Denmark vs Sweden Preview, Prediction and Team News | Int’l Friendlies

Preview

• Date: Wednesday, June 5
• Kick-Off Time: 6:00 PM (GMT)
• Venue:
• Tournament: International Friendlies

Denmark national football team vs Sweden national football team will take place as an International Friendly at the Parken Stadium on June 5 as both teams look to get some valuable game time under their belts.

The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a strong run of form. They have suffered just one defeat in their last eight games across competitions, securing six wins and one draw in the remaining seven. In these games, the Danes scored 14 goals and conceded just five as their defence was rock-solid in nearly every game. As a result, they also kept four clean sheets in these games. Now, they will lock horns with a familiar foe and will look to build momentum ahead of Euro 2024.

Sweden, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a mixed run of form. They have suffered three defeats in their last eight games across competitions, but have also secured four wins and one draw from the remaining five games. During this phase, the Swedes scored 12 goals but conceded a worrying 14 goals as their need to become defensively solid grew. Despite not having qualified for the Euros, they will look to put their best foot forward.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

Team News

Denmark National Football Team News

Manager Kasper Hjumland has included most of his star players, with Christian Eriksen’s inclusion after his horror incident in 2021 bound to bring a smile to several faces. Other stars such as Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Hojlund, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joakim Maehle have also been included.

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Sweden National Football Team News

Manager Janne Andersson will go with a strong lineup for this game, and might even experiment considering Sweden are not going to Euro 2024.

Predicted Lineups

Denmark national football team lineup:

The manager will likely go with his strongest XI for this game in order to scope out what changes the team needs, if any.

Predicted XI: Kasper Schmeichel (C) (GK); Joakim Maehle, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen; Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Christian Norgaard, Thomas Delaney; Rasmus Hojlund, Jonas Wind.

Sweden national football team lineup:

This game will give them the opportunity to try out new players and tactics, without much pressure of achieving a result.

Predicted XI: Robin Olsen (GK); Emil Krafth, Victor Lindelof, Filip Helander, Ludwig Augustinsson; Dejan Kulusevski, Jens Cajuste, Albin Ekdal (C), Emil Forsberg; Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak.

Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced off a fair few times over the last couple of decades. However, recent history favors Sweden, which has won two of the last five meetings between the nations. Denmark have won one, while two games have ended in draws.

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Last 5 Games

• Denmark 2-0 Sweden
• Sweden 0-0 Denmark
• Sweden 1-0 Denmark
• Denmark 2-2 Sweden
• Sweden 2-1 Denmark

Denmark vs Sweden Prediction

Considering most of the games between these two teams has been fairly low-scoring, that will likely be the case in the next match as well. Denmark will look to play at a good tempo and will look to score as they prepare for Euro 2024. Meanwhile, Sweden could be in experimentation mode and name an inexperienced lineup for the game.

Prediction: Denmark 2-1 Sweden.

Betting Tips & Odds

Considering this is a friendly, both teams have ample incentive to attack. Despite both teams scoring in just two of the last five meetings, that could happen in the upcoming low-pressure situation with both teams. Also, it is worth taking a punt on Denmark to even keep a clean sheet since they will likely be in a focused mode ahead of the Euros.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score – Yes.
• To Score in Both Halves – Denmark.
• Match Total – Over 2.5 Goals.

Match Odds

• Denmark Win: 2.40
• Draw: 3.20
• Sweden Win: 2.85

Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden Live?

Q. Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden live in India?

The Denmark vs Sweden game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden live game in UK?

The game between Denmark and Sweden will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden in USA?

The match between Denmark and Sweden will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden game in Denmark?

The Denmark vs Sweden will be live on DAZN in Denmark.

Q. Where to watch Denmark vs Sweden live in Sweden?

The Denmark vs Sweden game will be available on DAZN for Swedish fans.

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