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Sweden

Team Outlook
Sweden are a dark horse capable of causing upsets. Their organized defense and threat from set pieces make them tough to beat. The key weakness is a lack of creative midfielders to unlock tight defenses. Star striker Alexander Isak leads the line with pace and skill.
Tournament form · W
Sweden have played 1 match this tournament: 1W 0D 0L, 5 scored and 1 conceded.
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Standings

#TeamPWDLGF:GAPts
1Sweden11005:13
2Netherlands10102:21
3Japan10102:21
4Tunisia10011:50
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Sweden · Group Fixtures

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Group F · Match 12FT 5–1 called
Sweden
2-0
Tunisia
1 65%X 25%2 10%
No significant team news for either side; prior prediction stands. Sweden's set-piece dominance and physical edge with Isak remain decisive.
Group F · Match 35Sat, Jun 20
Netherlands
2-1
Sweden
1 50%X 30%2 20%
Netherlands enter as slight favorites based on overall squad talent, but their opening 2-2 draw with Japan exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Sweden, fresh from a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia, arrive with confidence and a potent attack led by Isak and Kulusevski. The group dynamics favor Sweden, who can defend deep and counter, while Netherlands must push for a win to avoid pressure. Both sides are likely to score, making a tight contest probable. A 2-1 scoreline reflects Netherlands' slight edge in quality, but Sweden's form warrants a higher chance of a draw or surprise loss. The match is expected to be open, with goals on both ends, but the Dutch should have enough to edge it late.
Group F · Match 57Thu, Jun 25
Japan
1-1
Sweden
1 30%X 35%2 35%
Japan's 2-2 draw with a strong Netherlands side is a better performance indicator than Sweden's 5-1 demolition of minnows Tunisia. Both teams enter with offensive momentum, but the lack of further squad or form data makes a draw the most calibrated outcome. Sweden may edge possession, yet Japan's proven ability to score against top defenses suggests a tight, balanced contest. 1-1 reflects both teams finding the net, consistent with their opening matches. Confidence is low due to sparse, early-tournament evidence.