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After cruising into the second round as winners of Group A, hosts Germany prepare to meet Sweden in the Round of 16 in Munich on Saturday.
Germany are -150 favourites to win the match Sweden are +430 underdogs The Draw is priced +240
The Germans had decisive victories over Costa Rica and Ecuador and a tight 1-0 win over Poland to clinch a spot in the second round. Sweden had a tougher time in the group stage. In their opening match they were held to a stunning scoreless draw by Trinidad & Tobago. Then they got a 1-0 win over Paraguay thanks to an injury time goal. In their final match, the Swedes fought England to a 2-2 draw.
Reassuringly, all three of Sweden’s goals have come while star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sitting on the bench. Ibrahimovic has been out of the line up with a groin injury since the second half of the Paraguay match, but he is expected to be back on the pitch against Germany.
Unlike Sweden, Germany’s attack has had no trouble clicking so far. Led by current World Cup top scorer Miroslav Klose, the Germans have pounded in eight goals, tying them with Argentina for most goals in the group stage.
Coming into the World Cup, many observers questioned Germany’s defensive ability. After conceding two goals in their opening match with Costa Rica, the Germans didn’t erase that concern. But their defence clamped down in their next two games, keeping Poland and Ecuador off the score sheet.
The key for Sweden in this match will be to find a leak in the German back line and capitalize on their scoring chances. The hosts need only continue what they’ve been doing: exerting offensive pressure and scoring goals.
After cruising into the second round as winners of Group A, hosts Germany prepare to meet Sweden in the Round of 16 in Munich on Saturday.
Germany are -150 favourites to win the match Sweden are +430 underdogs The Draw is priced +240
The Germans had decisive victories over Costa Rica and Ecuador and a tight 1-0 win over Poland to clinch a spot in the second round. Sweden had a tougher time in the group stage. In their opening match they were held to a stunning scoreless draw by Trinidad & Tobago. Then they got a 1-0 win over Paraguay thanks to an injury time goal. In their final match, the Swedes fought England to a 2-2 draw.
Reassuringly, all three of Sweden’s goals have come while star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sitting on the bench. Ibrahimovic has been out of the line up with a groin injury since the second half of the Paraguay match, but he is expected to be back on the pitch against Germany.
Unlike Sweden, Germany’s attack has had no trouble clicking so far. Led by current World Cup top scorer Miroslav Klose, the Germans have pounded in eight goals, tying them with Argentina for most goals in the group stage.
Coming into the World Cup, many observers questioned Germany’s defensive ability. After conceding two goals in their opening match with Costa Rica, the Germans didn’t erase that concern. But their defence clamped down in their next two games, keeping Poland and Ecuador off the score sheet.
The key for Sweden in this match will be to find a leak in the German back line and capitalize on their scoring chances. The hosts need only continue what they’ve been doing: exerting offensive pressure and scoring goals.