal tally against Albania. Isak has established himself as one of the most dangerous attackers in England’s Premier League and his skill set should cause numerous problems for the Albanians.