Both Sweden and Germany will be battling it out for top spot in Group C when they meet on Saturday night in the UEFA Women's European Championships. Indeed, both teams have picked up maximum points from their opening two games, with Sweden only occupying first place by their slightly superior goal difference.
The Swedes have already beaten both Denmark and Poland 1-0 and 3-0 respectively, and are yet to concede in the tournament so far. Germany beat Poland 2-0 in their opening game, before defeating Denmark 2-1 last time out.
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Sweden Women vs Germany Women prediction: Swedes to steal top spot?
Key stats
- Sweden have won four games in a row, and are unbeaten in 10 matches in total across all competitions.
- Germany have won seven successive games, and are unbeaten in nine across all competitions.
- Both teams have conceded just once in their last four matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Sweden Women 1-1 Germany Women
This could be a tight contest between two of the strongest teams in the tournament. Both have stubborn defences that do not give too much away, and with a chance to finish top of the group at stake, Sweden will be very determined to try and hold off Germany.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Germany slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Germany are slight favourites to claim all three points over Sweden. A draw is rated at just under a 30% chance of happening.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The last three H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results, with Germany and Sweden winning once each and a 0-0 draw in their last meeting in 2023. Sweden have only won once though in the previous eight H2Hs, so will face a tough task up against the Germans.
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Sweden Women preview: Rolfo may have to settle for substitutes' bench
Fridolina Rolfo returned from injury as a substitute against Poland last time out, but the left-back may have to settle for a place on the bench again as Sweden will not want to rush her recovery. The Swedes have no other fresh injury concerns or suspensions to report.
Predicted lineup: Falk (GK), Lundkvist, Bjorn, Sembrant, Andersson; Angeldal, Asllani, Zigiotti Olme; Rytting Kaneryd, Janogy & Blackstenius
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Wales Women
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Italy Women
2
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Denmark Women
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Serbia Women
0
Sweden Women
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Germany Women preview: Gwinn only absentee
Captain Giulia Gwinn has been ruled out for the rest of the competition after suffering a medial cruciate ligament injury in Germany's opening game. Carlotte Wamser replaced her for the second match, and it is expected that she will retain her place in the starting lineup for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Berger (GK), Wamser, Minge, Knaak, Linder; Senss, Nusken; Brand, Dallmann, Buhl & Schuller
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Austria Women
1
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Netherlands Women
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Italy Women
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Player to watch: Lea Schuller
Lea Schuller has scored in both games for Germany at the tournament so far. Stretching back to before it started, she has now scored in four consecutive matches.
Schuller will need to keep a similar run going if her country are to go far in the knockout stage, having already qualified. Sweden will undoubtedly be the toughest test that she has had so far, but a player of her quality can make all the difference.