Sweden Vs Switzerland | 2018 FIFA World Cup, Round Of 16 | Tuesday, 3rd July[spacer height=”30px”]
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Sweden:-
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Sweden came into the 2018 FIFA World Cup with the title of underdogs and have performed admirably in the group stages. They defeated Korea Republic by a goal in their opening match but were defeated by Germany by an injury time goal from Toni Kroos. Heading into the Sweden vs Switzerland match both teams will know what an evenly contested clash this will turn out to be thus will have to be really clinical with the chances being created for both the teams.
They came back strong in their last match as they defended well and attacked well to score three goals to top the group.
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Switzerland skipper Stephan Lichtsteiner and center-back Fabian Schar will be missing the round of 16 encounter of Sweden vs Switzerland as both will have to serve a one match suspension for consecutive yellow cards in the group stages.[spacer height=”30px”]
Michael Lang is expected to replace new arsenal signing Stephan Lichtsteiner as the captain. Meanwhile, Johan Djourou is expected to replace Fabian Schar for the encounter against Sweden.[spacer height=”30px”]
Key Players for Sweden vs Switzerland:-[spacer height=”30px”]
Victor Lindelöf – Star Player [spacer height=”30px”]
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Victor Lindelof have played a crucial part in defence for Sweden vs Switzerland. He made a name for himself apllying his trade for the Benfica side. He made a switch to Manchester United in the last summer.[spacer height=”30px”]
Lindelof had a mediocre season playing a total of 30 games for the club side making almost 4 interceptions and a clearance every match. He will be crucial for the Swedish side to contain the Swiss attack in the Sweden vs Switzerland clash.[spacer height=”30px”]
Emil Forsberg– Star Player [spacer height=”30px”]
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Emil Forsberg is easily the best player for the Swedish side and needs to step up his game if Sweden are to have any chance of beating Switzerland. After Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired from the international circuit, Sweden has been in dire need of a talisman and will be hoping that Forsberg will be that guy.
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Switzerland:-
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Switzerland were drawn in a tricky group with Brazil, Serbia and Costa Rica. Switzerland drew its first game against the favourites Brazil and also against Costa Rica.[spacer height=”30px”]
They defeated Serbia and managed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition aided by an incredible long range strike by their talismatic midfielder Granit Xhaka (Xhaka Boom) and an last minute winner by Xherdan Shaqiri. [spacer height=”30px”]
Key Players for Sweden vs Switzerland:-[spacer height=”30px”]
Xhedran Shaqiri – Star Player [spacer height=”30px”]
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Shaqiri is a player who strives in pressure situation. He is speedy and muscular as well. It will be his speed that the Swedish side needs to be wary of. He displayed his speed and composure with a great counter attacking goal against Serbia in the group stage.[spacer height=”30px”]
He has played a total of 261 minutes in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and has assisted once with a goal to his name. He tracks back well and will need to display his arsenal of dribbles and trickery.[spacer height=”30px”]
Granit Xhaka – Star Player [spacer height=”30px”]
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Xhaka is a very crucial member of the Swiss side for the Sweden vs Switzerland clash as he links the play between the attack and defence. He has played all the minutes and has averaged a passing accuracy of 90%, almost 2 tackles per game and also has a goal to his name.[spacer height=”30px”]
He does the dirty work for his team breaking the attack of opponents and will need to do the same as Sweden is known for the counter attacking game.[spacer height=”30px”]
Predicted Line-ups for Sweden vs Switzerland:-[spacer height=”30px”]
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Predictions for Sweden vs Switzerland:-
This should be a tight match and the team who defends well will win the match. There will be few chances created and the one to take those chances will eventually proceed to the next round.[spacer height=”30px”]
Switzerland 2-1 Sweden
