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Looking to finish the Nations League group stage strongly, Sweden welcome Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday for the penultimate round of fixtures.
Graham Potter's side sit top of the group after recording three wins and a draw from their opening four matches, while Bosnia are also unbeaten, having collected two victories and two draws.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina key stats
- Both sides have remained unbeaten since their respective exits from the 2026 World Cup.
- Graham Potter has won six of his 14 matches in charge of Sweden.
- Dejan Kulusevski could make his first international appearance since November 2024.
- Bosnia's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer, Edin Dzeko, retired from international football last month, with his final appearance coming in the reverse fixture of this clash.
- Sergej Barbarez's side could finish the 2026-27 Nations League campaign unbeaten, having failed to win a match in the previous edition.
Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina preview:
Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Tale of the Tape
| Sweden | vs | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position (Nations League B4) | 2nd |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 1st / 1st | Home / Away Rank | 2nd / 2nd |
Sweden will be looking to open up a five-point gap over second place, with a fourth Nations League victory of the campaign enough to guarantee top spot with one match remaining.
Under former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Potter, the Swedes have recorded two victories over Romania, a 3-1 home win against Poland and a 1-1 draw with Saturday's opponents to collect 10 points from a possible 12 and move clear at the top of League B Group 4.
Saturday's encounter also marks a significant occasion for the hosts, with Kulusevski returning to the international fold for the first time in almost two years and making himself available to Potter for the first time since the manager's appointment.
The Tottenham midfielder has been sidelined since sustaining a serious knee injury against Crystal Palace in May 2025.
His last Sweden appearance came in a Nations League meeting with Azerbaijan, where he produced a man-of-the-match display, scoring twice and providing an assist in a 6-0 victory.
Although he is unlikely to feature from the start after not completing 90 minutes since May 2025, his return is a welcome boost for a side who have enjoyed an unbeaten run since their World Cup campaign ended against France last summer.
As for the visitors, Bosnia make the 1,518-mile journey to the Swedish capital of Stockholm also unbeaten since their World Cup campaign came to an end, with Barbarez's side having been eliminated by co-hosts USA in California.
The Golden Lilies have since collected eight points from their four Nations League fixtures, recording two wins and two draws, while a third victory would be enough to secure a top-two finish ahead of their final outing next week.
Like Sweden, Bosnia have built their campaign around a well-organised defensive unit, conceding just three goals in four matches and keeping two clean sheets in the process.
The visitors are now preparing for their first international break since the departure of former Manchester City forward Dzeko, who retired from international duty last month after scoring a record 73 goals in 152 appearances.
Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina form guide & betting tips
| Sweden | vs | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
LWWDW |
Form | LDWDW |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
WWDW |
Nations League Form | DWDW |
Whispers predicts: Sweden 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
With both sides unbeaten in this season's Nations League and separated by just two points, we expect Saturday's encounter to be a closely contested affair.
However, Sweden's home advantage and stronger record in the group so far could give them the edge, and we are backing Potter's side to claim all three points and move a step closer to securing top spot.
A home victory is currently priced at 1/2, while our correct-score prediction of 2-1 is available at 14/1.
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 3/5, with Both Teams to Score – Yes available at 4/6.
We also expect Viktor Gyokeres to lead the line for Sweden, with the former Coventry City striker priced at 10/11 to find the net at any point on Saturday.
> Sweden to win at 1/2 | Likelihood: Likely
> Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime at 10/11 | Likelihood: Likely
> Over 2.5 goals at 3/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Both Teams to Score – Yes at 4/6 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score of 2-1 at 14/1 | Likelihood: Outsider