Sweden v Russia Betting Tips – Nations League, 20th November 7.45pm
It is all to play for B2 of the Nations League and the Swedes will be looking to make the most of home advantage. They have to win this game to top the group and earn promotion. A draw will be enough for Russia to squeeze their way through to the top tier. Read our predictions for Sweden v Russia.
Sweden v Russia Betting Odds*
Sweden 17/20
Draw 5/2
Russia 16/5
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on November 18th, 2018 at 6:01 p.m.)
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Sweden News and Form
Sweden took a vital away win at Turkey on Saturday to line themselves up with this shot at winning the group.
That win over Turkey leaves them at W1 D1 L1 in their three Nations League games.
Sweden to win to nil is at 2/1 odds* (betting odds taken on November 18th, 2018 at 5:27 pm)
Sweden are W1 D2 L2 in their last five matches played.
They have managed to score in three of their last five
Sweden have picked up a clean sheet in two of their last three games.
The Swedes have to win the game to claim victory in the group
Four of their last five games have ended up under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals is at 8/13 odds* (betting odds taken on November 18th, 2018 at 5:27 pm)
Sweden are without a win in their last five home fixtures (D4 L2)
Sweden v Russia Head to Head
Each of the last six meetings have ended under 2.5 goals
Both Teams have scored in two for the last six meetings
Sweden are winless in five against Russia (D3 L2)
Sweden are unbeaten at home in three previous games against Russia (W1 D2)
Russia News and Form
Russia suffered a 3-0 international friendly defeat against Germany on Thursday, snapping good form.
That leaves them W3 D1 L1 in their last five games.
They were on a six-match unbeaten streak of form before that loss against the Germans.
Russia have collected five wins in their last twelve games (90 minutes)
At home in the Nations League, they played out a 0-0 against Sweden and a 2-0 win over Turkey.
In their one group away game, they won 2-1 in Turkey
That leaves them with a +3 in the goal difference in the group.
The Russians have earned back to back competitive clean sheets
Both teams not to score is at 8/11 odds* (betting odds taken on November 18th, 2018 at 5:27 pm)
Sweden v Russia Predictions
Sweden to win: This is probably going to be another tight game between the two and that has been a feature of this group. Home advantage may well just tip the balance and we are predicting the home win.
