Poland vs Sweden: Another 1-1 involving the Poles

The Poles qualified for the finals of the World Cup 2022 in the European zone after the Russian team's disqualification, while the Swedes had to fight the unyielding Czechs. The bookmakers in this match are on the side of the Poles. However, all-knowing people think that the chances of the Tre Kronor winning are higher than the Poles scoring a victory in the main time.

Poland form

The Poland national team finished second in Group I. Frankly, the Eagles had no chance of beating the English. The Poles have lost to the Lions by six points, defeated on goal difference. But the Polish team could well finish below second place, as the Albanians and Hungarians lost to the Polish team on only two and three points respectively. In the playoff semifinal, the Poles were to have played against the Russians, but the match was canceled for well-known reasons. Thus, the Polish team reached the final without playing, and now will also host the final match against the Swedes. After Euro 2020, the Polish national team has played four home games, winning twice, against Albanians and the national team of San Marino, drawing with England and losing against Hungary 1-2. Each of the above-mentioned matches saw Total Over 1.5 goals scored.

Sweden form

The Swedes took a confident second place in Group B. The chances of overtaking the Spaniards were slim, but the Scandinavians could not find themselves below the second position either, because the Greeks were five points behind the Swedes. In the group stage, the Swedes played poorly away and only managed to beat the Kosovars, losing the other three games to the Greeks, Georgians and Spaniards, scoring once. Obviously, with such away statistics, it will not be easy to contend for something in Poland. In the qualification semi-final, the Swedes hosted the Czechs and managed to win only in extra time. The only goal of the match was scored by Quaison through Isak in the 110th minute. We must point out once again that in the World Cup group stage, Sweden was a very home-oriented team, and the match against the Czechs was proof enough.

Head-to-head encounters

The Poles and Swedes have played each other 27 times, and it's quite a number, as for the national teams. The Swedish won 15 matches, with four draws and eight victories by Poland. Catching the eye is the fact that the opponents rarely played a draw, only 15%. The total goal difference is also in favor of the Swedes, 44-35. The Polish national team hosted 11 matchups, five wins by the Poles, two draws, and four wins by the Swedes with a goal difference of 17-16 in favor of the Tre Kronor. In the World Cup qualifiers, the teams have played each other only once in Poland, in 1989, and the Swedes beat the Eagles away with a score of 2-0.

Injuries and suspensions

• Poland: Dawidowicz, Klich, Milik, Rybus will not play. Świderski is questionable;
• Sweden: Olsson, Augustinsson.

Expert Betting Tips

The last time the Swedes and the Poles played each other was in the final part of Euro 2020 in the group tournament. That match was held in St. Petersburg and was very productive. Sweden won 3-2, thanks to a double by Forsberg and a goal by Klaesson. In contrast to that game, we believe that the upcoming match will not be high-scoring. The stakes are high, and Sweden is playing away. Tre Kronor do not tend to score a lot away. In turn, the Poland national team does not often play effectively against stronger teams. We can recall the matches against England, Spain and Scotland. As for the outcome, we doubt that the Swedes will be able to win in regulation time. Our first bet is a combined 1X+TU (2.5) for 1.99 from 1xbet.

As for head-to-head, the Swedes and the Poles do not often play draws against each other. However, we won't be surprised if the upcoming match ends in a draw. The opponents are about equal in strength, the Polish team has personnel difficulties, while the Swedes look weak in away matches, so they will do their best to not let the rival score. Our second bet is a Draw for 3.00 as offered by bet365.

The Polish national team really enjoys playing 1-1. In the last fourteen games, the Eagles saw the matches end with that score four times: against the Russians, Spaniards, English, and Scots, which is 28.5% of the matches in this period. The odds on 1-1 are 5.50 from 22bet.

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