The Friends Arena in Stockholm is gearing up to host the FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixture between the home team, Sweden, and Denmark.
Sweden are already out of contention for the direct spot in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. In five games so far, they have managed to clinch just a solitary point and are at the bottom. However, their World Cup hope is alive as they will play the playoffs by virtue of being the UEFA Nations League group topper.
Despite a spirited campaign, Slovenia’s World Cup hopes are over. They grabbed a lot of attention after reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024. In five games so far, they have been winless.
They lost two games and drew three other games. They will be keen to end their campaign with a win.
Kick-off:
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Stadium: Friends Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Kick-off Time: 1:15 a.m. IST
Referee: TBD
VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Anthony Elanga (Sweden)
The Swedish striker plays for Newcastle United in the English top flight. Previously, he has donned the jerseys of Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. His experience in the wings will be key as Sweden eye a win to avoid a bottom-placed finish in Group B.
Jaka Bijol (Slovenia)
The Slovenian centre back has played for teams like Udinese and Hannover 96 before joining the EFL Championship club Leeds United. He will be keen to clinch a clean sheet in the next game against Sweden and end the campaign on an optimistic note.
Match Facts
Slovenia reached the knockout stages of Euro 2021
They are coming after a 2-0 defeat to Kosovo.
Sweden are at the bottom of Group B in FIFA WC Qualifiers
Sweden vs Slovenia: Betting Tips and Odds
Match to end in a draw – 29/10 with bet365
Both teams to score – 21/20 with bet365
Game result 2-2 – 18/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Sweden will miss the presence of Hugo Larsson and Lucas Bergvall
Slovenia will miss Benjamin Sesko, Jan Oblak and Stojanovic, who picked up a red card.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 05
Sweden won: 02
Slovenia won: 00
Draws: 03
Predicted Lineups
Sweden predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Johansson (GK); Holm, Lagerbielke, Hien, Svensson; Bernhardsson, Karlstrom, Ayari, Elanga; Nygren, Svanberg
Slovenia predicted lineup (5-3-2)
Oblak (GK); Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Drkusic, Janza; Stankovic, Horvat, Elsnik; Vipotnik, Sporar
Match Prediction
Both teams will be keen to end their campaign with a win. Looking at the recent form of both teams, we expect this game to end in a draw.
Prediction: Sweden 2-2 Slovenia
Telecast Details
India: Star Sports Network, SonyLiv
UK: Prime Video UK
USA – Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX
Wednesday, November 19, in Friends Arena. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:15 a.m. IST.
The match can be viewed live on the BBC in the United Kingdom.
Fans can tune into the Sony Sports Network TV channels to watch the game live.
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