This Thursday, March 21, the duel between Portugal x Sweden follows the friendly schedule on the FIFA Date of March 2024. The match is scheduled for 4:45 pm (Brasília time) at the D. Afonso Henriques Stadium, in Guimarães. Check out this article where to watch the match live, the lineups and the best predictions.
- In their last game, Portugal beat Iceland 2-0 in the European Championship qualifiers;
- Sweden hosted and beat Estonia 2-1 in a friendly match;
- The overall record between the teams records 20 games, with seven wins for each side and six draws;
- In the last clash between the teams, 3-0 for Portugal in the 2020/21 Nations League;
- Portugal have won all of their last ten games;
- Five of Sweden’s last seven games have seen over 2.5 goals.
Where to watch Portugal vs Sweden live?
The game between Portugal x Sweden in the International Friendly will be broadcast live throughout Brazil on closed TV on the ESPN channel, and streaming on Star+.
- Data: Thursday, March 21, 2024;
- Time: 4:45 pm (Brasília time);
- Local: D. Afonso Henriques Stadium, in Guimarães, Portugal;
- Where to watch: ESPN (closed TV) and Star+ (streaming).
Confirmed Portugal lineup
Rui Patricio; Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, Palhinha, Matheus Nunes; Bernardo Silva, Gonçalo Ramos, Leão. Technician: Roberto Martínez.
Sweden line-up confirmed
Olsen; Holm, Hien, Lindelöf, Augustinsson; Elanga, Cajuste, Svanberg, Kulusevski; Gyökeres, Isak. Technician: Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Portugal x Sweden predictions
Trivela’s editorial team’s guesses
Over 2.5 goals in total – 1.75
Our first bet has a great quote, considering the teams’ recent record. In the last ten games, Portugal had an average of 3.6 goals scored. Furthermore, five of Sweden’s last seven matches have reached the three-goal mark.
Portugal opens the scoring in the first half – 1.71
Another interesting prediction with a great odds, considered another interesting statistic for the Portuguese team: Portugal won the first half in five of the last six games. And, therefore, our expectation here is that the home team will open the scoring in the opening 45 minutes.
Dispute up to 5th corner – Portugal – 1.40
Our third bet is a little more conservative, but still offers a good quote with a good chance of occurring. In the last ten games, Portugal has averaged more than seven corners per game, while Sweden has averaged less, five corners. With the home team likely to dominate, our final guess is Portugal reaching the fifth corner first at any time.
Portugal x Sweden: retrospective and last games
Direct confrontation between Portugal x Sweden
UEFA Nations League 14/10/20
Portugal
3
Sweden
0
UEFA Nations League 09/08/20
Sweden
0
Portugal
2
International Match 28/03/17
Portugal
2
Sweden
3
Portugal’s last 5 games
Euro 2024 Qualifying 19/11/23
V
Iceland
0
Portugal
2
Euro 2024 Qualifying 16/11/23
V
Liechtenstein
0
Portugal
2
Euro 2024 Qualifying 16/10/23
V
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0
Portugal
5
Euro 2024 Qualifying 13/10/23
V
Slovakia
2
Portugal
3
Euro 2024 Qualifying 11/09/23
V
Luxembourg
0
Portugal
9
Sweden’s last 5 games
International Match 12/01/24
V
Estonia
1
Sweden
2
Euro 2024 Qualifying 19/11/23
V
Estonia
0
Sweden
2
Euro 2024 Qualifying 16/11/23
D
Azerbaijan
3
Sweden
0
International Match 12/10/23
V
Moldova
1
Sweden
3
Euro 2024 Qualifying 12/09/23
D
Austria
3
Sweden
1
Latest news from Portugal
Portugal arrives for the preparatory friendlies for Euro 2024 with quite a high score. The national team had the best overall campaign in the Qualifiers by far, having won all ten games, with 36 goals scored and only two conceded, being the best attack and the best defense in the competition.
The big news for this FIFA Date was that coach Roberto Martínez divided all those called up into three groups: some will play the next two games, others will only face Sweden, and the third group will only be available against Slovenia on the 26th. They are: Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Otávio, Rúben Neves, Vitinha, João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo. The doubts are Francisco Trincão and Raphael Guerreiro, with physical problems.
Highlight from Portugal: Rafael Leão
The young striker has been fundamental for Milan in this final stretch of Serie A. In his last ten games, Leão has contributed with four goals and four assists, helping the Rossoneri to win second place in Serie A and a place in the Europa League. For the Portuguese national team, he has three goals in 23 games. Without Cristiano Ronaldo, he is the main name in the Portuguese attack line this Thursday.
Latest news from Sweden
After failing to qualify for the European Championship in Germany, the Swedish confederation changed command of the team. Janne Andersson was replaced by Jon Dahl Tomasson, who will make his debut against Portugal, with an eye on the Nations League, which starts in September. Despite the change of command, the team captain remains Victor Lindelöf, from Manchester United.
Another expected meeting is that of Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting’s striker who has stood out this season. He should form an attacking duo with Isak, from Newcastle. The casualty for this Thursday is midfielder Hugo Larsson, who arrived injured and did not recover in time.
Sweden highlight: Viktor Gyokeres
Sporting’s number 9 is the Portuguese Championship’s top scorer with 22 goals in 25 games, almost one per game. In the national league he has ten assists in ten big chances created, and is also the best waiter so far. In addition to scoring goals with both legs and with his head, Gyokeres also stands out for his 100% success rate in penalty kicks.