England vs Sweden: Prediction, kick-off, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results
England must reverse their poor results Sweden to reach the ladies’ Euro 2022 final.
Not since 2009 have the Lionesses, who are yet to win the competition, reached a European Championship final with many seeing the hosts as favorites to lift the trophy this month.
A dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Spain, England secured their place in the last four while Sweden scored late in a narrow victory over knockout rookies Belgium as they look for a first title since 1984.
In fact, it was the Lionesses who they defeated in this year’s final, in a penalty shoot-out after it finished 1-1 over two legs, while Sweden also claimed victory in their last meeting in the 2019 World Cup play-offs in third place.
Here are all the details ahead of the match…
Date, kick-off time and place
England vs Sweden has a 20:00 BST kick-off on Tuesday 26 July 2022.
Bramall Lane in Sheffield hosts the match.
Where to watch England vs Sweden
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast on BBC One, with coverage from 7.25pm.
Live broadcast: The BBC will broadcast the match live for free to TV license payers on both their Sport website and iPlayer app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via the Standard Sports live blog.
England vs Sweden team news
No new injury problems have been reported for Sarina Wiegman ahead of the match.
Therefore, tactical decisions will dominate the manager’s thinking with Alex Greenwood tipped to step in for Rachel Daly at left-back. Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, who combined to equalize against Spain, are also pushing to start.
Sweden veteran Caroline Seger is battling a heel injury for missing the last two games.
Prediction England vs Sweden
Another nervy night could be in store for the hosts but Sweden’s high pressure could play into the hands of a team that can move the ball quickly and be clinical in front of goal.
A 2-0 victory for England.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Only since 2005
England to win: 0
Ties: 3
Sweden wins: 3