Poland v Sweden predictions: Cagey contest expected in Chorzow

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Poland v Sweden in the European World Cup 2022 playoffs.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Red Button, 7.45pm Tuesday

Best bet

Draw
1pt 2-1 bet365, Hills

Team news

Poland
Arkadiusz Milik and Bartosz Salamon are both out and Mateusz Klich is suspended. Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny are both set to return to the starting lineup.

Sweden
Martin Olsson is injured but Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Emil Krafth are available after suspension.

Match preview

Despite the presence of two of the world's most iconic strikers in Robert Lewandowski and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, goals could be at a premium in Tuesday's World Cup playoff clash between Poland and Sweden.

With a place in the Qatar World Cup up for grabs, it is sure to be a cagey affair between two established footballing nations so backing a 90-minute draw in Chorzow could be the way to go.

Poland received a bye to the Path B final following Russia's suspension but warmed up for the qualifying decider with a 1-1 draw away to Scotland.

And Sweden also go into the match fresh from a stalemate having played out a goalless draw with Czech Republic in last week's semi-final before Robin Quaison's extra-time strike settled matters.

The stakes are only going to be even higher in Poland on Tuesday night and it is difficult to split the two sides.

Sweden were 3-2 victors when these nations met in the group stage at Euro 2020 last year but only thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Viktor Claesson in what was a fairly even contest.

All four of Sweden's matches at the European Championship were close affairs, featuring a total of grand total of nine goals - five scored and four conceded.

The Swedes have developed a reputation for being tough to break down under Janne Andersson's stewardship and they are unlikely to stray from that approach in such a pivotal match.

With that in mind, extra-time could be needed to decide who books their ticket to Qatar.

Key stat

Each of Sweden's last four matches have featured under 2.5 goals.

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