Sweden vs Belgium – Quarter-Final – Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Sweden vs Belgium on and what time does it start? Sweden vs Belgium will take place on Friday 22nd July, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Sweden vs Belgium taking place? Sweden vs Belgium will take place at Leigh Sports Village in Leigh, England
Where can I get tickets for Sweden vs Belgium? Click here for the latest ticket information for Sweden vs Belgium
What channel is Sweden vs Belgium on in the UK? Sweden vs Belgium will be televised live on BBC channels
Where can I stream Sweden vs Belgium in the UK? Sweden vs Belgium can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
KEY STATS
- Sweden have won each of their previous four international matches against Belgium (F13 A3)
- Excluding penalty shoot-outs, Sweden are unbeaten in their last 33 international matches
- Sweden have lost two of their previous three Women's EURO final tournament quarter-final matches: 04/09/2009: Sweden 1-3 Norway (Helsinki), 21/07/2013: Sweden 4-0 Iceland (Halmstad), 29/07/2017: Netherlands 2-0 Sweden (Doetinchem)
- Sweden have only failed to score in one of their last 34 international matches
- Sweden have scored the first goal in each of their previous three matches at WEURO 2022
- Sweden have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last 19 international matches
- An appearance for Caroline Seger will see her move into joint third on the all-time list of most appearances at WEURO: 23 Birgit Prinz (Germany), 20 Solvieg Gulbrandsen (Norway), 19 Patrizia Panico (Italy), 18 Katrine Pedersen (Denmark), 18 Caroline Seger (Sweden)
- Belgium have lost only three of their last 14 international matches
- Belgium have not failed to score in their last five Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Belgium have scored exactly one goal in each of their last four Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Belgium have conceded more than one goal in only two of their last 14 international matches
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Sweden: Lindahl; Glas, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson; Angeldal, Asllani, Bjorn; Rytting Kaneryd, Blackstenius, Bonansea
Belgium: Evrard, Vangheluwe, Kees, De Neve, Philtjens; Vanhaevermaet, Biesmans; Eurlings, De Caigny, Cayman; Rolfo
THE PREDICTIONBelgium secured a place in the quarter-finals in dramatic fashion following their victory against Italy combined with Iceland failing to beat France. They now come up against a strong Sweden side who came through a strong Group C as winners, accruing two victories and a draw. These two nations have met four times previously, with Sweden triumphing each time and whilst this is Belgium's first appearance in the knockout phase of a major international tournament, Sweden's recent experience in the latter stage of major tournaments such as the World Cup and Olympic Games cannot be underestimated. As well as Belgium played against Italy last time out, it’s hard to see them being able to keep out a Swedish side who have found the net at least once in 33 of their last 34 international fixtures. When taking into account the ability of Sweden across the pitch, they are well worth backing to overcome the Red Flames and advance into the semi-finals.
