Verdict: Both teams to score 

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Luckster

Two camps who are now 90 minutes away from booking their World Cup ticket on Tuesday night, Sweden will welcome Poland to Solna.

Sweden

Starting with the hosts, producing what was an essential performance last week as they stormed their way to an eye-catching 3-1 victory against Ukraine, Sweden will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny last year as they endured a public World Cup qualifying nightmare, Graham Potter’s camp have drastically failed to find any kind of stability over recent times. Remarkably putting just two points on the board from any of their six Group B appearances, the former Chelsea boss is desperately searching for some crucial defensive steel. Including a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Switzerland back in November, Potter’s side have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous 11 straight matchups across all competitions.

Sweden Team News

Bagging what was an iconic qualifying hat-trick against Ukraine last week, Arsenal superstar Viktor Gyokeres will spearhead Sweden’s charge in the final third. Despite still waiting to open his Premier League account with Newcastle this season, Anthony Elanga will partner Gyokeres in the final third.

Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof will lead Sweden out on Tuesday night and will earn a 75th international cap here. Despite only just returning from a muscle injury, Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been included in Potter’s squad.

Poland

As for the visitors, mounting a dramatic second-half comeback at home against Albania last week as they eventually dragged themselves to a 2-1 victory in Warsaw, Poland avoided what would have been an infamous semi-final exit. Nevertheless, drawing a line under their World Cup qualifying adventure back in November with an action-packed 3-2 win against Malta, Jan Urban’s camp have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to November 2024. Taking points off of Holland with both attempts last year, Poland will travel to Solna on Tuesday night more than capable of asking some real questions. It should also be noted, Urban’s side secured a 2-0 win when they last met Sweden for a competitive showdown back in March 2022.

Poland Team News

Finding the net against Albania last week and spearheading Poland’s dramatic comeback, talismanic skipper Robert Lewandowski will lead out Urban’s side on Tuesday and will earn a record-breaking 165th international cap in Solna.

Completing a season-long loan switch to Portuguese giants Porto last year, Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior will start at the heart of Poland’s defence. Appearing to have cemented his spot as Poland’s number one choice, Kamil Grabara will start between the sticks.

Sweden vs Poland Key Factors to Consider

• When Sweden and Poland last met for a competitive showdown back in March 2022, Tuesday’s guests collected a 2-0 victory on home soil.
• Sweden’s 3-1 victory against Ukraine last week was the first competitive win that Tuesday’s hosts have claimed since back in November 2024.
• The Yellows have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous 11 straight matchups across all competitions.
• Poland have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last 11 outings across all fronts.
• Six of Poland’s last eight appearances have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Although Sweden might make their return to Solna on Tuesday night pencilled in as a standout contender on home soil, the Yellows should be bracing themselves for what could be a tricky test here. Watching Poland mount a dramatic second-half comeback at home against Albania as they snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory, the Eagles have continued to shine on either side of opening the New Year. Suffering just a sole defeat from any of their last 11 outings across all competitions, Poland should be confident of testing a leaky Swedish defence in midweek.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Luckster