Continue the 8th final and this time we will analyze the Sweden vs Switzerland forecast. There is no clear favorite on this occasion, as the two teams are even and you can alternate the control of the ball throughout the 90 minutes of play. For this reason and knowing that no one selected is superior to the other, we believe that they will have different scoring situations. For this reason and even when they have different football philosophies, we play for the option “plus 7 corners”. It paints to be an intense duel from the initial stage, since Swedish and Swiss are vertical in the transition. Therefore, each side is expected to make between 4 to 6 corners on average and to register between 4 to 6 per stage.
Sweden:
The “Nordics” arrive motivated to this duel after beating the Aztecs by a landslide and add 6 points in the general table. The team managed to qualify as the first of the “E” group, demonstrating the ability to react after the hard blow that meant losing to Germany at the end. Now the goal of coach Andersson is to propose a balanced match but trying to repeat the risks he took against the Mexicans. It is enough to know that their managers generated many chances in the first and second time to corroborate this statement. Of course, the Swedes must be careful of the Swiss combat style, which is characterized by marking and kicking too much (tactical fouls to cut the game and especially to undermine the mental tranquility of the opponent).
For this match, it is expected that the “Nordics” keep the 4-4-2 system that has brought so many benefits to them in this World Cup (1-0 victory against South Korea, defeat with the fair against Germany after canceling their game in several moments and a convincing victory against the Mexicans thanks to their effectiveness). Ideally, Forsberg will appear in the midfield, and the offensive duo Berg and Toivonen will return to goal. Of course, it was moving and powerful against the Aztecs. It is expected that their attacks are stitched at times and punctual in others (free throws close to the area, corners and side kicks taken with great force).
Switzerland:
The Helvets equalized 2-2 against Costa Rica in an intense game and with situations for both sides, achieving their classification as second of the group “F” (5 points). Of course, they should improve in defense, since the “ticos” still eliminated generated many chances from the first stage. Those led by Petkovic are in this instance thanks to the valuable draw against Brazil in the debut and the triumph over the final against Serbia. At the moment, he is using a 4-2-3-1 system, which allows the team to be orderly and highly tactical between the lines. Therefore, so he can play badly at times, always manages to stay in play and to generate one or another chance of goal.
If we try to visualize what Switzerland could do in this game, it is logical that it tries to take over the midfield but without losing the balance in defense. It has no renowned players, except Shaquiri who has a different quality. It has many warriors in the midfield, who always fight every ball despite their limitations (Behrami, Džemaili and Xhaka). In terms of offense, the team does not have a reference, but has Seferovic as a strong forward in the area and Embolo as a revulsive end from the bench. Finally, Sommer is expected to continue tackling at a high level and to repeat the saves he had against Brazil, Serbia and Costa Rica. The ideal is that the defense maintains its aplomb and that it stops the powerful Swedish attack (very physical).
Both selected have not faced each other for more than 16 years. On that occasion, Swedes and Swiss tied 1-1 after the final whistle.
PREDICTION: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.46
