Sweden vs Czech Republic: Sweden is in action on Thursday when they face Czech Republic in a crucial WC Qualifier clash at Friends Arena.
Match Details:
Teams: Sweden vs Czech Republic
Venue: Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden
Date: Friday 25th March, 2022
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Sweden head into this after a 1-0 away loss to Spain in their previous WC Qualifier clash in November.
Morata scored the only goal of the clash to inflict a successive defeat on the Swedish side, leaving them with the play-off route to gain a WC berth.
Sweden finished runners-up in Group B with 15 points behind Spain, who qualified for the 2022 Event.
A win for Sweden will ensure them a final shot at qualification when they face Poland next week.
On the other hand, Czech Republic beat Estonia 2-0 in their last qualifier match to finish 3rd in the group and gain a place in the Play-off round.
Strikes from Brabec and Sykora was enough for the three points as Czech won a third match in succession.
Czech Republic hasn’t lost in their last 5 matches and come into this clash on the back of good form.
Both sides last met in 2016 in a friendly clash, which finished 1-1.
Form Guide
Sweden: LLWWL
Czech Republic: WWWDD
Anthony Elanga has been called up to the senior Sweden squad for first time, for their upcoming World Cup playoff match against Czech Republic 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/idRtqXuAFo
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 16, 2022
Last Matches of both teams:
Spain 1-0 Sweden
Czech Republic 2-0 Estonia
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Spain vs Czech Republic in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 3.
🇨🇿 A big game for @tomassoucek28 and the Czech Republic tonight as they face Sweden for a place at the 2022 World Cup.
Good luck, Tomas! 💪 pic.twitter.com/0kiVKRXI8H
— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 24, 2022
Team News
The hosts have no injury concerns ahead of this clash whereas Schick is the sole absentee for the visitors due to a calf injury inflicted on the Leverkusen striker.
Sweden possible 11: Â
Olsen, Danielson, Lindelof, Nilsson, Olsson, Claesson, Ekdal, Olsson, Forsberg, Kulusevski and Isak
Czech Republic possible 11:
Vaclik, Zeleny, Zima, Brabec, Mateju, Holes, Soucek, Jankto, Barak, Masopust and Hlozek
Prediction: Sweden 2-1 Czech Republic
This is set up to be a good affair given Sweden and Czech Republic’s good form.
Schick’s absence could be the difference for the visitors as their striker is ruled out due to injury.
Sweden could just nick this one on the day given they are at home and have a formidable side.
Players to watch out for: Kulusevski, Forsberg, Masopust and Jankto.
