Women's Euro: Sweden eyeing upset against England in the quarter-final
by Thobelani Moyo | by Thobelani Moyo
Sweden should not be underestimated
Sweden is not a nation to be underestimated, heading into this quarterfinal clash against England. They have made 12 appearances in the UEFA Women's Euro but have only managed to lift the trophy just once, back in 1984.
Their route to the quarter-finals has been well-reported. This is a team that topped Group C with a 100% record, something that was not expected, as all eyes were on Germany, which finished as runners-up with six points.
Their dominance in that group was centered around their potent offense and solid defense. They scored eight goals and conceded one to finish with the best defensive record in the group stages.
Check out their route to the quarter-finals:
- Defeated Denmark 1-0 in the opening match
- Defeated Poland 3-0 on matchday 2.
- Defeated ten-man Germany 4-1.
Following those group stage games, this is how Group C looked:
| Team | Matches Played | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 3 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2. Germany | 3 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3. Poland | 3 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 4. Denmark | 3 | 3:6 | 0 |
England is still going strong
The defending champions, England, were on the brink of elimination after losing their opening match against France 2-1. However, the Lionesses managed to bounce back with two consecutive wins over the Netherlands and Wales to book their spot in the quarter-finals.
The Lionesses finished second in Group D on six points. It has to be mentioned that they concluded the group stages with the joint-second offensive record with 11 goals scored.
On paper, Sarina Wiegman's charges are the dominant team. Talking about their performance in the UEFA Women's Euro, they have won each of their last three quarter-finals. Their route to the quarterfinal saw them:
- Lose 2-1 against France in the opening match
- Defeated the Netherlands 4-0 in the second round
- Defeated Wales 6-1 in the third round
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sweden and England are no strangers, having crossed paths 14 times. During this period, Sweden won 5 times, and England won just 3 times, while six matches ended in a draw.
The last meeting between these two teams was in 2024. It was a UEFA Women's Euro qualification, and the match ended in a goalless draw. Find out what our Sportytrader betting experts have to say in our Sweden vs England prediction.
Key Players to Watch
Kosovare Asllani (Sweden) has played all matches for Sweden in this tournament as a regular starter. She has scored one goal and has made three assists. However, there's room for improvement when it comes to her passing accuracy of 77.34%.
Alessia Russo (England) has been directly involved in four goal involvements for her senior national team. She has scored one goal and made three assists, and has an impressive passing accuracy of 87%.
Fridolina Rolfo (Sweden) will want to leave her mark in this fixture against England. Rolfo managed to salvage a point for her side in a 1-1 draw when she last clashed with Sarina Wiegman's charges in the UEFA Women's Euro qualification.
