Sweden v Spain
02 September 1945hrs
Football – Europe – World Cup qualifier
Pick Spain win
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.85 odds taken 0914 GMT, Wednesday 1st September
Thursday features action from the World Cup qualifiers with Sweden taking on Spain at the Friends Arena.
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Sweden Preview – Can Sweden use home advantage?
Sweden will be bidding to make it three wins on the trot in these World Cup qualifiers when they play host to Spain at their Friends Arena on Thursday night but it won’t be an easy task despite getting off to a flying start.
Victories against Georgia and Kosovo have handed Sweden the maximum six points from their opening two games in Group B which has placed the hosts in 2nd place and just a point behind their visitors, Spain, who sit top.
Sweden have lost just three of their last 14 matches in World Cup qualifiers overall, with each defeat being away from home while on home soil, the Swedes have won their last six qualifiers on the trot; however, they’ve failed to beat Spain on each of the previous five occasions.
Spain Preview – Can Spain extend lead at top?
Spain have played one match more than their hosts, Sweden, and having picked up seven points from their opening three games in Group B, the visitors sit one point ahead of Sweden and top of the group.
A 1-1 draw with Greece was followed by back-to-back wins against Georgia and Kosovo, while the bigger picture shows that Spain are unbeaten in each of their last 66 World Cup qualifiers which is a daunting record indeed.
Including the recent European Championship, Spain have lost just two of their last 15 away games in all competitions and they look to have the edge over Sweden here too.
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Sweden v Spain
Key Facts – Sweden v Spain Tip
- Sweden have lost just 3 of their last 14 WCQ’s
- Spain are unbeaten in each of their last 66 WCQ’s
- Spain are unbeaten in last 5 meetings v Sweden
Spain look to have the measure of Sweden here.
The best betting odds for Sweden v Spain
Sweden to win: 5.00 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.82 at Marathonbet
Spain to win: 1.85 at Marathonbet