Sweden vs Russia Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League

Prediction published on 17/11/2018, 14:14  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 17/11/2018 at 15:14 in UEFA Nations League Predictions

Sweden are second in Group 2 of League B and nothing but a win will see them topple their opponents Russia and finish top of the group and win promotion to League A of the UEFA Nations League. They are unbeaten in their last three games and warmed up for this crunch match with a crucial 1-0 away win in Turkey thanks to a 71st minute Granqvist penalty to take them to four points in the group. They have won one, lost one and drawn one in this group so far. It's been a good recovery after losing their opening group game 3-2 at home to the Turks (who are relegated to League C after Saturday's loss to the Swedes) after leading the match 2-0. They then got a goalless draw in Russia before Saturday's win which ended a run of five matches without a win. 

Russia are three points clear at the top of this group but a loss in this match will see their promotion hopes end. They have won two and drawn one of their three games so far conceding just one goal. Their warm-up game didn't go too well though as they lost 3-0 away to Germany. Three of their last four away games have ended in defeat but they know a draw will be enough to win the group so it's not likely to be the most attacking formation sent out for this game. The tip here is for under 2.5 goals to be scored.