Will Sweden manage to snatch a victory from favourite Belgium in their upcoming match?
Upcoming Euro 2024 Qualifier: Belgium versus Sweden
On Monday, 16th October, the King Baudouin Stadium will host a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden.
Belgium
The Red Devils, currently leading Group F, are known for their strong offensive capabilities, with an impressive ability to create and convert scoring opportunities. However, there are concerns about their defense when dealing with offside situations. Having secured their spot in the championship by defeating Austria 3:2 in their last match, Belgium will likely give some playing time to their reserve players for this fixture.
Sweden
Sweden has struggled in their qualifying campaign so far, only collecting 6 points from five matches and finding themselves in third place. Their weaknesses lie in offside defense and creating scoring chances. Despite facing an opponent who has already secured a spot in the championship, Sweden is hopeful for an upset as they look to make the most of their remaining games.
Interesting Facts
- In the initial round of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Belgium defeated Sweden 3:0 away.
- Only two of the last five matches between the teams have seen the total (2.5) bet succeed at odds of 1.93.
- Only one of the last five matches between the teams has witnessed both teams scoring, at odds of 1.95.
- Belgium's national team remains undefeated in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Bookmaker Odds
Zenit bookmaker offers the following odds for the upcoming match:
- Win for Belgium: 1.65
- Draw: 4.10
- Win for Sweden: 5.40
Prediction
With Belgium already having secured their spot in the championship and expected to field a weaker lineup, Sweden sees this as an opportunity for a positive result. Supporting the underdog in this instance, placing a bet on Sweden not to lose at odds of 2.35 with Zenit, might be a sound strategy.
Despite Sweden's struggles in the qualifying campaign, they eye an upset against the Red Devils in the upcoming match, given Belgium's anticipated weaker lineup. The Swedish team could potentially profit from this fixture by betting on them not to lose at odds of 2.35 with Zenit, considering they historically have kept games competitive against European-league powerhouses like the Premier League-contending Belgium.
