Projected Lineups
Belgium
G: M. Sels
D: T. Castagne
D: W. Faes
D: A. Theate
D: J. Vertonghen
M: Y. Carrasco
M: Y. Tielemans
M: L. Dendoncker
M: O. Mangala
A: R. Lukaku
A: D. Lukébakio
Sweden
G: R. Olsen
D: V. Lindelöf
D: L. Wahlqvist
D: G. Gudmundsson
D: I. Hien
M: E. Forsberg
M: Samuel Gustafson
M: D. Kulusevski
M: M. Svanberg
A: A. Isak
A: V. Gyokeres
This Monday, October 16, Belgium and Sweden will be facing off at 6:45pm (UTC) at the Stade Roi Baudouin stadium in Brussel, with sunny skies and temperatures of 46 degrees (F). The teams played against each other in the European Championship on March 24, with Belgium emerging victorious in a 0-3 win — R. Lukaku making all 3 goals for Belgium. This upcoming game will be a momentous one as both teams aim to qualify for the Uefa European Championship.
Belgium has had recent tough form, losing 0 and drawing 0 in their last 5 games. The home side has only found the back of the net 3 times in the same amount of games, but saw R. Lukaku score 1 in their last match. This 3 - 2 win over Germany in the Friendlies gave them their 4th win of the season, totaling 13 points and putting them 1st in the standings. Things looked up when Belgium faced Germany on 24.03.2023, with R. Lukaku bagging a hat-trick, ensuring their 0 - 3 win. Belgium's start striker, R. Lukaku, is fit and in good form, having scored 8 goals in the tournament this year.
Sweden has enjoyed success recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their offense has been sharp, scoring 8 goals in the last 5 encounters. Furthermore, they enter this match in good health, with no reported injuries. Over their last 5 games against opposition of similar standings, they have netted an impressive average of 2.75 goals while conceding 1.25. J. Karlsson was the standout performer in their last home match, netting two goals in a 4 - 1 victory over New Zealand.
In the past nine meetings between Belgium and Sweden, Belgium has won six, drawn one, and lost two. Of the most recent matchups between these two clubs, we've seen an average of three goals scored per game. Nevertheless, the only thing that's certain is that these two nations will continue to battle it out until it's determined which team stands above the other.
Sweden had an impressive performance against New Zealand in their last match, emerging victorious with a 5-4 scoreline. They are in good shape heading into their next match and will be looking to repeat their success with an even greater offensive output.
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Home -0.75
Average Odds: 1.78