Sweden v Russia Odds

The Sweden v Russia odds for this Sweden Russia betting Final Group D match is very close with both sides available at around the 7/4 mark. It is a winner take all match, whoever loses will be on the next plane home. However a draw will see Sweden safely through on goal difference. The winners will have a Quarter Final against Tournament favourites, Holland. Sweden who got the better of Euro 2004 Champions Greece in their first game, were disappointed that they lost their second game to a late goal from David Villa of Spain. They put up a steadfast defence against the Spaniards and although the second half was nearly all one way traffic, the Swedes have to be applauded to have kept the score’s level for so long. After Spain went one up, Sweden put together a period of excellent football, that eventually saw striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalise. It was his second goal of the Tournament

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Russia who had also lost to Spain came back well to beat the Greeks by one crazy goal to nil. It scored in great opportunist style by Konstantin Zyryanov, after the Greek keeper’s moment of madness. It was no more than what the Russians deserved, they had had a hatful of chances and half chances, most of which were squandered by the otherwise impressive striker, Roman Pavlyuchenko. The Russians play a very effective counter attacking game, most of the players pass the ball really well and quickly and if they can get their act together in front of goal then they can score enough goals who win this vital match. On the other hand, Sweden are a very compact, uncompromising side with a defence that it is very hard to break down. A difficult game to call, Russia who must win are up against it as a draw will see Sweden home, but the Russians seem more likely to score so we are taking them to do enough in what should be an exciting affair.

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