Sweden Women will play host to France Women at 3Arena in the Women's UEFA Nations League third-place playoff on Tuesday. Both teams have been eliminated from the race to the final, but could still go home with a prize.
Sweden Women vs France Women Preview
The sides are set to face off in the second leg of the Women's UEFA Nations League finals third-place play-off. Sweden lost 2-1 to France in the first leg at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims. After three back-to-back defeats to France, Sweden now have an opportunity to deliver a decisive response in front of their home fans.
The Blue-Yellow have been gliding on a disastrous lane of losses. After an impressive five-game winning streak between June and mid-July, the hosts have since failed to win a match. They have lost their last four matches in all competitions, conceding nine goals. Sweden last defeated France in October 2022, 3-0 at home.
France Women's objective was to reach the final of the 2025 Women's UEFA Nations League. However, their dream was cut short in the semifinals, after losing to Germany 3-2 on aggregate. The defeat will certainly affect France's ranking in the UEFA Nations League. Last June, they ranked first ahead of Germany, in second place.
Les Bleues managed to return to winning ways in their previous match following three winless outings, including two defeats. Although they won 2-1 at home against Sweden in the first leg, France's performance was far from convincing. However, they could be inspired by their previous three wins over Sweden as they head to Solna.
Sweden Women vs France Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sweden have won once, drawn once, and lost thrice in their last five matches against France.
- Sweden have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Sweden have scored seven goals and conceded 11 in their last five matches in all competitions.
- France have scored 10 goals and conceded eight in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sweden have won once and lost four times in their last five matches, while France have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Sweden – L-L-L-L-W, France – W-D-L-L-W.
Sweden Women vs France Women Prediction
Sweden may have vengeance in mind against France, but we don’t expect a ruthless fighting spirit in this game, as it is a third-place play-off.
France will be looking to extend their impressive run against the hosts, but playing away from home could prove challenging.
Sweden are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Sweden Women 3-1 France Women
Sweden Women vs France Women Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sweden Women to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Sweden Women to score first – Yes
Tip 4: France Women to score - Yes