SWE vs FIN: Sweden will play host to Finland for an International friendly game at Stockholm’s Friends Arena on May 29.
The Sweden side played their last game earlier in March against Estonia. A third-minute goal by Marcus Berg saw Sweden win the match comfortably by 1-0. On the other hand, Finland comes into this game on the back of a defeat. They lost against Switzerland 3-2.
This international friendly game will play a vital role in helping both teams to prepare for the EURO. They will look to win this game and go into the EURO with positive momentum.
Match Details
Match: Sweden vs Finland
Date & Time: 29th May 2021, 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Friends Arena, Stockholm
SWE vs FIN Head-to-Head
Over the years, both teams have played a total of 87 games. Sweden won 66 games while Finland won only 10 games. The remaining 11 games ended in draws.
Their last matchup was back in Jan 2019 in an international friendly game. Finland striker Eero Markkanen netted in a goal to secure an easy win for his side.
However, Sweden will undoubtedly be strong favourites, as in the two countries’ eight meetings so far this century, they have lost only once.
SWE vs FIN Predicted Playing XI
Sweden
Mikael Lustig, Emil Krafth, Filip Helander, Martin Olsson, Emil Forsberg, Dejan Kulusevski, Albin Ekdal, Sebastian Larsson, Robin Quaison, Alexander Isak, Robin Olsen
Finland
Jere Uronen, Paulus Arajuuri, Juhani Ojala, Daniel O’Shaughnessy, Tim Sparv, Thomas Lam, Onni Valakari, Lassi Lappalainen, Teemu Pukki, Joel Pohjanpalo, Lukas Hradecky
SWE vs FIN Dream11 Team Prediction
Goalkeeper: Robin Olsen
Defenders: Martin Olsson, Mikael Lustig, Jere Uronen, Paulus Arajuuri
Midfielders: Tim Sparv, Sebastian Larrson, Emil Forsberg (vice-captain)
Strikers: Teemu Pukki, Dajen Kulusevski, Alexander Isak (captain)