Spain vs Sweden: It’s a top 2 battle in the final group stage match of the World Cup Qualifiers in Group B as Spain faces Sweden, with a place in the WC on the line.
Match Details:
Teams: Spain vs Sweden
Venue: Estadio Olimpico de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Date: Monday 15th November, 2021
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Spain comes into this after a 1-0 away win over Greece in their previous clash on Thursday.
Sarabia scored the only goal of the clash in the first half as Spain secured maximum points and remain top of the table with 16 points from 7 matches.
On the other hand, Sweden eye a positive result in this one after losing to Georgia in their previous clash 2-0 away.
Kvaratskhelia scored two goals for the hosts as they picked up a shock win over the Swedes.
The Swedish side is in 2nd place with 15 points and will need to win this if they are to seal a direct place into the World Cup next year and avoid a play-off spot.
It’s all or nothing in this clash as the top 2 sides of Group B battle it out.
Both sides met in the 1st leg of the qualifiers in September, where Sweden won 2-1 at home.
Form Guide
Spain: WWWLW
Sweden: WLWWL
🇸🇪 Final preparations… 💪
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Last Matches of both teams:
Greece 0-1 Spain
Georgia 2-0 Sweden
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Spain vs Sweden in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Spain has no injury concerns ahead of this clash. Starfelt is the sole absentee for Sweden due to a hamstring injury.
Spain possible 11:
Simon, Azpilicueta, Laporte, Torres, Alba, Gavira, Busquets, Koke, Sarabia, Morata and Olmo
Sweden possible 11:
Olsen, M Olsson, Nilsson, Lindelof, Krafth, Forsberg, K Olsson, Ekdal, Kulusevski, Ibrahimovic and Isak
Prediction: Spain 2-2 Sweden
A thriller is on the cards when these two sides meet on Sunday. Spain and Sweden have been in top form during the qualifiers and it is only a matter of which team secures direct qualification.
We see a tantalizingly close clash taking place with both sides going at it. A draw is the favourable result given the talent and depth of either side.