class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The lowest-ranked team in Group E are currently top but Goal expects them to struggle to contain one of Europe's best young strikers in Euro 2020
Group E leaders Slovakia face Sweden in St Petersburg on Friday with Stefan Tarkovic’s men knowing another win would assure them of a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stages.
Milan Skriniar scored the winner to give his country a 2-1 win against Poland in their opening fixture, putting them in good stead to qualify for the next round.
Sweden vs Slovakia Latest Odds
The most recent meeting between these two sides came in a friendly in 2018 which saw Slovakia score late on to claim a 1-1 draw.
Another stalemate is offered at 12/5 (3.40) with bet365 while the Scandinavians are clear favourites at 5/6 (1.83) to get their first win of the tournament, and the side from eastern Europe available at 15/4 (4.75) to book their place in the last-16 with a victory.
Sweden vs Slovakia Team News
Neither side have any major injury concerns heading into the game.
Slovakia played for half an hour against 10-men in their previous match and should be relatively fresh, while Sweden might be a little more fatigued having spent the majority of their 0-0 draw against Spain chasing the ball.
Sweden vs Slovakia Preview
Both sides picked up unexpected results in their respective opening matches, with Slovakia delighted to claim three points and Sweden celebrating their draw as if it was a victory.
Indeed, Janne Andersson’s men came close to recording a famous win with Alexandar Isak proving a real danger for the Spanish defence.
The Real Sociedad striker had a couple of chances to score himself while also setting up a great opportunity for Marcus Berg which he should have put away.
Isak will surely net his first goal at a major tournament if he plays at a similar level on Friday, with the 21-year-old full of confidence following a superb campaign in La Liga which saw him net 17 times.
Sweden vs Slovakia Tips and Predictions
Isak is offered at 5/1 (6.00) to break the deadlock, while the price of 15/8 (2.88) for him to net at any time looks extremely appealing.
The same player to score first and Sweden to win could also be worthy of consideration for a value bet at 6/1 (7.00).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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