France
Sweden
France
Sweden
Sweden
France
Sweden
France
France
Sweden
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, France faced Norway and secured a convincing 4-1 victory. This win marks another strong performance for the French side as they continue their campaign.
Match statistics (Norway vs France):
Team Overview
Sweden played to a 1-1 draw against Japan in their most recent World Cup match. This result leaves them looking to improve as they face a tough challenge ahead.
Match statistics (Japan vs Sweden):
In a commanding performance, France secured a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe was the standout player, scoring twice and assisting another, ensuring his team advanced with confidence.
The match began with France asserting their dominance, controlling 61% of possession and launching a barrage of attacks. Despite an early disallowed goal by Mbappe due to offside, the French side maintained pressure, culminating in a goal just before halftime, with Mbappe finding the net in the 45th minute, assisted by O. Dembele.
After the break, France continued their offensive onslaught, with Bradley Barcola doubling the lead in the 53rd minute, courtesy of a pass from M. Olise. Sweden struggled to respond, managing only three shots on target compared to France's 12, reflecting the disparity in attacking prowess.
Mbappe sealed the game with his second goal in the 74th minute, again assisted by Olise. France's clinical finishing was evident as they registered 25 total shots to Sweden's 8, alongside a significant advantage in corners, 9 to 1. The match concluded without any cards, showcasing a disciplined performance from both sides.
This victory not only highlights France's attacking capabilities but also raises questions about Sweden's defensive organization, as they failed to create significant chances against a relentless French side.
France has shown impressive form in their last three matches, winning all with a total of 10 goals scored and only 2 conceded, averaging 3.33 goals per game. In contrast, Sweden's recent performances have been less convincing, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded in their last three matches, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
The head-to-head record favors France, who have won 4 out of 6 encounters against Sweden, with an average of 3 goals per game in these matchups. France's last match against Sweden ended in a 3-0 victory, showcasing their dominance with an expected goals (xG) of 3.17 compared to Sweden's 0.65, indicating a significant disparity in attacking efficiency.
France is likely to employ a high-pressing strategy to disrupt Sweden's build-up play, while Sweden may focus on counter-attacks to exploit any gaps left by the French defense. This tactical approach could lead to a high number of shots on target for France, given their attacking prowess and Sweden's defensive vulnerabilities.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
M. Lacroix
D
T. Hernandez
D
A. Tchouameni
M
M. Kone
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
D. Doue
M
K. Mbappe
F
J. Widell Zetterstrom
G
G. Lagerbielke
D
I. Hien
D
G. Gudmundsson
D
A. Bernhardsson
M
V. Lindelof
M
Y. Ayari
M
E. Stroud
M
A. Elanga
F
V. Gyökeres
F
A. Isak
F
