France
Sweden
France
Sweden
Sweden
France
Sweden
France
France
Sweden
Teamübersicht
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, who have been in excellent form throughout the tournament.
Match statistics (Norway vs France):
Teamübersicht
Sweden played to a 1-1 draw against Japan in their most recent World Cup encounter. Despite the draw, the Swedish team has shown flashes of potential, but they will need to improve to compete effectively in their upcoming match.
Match statistics (Japan vs Sweden):
France secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the match.
The French side controlled the game from the outset, boasting 61% possession and unleashing a staggering 25 shots, with 12 of those on target. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring just before halftime, netting a goal in the 45th minute after a well-placed assist from O. Dembele. This goal was crucial, especially after an earlier effort by Mbappe was disallowed for offside in the 21st minute.
In the second half, France continued to apply pressure, with Bradley Barcola doubling the lead in the 53rd minute, assisted by M. Olise. Mbappe then sealed the victory with his second goal of the match in the 74th minute, again benefiting from Olise's creativity. Sweden struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 8 total shots and failing to convert any into goals.
Defensively, France remained solid, committing 14 fouls compared to Sweden's 10, while also earning 9 corners to Sweden's solitary corner. The match highlighted France's attacking depth and tactical discipline, setting a strong precedent as they advance in the tournament.
France has shown impressive form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and scoring a total of 24 goals, averaging 3.33 goals per game. In contrast, Sweden has struggled, managing only 3 wins and conceding 21 goals in the same number of matches, averaging 2.1 goals against per game.
In their recent encounters, France has consistently outperformed Sweden, winning 4 out of the last 6 head-to-head matches, which indicates a psychological advantage heading into this fixture.
Statistically, France has a significant edge in terms of expected goals (xG), with a recent xG of 3.17 against Sweden's 0.65 in their last encounter. This disparity highlights France's attacking prowess compared to Sweden's defensive vulnerabilities. Additionally, France's average possession rate of 61% in their last match suggests they dominate ball control, which could limit Sweden's offensive opportunities.
Furthermore, France's ability to create chances is evident from their average of 9 corners per game, while Sweden managed only 1 corner in their last match against France. This indicates a clear difference in offensive pressure and set-piece opportunities.
Tactically, France is likely to employ a high-pressing game, aiming to exploit Sweden's defensive weaknesses early on. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to attack will be crucial, especially with their high number of shots inside the box. Sweden, on the other hand, may focus on counter-attacks but will need to be wary of France's pace and creativity in midfield.
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
