Spain vs Sweden Predictions and Betting Tips

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Spain takes on Sweden in Group E of the European Championship with both sides looking to kick off their tournament in the best possible way. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

La Roja picked up four points from Sweden in the qualifying stage as both sides topped their group to secure a place in this summer’s showpiece event. How would this one pan out?

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Since their brilliant run from 2008-2012, Spain has fallen off the perch with regards to their performances in international tournaments. Although they were downed by Russia in the 2018 World Cup, Luis Enrique has since put together a team worth taking seriously as they head into this tournament. They topped their group in the qualifying stage, as well as the UEFA Nations League.

Sweden kicks off their tournament in decent form having won all of their last five games. Although they finished second in the qualifying stage, they put together an impressive run of 21 points for 30 games. However, they couldn’t replicate this form in the Nations League as they finished bottom of an extremely tough group. Nonetheless, they are a side capable of a few upsets- one which they could manage against La Roja.

Spain vs Sweden Team News

Spain possible starting XI:

De Gea; Alba, Laporte, Torres, Azpilicueta; Busquets, Thiago, Llorente, Oyarzabal, Moreno, Morata

Sweden possible starting XI:

Olsen; Lustig, Lindelof, Granqvist, Bengtsson; Forsberg, Ekdal, Svanberg, Larsson; Berg, Isak

Spain vs Sweden Prediction: 2-1

Spain has had just one warm-up game compared to their opponent’s three heading into this game. Still and all, they’re favourites for this game given the vast pool of talent at their disposal. Nonetheless, we don’t expect the Swedes to be pushovers as they're usually tough to break down.