Comments and predictions for Sweden vs Slovenia: Tense chase
The match between Sweden vs Slovenia in the World Cup qualifiers takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 19. Nghe An Newspaper, Radio and Television analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Sweden vs Slovenia team information
Alexander Isak only came off the bench in Sweden's 4-1 defeat to Switzerland, but the Liverpool striker is likely to return to the starting line-up against Slovenia, possibly partnering Benjamin Nygren.
The midfield could be strengthened with Emil Forsberg, joining Anthony Elanga, Yasin Ayari and Alexander Bernhardsson. In defence, Emil Holm could make way for Gabriel Gudmundsson.
On the Slovenia side, Petar Stojanovic is absent due to being sent off with two yellow cards in the previous match.
Coach Kek could make several changes following the defeat to Kosovo, with Benjamin Verbic, Dejan Petrovic and Nejc Grandisar likely to be included in the starting line-up.
Latest expected lineup for Sweden vs Slovenia
Sweden:
Johansson; Gudmundsson, Lagerbielke, Hien, Svensson; Bernhardsson, Forsberg, Ayari, Elanga; Nygren, Isak
Slovenia:
Oblak; Brekalo, Bijol, Drkusic; Karnicnik, Petrovic, Elsnik, Janza; Verbic; Gradisar, Vipotnik
Latest football commentary on Sweden vs Slovenia
Sweden entered Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as strong candidates for a direct ticket, with two attacking stars, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, who are expected to lead the team to the big tournament with their superior attacking strength.
However, things have turned out quite the opposite. Sweden are currently bottom of Group B with just one point after five games, meaning they have no chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup through the group stage.
Sweden actually started qualifying with a promising 2-2 draw against Slovenia – albeit bitterly when Zan Vipotnik equalised in the 90th minute – but they were unable to maintain that form.
The yellow team then suffered three consecutive defeats against Kosovo (0-2 and 0-1) and Switzerland (0-2), leading to coach Jon Dahl Tomasson being fired after the September matches.
Graham Potter was appointed to help turn the team around, but his debut ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat to Switzerland.
Despite their poor performance in qualifying, Sweden still have a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the Nations League. Therefore, Potter is keen to have a victory to boost morale when heading to the playoffs.
Slovenia – Sweden's opponents on Tuesday – also started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Sweden, but they were unable to progress either.
After five games, Slovenia have three draws – including two 0-0 draws – and two defeats, sitting third with just three points, meaning this final game is all about honour.
The team's attack under Matjaz Kek has struggled, scoring just two goals in five games – both coming in the opening draw with Sweden.
Even though the World Cup is no longer a chance, Slovenia still wants to end the qualifying round with a win to regain their spirit.
However, they have a poor record against Sweden: winless in their last four encounters in all competitions (three draws, one loss).
Latest Sweden vs Slovenia score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Sweden vs Sloveniaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Sweden 2-1 Slovenia
- WhoScore:Sweden 1-1 Slovenia
- We predict:Sweden 1-1 Slovenia
When and where to watch Sweden vs Slovenia live?
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