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Portugal vs Sweden Prediction & Betting tips
Portugal :
Portugal and Sweden meet again! It will be the first time since the famous double appointment they played in November 2013. And what a major and titanesque clash! This two play-off games to access the 2014 World Cup were marked by a galactic battle, incarnated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, namely in the second hand, in fact the last confrontation between the two National teams. On that day, Ibrahimovic would concede, while Cristiano Ronaldo responded with an impressive hat-trick, guaranteeing Portugal’s qualification for the Brazilian World Cup (2-3). The Portuguese captain had already scored the only goal of the match in the 1st leg (1-0).
This time the two nations will cross in a match of a particular character, and the Swedish giant will not be, after his withdrawal of the Scandinavian selection after the Euro-2016. A competition that the Seleção of the Quinas would conquer and by its status of Champion of Europe, Portugal leaves like favorite. Even more playing at home, in a party that will be directly appreciated by the Madeirans. Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the lands of his childhood and will be motivated to leave his mark, the day before the airport of the Island be baptized with the current Golden Ball. Even for a single period. Fernando Santos should also give the opportunity and honor to less used players to wear and represent National colors. And the Barreiros Stadium will be an excellent stage for that! The Conquerors have always had a special appreciation for Madeira. Champions, welcome!
Sweden :
Since November 1966 that Sweden is not able to beat Portugal. Since then, there have been several draws, but Seleção de Quinas got the better of the last two appointments.
Cristiano Ronaldo is going to show up in Madeira. Captain Luso scored 4 goals in the famous play-off of 2013, in the two Portuguese victories.
Portugal have won their last 7 matches in Lusas. The minimum of goals in his favor was 2 goals.
In addition, in 6 of these 7 commitments, his minimum goal scorer was 3 goals. In 4 consecutive games, they will reach the minimum mark of three goals in favor.
Sweden scored in their last 5 outings. A series in which they change the victory (3) and the defeat (2).
Portugal vs Sweden head to head
19.11.13 WC Sweden Portugal 2 : 3
15.11.13 WC Portugal Sweden 1 : 0
28.03.09 WC Portugal Sweden 0 : 0
11.10.08 WC Sweden Portugal 0 : 0
28.04.04 FI Portugal Sweden 2 : 2