Sweden face Kosovo in their second group stage match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers tonight as they look to build on their victory against Georgia on Matchday 1.
Kosovo will be playing their first match of the campaign and will look to start on a positive note.
Match Details:
Teams: Kosovo vs Sweden
Venue: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina
Date: Monday 29th March, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Preview:
Kosovo play their opening match tonight when they host the Swedes, who are coming of a victory against Georgia in their opener.
Sweden was given a moral boost when they saw the return of the evergreen Zlatan Ibrahimovic for these qualifiers. His contribution was noted with an important assist provided in the 1-0 win over Georgia.
Ibrahimovic is back with Sweden, can he produce Milan magic on National duty?
The hosts have two wins, one draw and 2 losses in their last five matches while Sweden have not won an away match across their last 4 games played.
Form Guide (last 5 matches)
Kosovo: DLLWW
Sweden: LLWLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Kosovo 4-0 Lithuania
Sweden 1-0 Georgia
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Team News
Rrahmani will be the absentee for the hosts as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury while Ekdal misses out for Sweden.
Olsen is doubtful for tonight’s match after suffering a knock.
Kosovo possible 11:
Ujkani, Hadergjonaj, Vojvoda, Aliti, Paqarada, Kryeziu, Berisha, Rashica, Celina, Zeneli and Muriqi.
Sweden possible 11:
Nordfeldt, Augustinsson, Helander, Lindelöf, Lustig, Claesson, Olsson, Larsson, Kulusevski, Isak and Ibrahimovic.
Prediction: Kosovo 0-1 Sweden
The quality in the Sweden squad will be difficult to contain for Kosovo as a result of which we expect a routine win for Sweden even though they have not been in the best of form.
Players to watch out for: Ibrahimovic, Larrson, Isak, Muriqi, Celina.
