Sweden vs Tunisia – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Sweden launch their World Cup return against Tunisia in Guadalupe on Monday.

Estadio Monterrey provides the dramatic setting for this intriguing Group F opener. The Swedes arrive hoping to emulate their thrilling 2018 quarter-final run. Graham Potter has completely revitalised the squad following a turbulent qualification campaign.

Meanwhile, Tunisia step onto the global stage for a seventh time. Sabri Lamouchi’s side achieved history by winning their qualifying group without conceding. Both nations face immense pressure in a challenging group containing the Netherlands and Japan.

Sweden vs Tunisia – Match preview and team news

Team news

Sweden

Graham Potter reports no major injury concerns heading into Sunday’s opening round. Defender Emil Holm previously withdrew from the squad before the tournament began. Gabriel Gudmundsson remains a slight doubt after battling a severe virus recently. Daniel Svensson or Elliot Stroud stand ready to deputise out wide if required.

Victor Lindelof, Anthony Elanga, Benjamin Nygren, and Alexander Bernhardsson have recovered from minor issues. Lindelof expects to anchor Potter’s central defensive trio in a fluid tactical shape. Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak will spearhead the potent Swedish attacking line.

Tunisia

Sabri Lamouchi expects to have a fully fit squad available for this crucial fixture. The manager will likely alter the team that suffered a heavy defeat against Belgium. Burnley playmaker Hannibal Mejbri expects to regain his starting spot in midfield.

Union Berlin enforcer Rani Khedira should also return to the starting eleven. Former Arsenal prospect Omar Rekik will marshal the Tunisian defensive line. Mouhib Chamakh will start between the posts for the Eagles of Carthage.

Form

Sweden

Sweden endured a disastrous initial qualifying campaign under former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson. They finished bottom of their group behind Switzerland, Kosovo, and Slovenia. The Blue and Yellow collected just two points during that dismal six-match run.

However, their UEFA Nations League ranking offered a vital second chance through the playoffs. Potter guided them to thrilling playoff victories over Ukraine and Poland in March. They recently lost 3-1 against Norway before drawing 2-2 with Greece.

Tunisia

Tunisia arrive in North America boasting a near-perfect qualification record. The Eagles of Carthage won nine matches to finish 13 points clear at the summit. They achieved history by becoming the first team to qualify without conceding a single goal.

Their recent form presents a far less convincing picture ahead of the tournament, however. Lamouchi’s men suffered a penalty shootout defeat against Mali during the Africa Cup of Nations. They also lost their final warm-up matches against Austria and Belgium.

Predicted lineups

Sweden Predicted XI: Nordfeldt; Hien, Lindelof, Lagerbielke; Bernhardsson, Karlstrom, Ayari, Gudmundsson; Nygren; Gyokeres, Isak

Tunisia Predicted XI: Chamakh; Valery, Rekik, Talbi, Ali Abdi; Skhiri, Khedira; Achouri, Hannibal, Gharbi; Chaouat

How to watch Sweden vs Tunisia?

In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on television via ITV1. Football fans in the United States can watch the entire fixture on Fox Sports.

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