Spain vs Sweden
14th November 1945hrs
Football – International – 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
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Odds: 21/20 odds taken 1732 GMT, Saturday 13 November
Spain and Sweden go head-to-head at La Cartuja in Seville this Sunday in a vital 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. After their shock 2-0 defeat to Georgia on Thursday, the Swedes have handed top spot in Group B to the Spaniards. A draw will now be enough for Spain to secure direct qualification to Qatar. Will the hosts get the job done on home soil, or can Sweden cause a huge upset in Seville? We have the latest odds and best tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Spain Preview – La Roja to reach Qatar as group winners?
After the results on Thursday, Spain are now in pole position to win Group B and seal direct qualification to next year’s World Cup in Qatar. A Pablo Sarabia penalty gave La Roja a 1-0 victory over Greece in Athens, while Sweden were beaten in Georgia.
Spain have been trading blows with the Swedes for first place since March. Overall, Luis Enrique’s troops have picked up five wins, suffered one defeat and drawn once. They have taken 16 points and scored 14 goals.
Since losing to Sweden in Solna in September, Spain have bounced back with three massive victories. Along the way, Enrique’s side have scored seven and conceded none to move back to the top. Can they complete the job with three points this Sunday?
Sweden Preview – Can the Swedes upset Spain in Seville?
Janne Andersson’s Sweden have had an excellent qualifying campaign, taking Spain to the final day. However, they now have to win in Seville to overhaul the Spaniards and secure first place in the group.
Destiny was well and truly in their own hands before Thursday’s matches. However, the Blue and Yellow dropped the ball in the Batumi Stadium, crashing to a shock 2-0 reverse to the Georgians. Spain moved into top spot after their narrow win in Greece.
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Sweden picked up an excellent win in the reverse game, but getting the better of Enrique’s in-form side at La Cartuja this Sunday will surely be a step too far for Andersson’s boys. Nevertheless, the away win is nicely priced at 9/1.
Spain vs Sweden Betting Advice
Sweden caused a big upset when these two nations locked horns in the reverse matchup at the Friends Arena back in September. Spain’s Carlos Soler opened the scoring in the fifth minute, though Sweden went back down the other end and scored instantly through Alexander Isak. Viktor Claesson then hit the winner for the Swedes shortly after the break.
These two nations also went head-to-head at UEFA Euro 2020 in the summer. The group game between the pair finished in a 0-0 draw in Seville.
Key Facts – Spain vs Sweden Betting Tip
- Sweden are unbeaten in two against Spain
- Both teams have won five of their seven qualifiers
- Spain leapfrogged Sweden in Group B after the midweek results
No less than three points will suffice for Sweden, but we fancy Spain to make home advantage count and do the business with a routine victory in Seville. Put some money on the home team to be winning at half time and full time at 21/20.
Pablo Sarabia netted the all-important only goal of the game from the penalty spot in Greece on Thursday. The 29-year-old is the second favourite at 5/1 to net the opener of this one this Sunday.
The best betting odds for Spain vs Sweden
Spain to win: 4/11 at Bet365
Draw: 10/3 at Bet365
Sweden to win: 9/1 at Bet365
