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Sweden Women vs United States Women Predictions - Swedish Momentum in Women’s World Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 04 Aug 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 04 Aug 2023

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Sweden Women vs United States Women predictions for Sunday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (11:00 SAST)
Can the Blue and Yellow upset the World Cup holders?

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Sweden have won their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Sweden Women vs United States Women Preview

Sweden were solid in the group stages and the USA showed frailties against tough opposition. A cagey match is expected and Sweden can come out on top against a declining US side.

Sweden Women vs United States Women Preview
Head-to-Head
Sweden Women Form
Sweden Women Injuries & Team News
United States Women Form
United States Women Injuries & Team News

Sweden have won their last 3 matches
Sweden have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 6 matches
Sweden have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 9 matches against USA
USA have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches

Head-to-Head

USA have a 13-6 advantage against Sweden in 24 meetings with five draws.

Sweden Women Form

Sweden cruised to a 2-0 win against Argentina to top Group G. Rebecka Blomqvist and Elin Rubensson scored in the second half as Sweden dominated with 59% possession.

It was the Blue and Yellow’s third consecutive World Cup win. The European side also recorded Group G victories against Italy (5-0) and South Africa (2-1).

Sweden are unbeaten in their last nine World Cup matches and have won seven.

Sweden Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Zecira Musovic, Jennifer Falk, Tove Enblom

Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Linda Sembrant, Hanna Lundkvist, Magdalena Eriksson, Nathalie Björn, Anna Sandberg, Amanda Ilestedt

Midfielders: Kosovare Asllani, Filippa Angeldahl, Caroline Seger, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Hanna Bennison, Elin Rubensson, Olivia Schough

Forwards: Madelen Janogy, Sofia Jakobsson, Stina Blackstenius, Rebecka Blomqvist, Fridolina Rolfö,Lina Hurtig

Defender Amanda Ilestedt has scored three goals in three starts and is set to feature.

United States Women Form

United States were held to a 0-0 draw against Portugal and narrowly progressed from Group E by one point. The USWNT couldn’t convert from 17 shots and almost conceded in second-half injury time when Portugal hit the post.

It followed a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and an opening match win over Vietnam (3-0).

United States Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher

Defenders: Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett

Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan

Forwards: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams

Midfielder Rose Lavelle is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the group stages.

Verdict

Sweden Women v USA Women

Sweden are solid and have comfortably beaten some tough teams at the World Cup. The United States will miss Lavelle in the last 16 and Sweden can take advantage with a narrow victory.

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