A spot within the Euro 2022 semi-finals in opposition to hosts England awaits the winners of Friday night’s quarter-final between Sweden and Belgium at Leigh Sports Village (kick-off 8pm BST).
One of the pre-tournament favourites, Sweden stuttered barely at the beginning of the marketing campaign as they have been held to a 1-1 draw by Netherlands earlier than scraping a 2-1 victory over Switzerland however they hit their straps with a 5-0 overcome Portugal that ensured they topped Group C.
They’ll be favourites to advance previous Belgium – who started with a 1-1 draw with Iceland, adopted by a 2-1 defeat to France throughout which they impressed, earlier than beating Italy 1-0 to guide a spot within the knockouts – however ahead Fridolina Rolfö, is aware of the Swedes should study to deal with the stress.
“[Being favourites is] something we have to learn how to handle,” stated Rolfö. “We have come here saying that we want to go a long way and we need to show that too. We are expected to win this match; now we have to live up to that. We want to fight for the medals so we have to win this match and demonstrate what we can do.”
Here’s every little thing it’s worthwhile to know:
When is Sweden vs Belgium?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 22 July at Leigh Sports Village.
How can I watch it?
It can be proven reside on BBC Two, with protection ranging from 7:30pm. It may even be proven reside on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport web site.
Team information
Sweden’s preparations for the match suffered a blow when defenders Hanna Glas and Emma Kullberg examined constructive for Covid-19, with Bayern Munich full-back Glas having performed each minute of her aspect’s Euros marketing campaign to date. Linda Sembrant is Glas’s probably substitute, though Elin Rubensson might additionally fill in, however Sweden are more likely to be unchanged from their remaining group sport apart from that.
As for Belgium, Amber Tysiak will return – more likely to the substitutes’ bench – after serving a one-match suspension, whereas they could additionally identify an unchanged line-up, which might see Hannah Eurlings proceed up entrance after making her first begin of the event within the win over Italy.
Predicted line-ups
Sweden XI: Lindahl; Sembrant, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson; Björn, Asllani, Angeldahl; Rolfö, Blackstenius, Kaneryd
Belgium XI: Evrard; Vangheluwe, Kees, Biesmans, Philtjens, Cayman, Vanhaevermaet, De Caigny; Dhont, Wullaert, Eurlings
Odds
Sweden: 1/3
Draw: 9/2
Belgium: 10/1
Prediction
Sweden have been barely up and down throughout the group stage however they’re a step above Belgium, who’ve achieved their aim at Euro 2022 simply by reaching the quarter-finals, and the Red Flames will battle arduous however in the end be outclassed. Sweden 4-1 Belgium
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk