The stage is set at the Strawberry Arena in Solna, where Sweden and Poland will battle for a place in the 2026 World Cup. A clash of goalscorers, with Gyökeres for the Scandinavians and Lewandowski for the Poles.
An even match that is sure to be tense for both sides, and a delight for fans. Here is a preview of the match, with our predictions and choices for betting markets.
Match Facts
- The Swedish team reached the final after defeating Ukraine 3-1 in Valencia, a match they won convincingly and in which they left a very positive impression in attack.
- Viktor Gyökeres is in star form. The striker was the protagonist against Ukraine, scoring all three goals in the victory. He is, without a doubt, Sweden's biggest threat in this playoff.
- Poland defeated Albania 2-1 in the semifinals. They have five consecutive matches without a loss in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Lewandowski continues to deliver. The Barcelona striker scored the equaliser against Albania, reaching 35 goals in World Cup qualifying. His attacking prowess remains crucial for his national team.
Sweden - Poland Betting Tip
- Betting tip: Sweden wins
- Odds: 2.05 (at the time of writing)
Playing at home and their strong performance against Ukraine in the semi-finals make Sweden the favourites in this match.
Swedes and Poles arrive at this decisive World Cup playoff match with everything on the line. The Nordic team comfortably defeated Ukraine 3-1 in the semifinals, while Poland had to come from behind to narrowly beat Albania 2-1. These results suggest that Graham Potter's men are likely in better form heading into the match, making them the favourites.
The Swedes' home record in their last 10 matches is 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Poland, on the other hand, has 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 away matches. The problem for Poland is that their visits to Sweden haven't historically been very productive.
That’s why our choice, especially considering the good price, is Sweden’s victory in this match.
Alternative Betting Markets for Sweden - Poland
This match will be very interesting to follow along with. Bookies are offering plenty of interesting betting opportunities for Sweden vs Poland, so we’ve picked a few notable ones.
Both Teams to Score
This will be a tense match with an opportunity to open up, especially in the second half. Sweden has scored at home in 7 of their last 10 matches, the same record as Poland away from home. With players like Gyökeres and Lewandowski on the pitch, and a World Cup berth at stake, it's unlikely we won't see goals from both sides, hence why bookies are putting up this market at 1.77 odds.
Gyökeres to Score Anytime
The Arsenal striker already proved his hunger for goals in the semi-finals with a hat-trick. With 18 goals in 31 international appearances, a large part of Sweden's chances depend on his boots and his clinical finishing. The match is an excellent opportunity to become part of the Nordic nation's most glorious history, and bookies are giving him a fair 2.40 price.
Sweden to Score Over 1.5 Goals
Sweden is entering this match with enormous confidence after defeating Ukraine in their previous game. The Swedes have managed to score over 1.5 goals in their last six visits to Poland. If the game opens up, we could potentially take advantage of this bet that’s priced at 1.98.
