Poland vs Sweden: A Pretty Even Matchup

March 27, 2022
Akshay Nayak

FIFA World Cup 2022
World Cup Qualifier Playoffs
Silesian Stadium, Chorzów

Poland Poland
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Sweden Sweden

On March 30th at 00:15 IST, Sweden will face Poland in the World Cup qualification playoffs at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow. Poland has gotten that additional rest as they had a walkover against Russia in the qualifier semifinals, while Sweden is coming on the back of an extra-time win over the Czech Republic.

Teams Status

Poland

Poland enjoyed a bye against Russia as they were banned from the competitions due to some political issues. Poland was pretty good in the qualifiers as they finished second in a group consisting of England, Albania, Hungary, Andorra, and San Marino. They won six matches, drawn two, and lost two matches, accumulating 20 points in the process. They had a decent home record with three wins, one draw, and a loss. They managed to score 30 goals and conceded just 11 goals in ten matches. The goal-scoring machine Robert Lewandowski is the team’s leading goal scorer with eight goals.

Sweden

In the qualification semifinals, Sweden faced the Czech Republic and won the game narrowly in extra-time after the normal time ended with a 0-0 scoreline thanks to a goal by Robin Quaison. They were leading Group B of the World Cup qualifiers by four points over Spain before losing both of their last two matches. They came in second place with 15 points after eight games, with five victories and three losses. They were five points ahead of Greece. They have a poor away record. In the nine games they’ve played thus far, they’ve scored 13 goals and surrendered six. Alexander Isak, a striker for Real Sociedad, is the top scorer with four goals.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

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Poland are placed at 2.46 according to the Sportsbet sportsbook, Sweden are placed at 3.25 and the draw is at 3.00 odds. According to the Melbet sportsbook, Poland are the favorites to win the match and are placed at 2.54, Sweden are placed at 3.34 and the draw is at 3.104 odds. According to the Parimatch sportsbook, Poland are placed at 2.48, Sweden are placed at 3.20 and the draw is at 2.95 odds.


Tipster’s Angle

Sweden has outplayed Poland so far but this is a different ball game as both the teams are doing pretty well in the international circuit. This match is expected to be a high-scoring thriller with goals at both ends.

Tip: Total Goals Over 2 @ 1.93

In the last nine matches that Poland had played across all competitions, over two goals were scored in eight of those matches. Sweden has seen over two goals in eight of the last ten matches that they have played across competitions. In the last 4 head to head matches, a total of 12 goals were scored at an average of 3 goals per match. Also, under two goals were scored in none of those matches. So, at least two goals will be scored at 1.93 odds available at the Dafabet sportsbook.

Tip: Sweden To Win or Draw @ 1.55

Poland has won one match and Sweden has won as many as five matches in the last six head-to-head matches. Poland has won five matches, drawn two matches, and lost two matches in the last nine matches that they have played across competitions. Sweden on the other hand has won six matches and lost four matches in the last ten matches that they have played across competitions. So it is very likely that Sweden will win it in regular time or take it to extra-time at 1.55 odds available at the Betway sportsbook.

Conclusion

The fate of this match might be decided in the extra time or penalties as this is the last chance for these two teams to make it to the world cup in Qatar later this year. Whoever wins this match will be a deserving team to qualify.

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