Sweden v Slovakia

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Sweden and Slovakia go toe-to-toe at the Strawberry Arena in Solna on Saturday night in what is not only a top-of-the-table clash in Group 1 in League C but also a straight shoot-out for possible automatic promotion up to League B in the Nations League competition.

After suffering relegation from League B at the end of their last Nations League campaign, Sweden have managed to bounce back in this current competition by putting together a four-match unbeaten start which includes recording three wins and a draw to date.

Important and morale-boosting wins against Azerbaijan along with home and away 3-0 wins respectively against Estonia have helped Sweden to the top of the Group 1 table but they are level on 10 points apiece with their upcoming visitors, Slovakia, prior to this upcoming clash on Saturday night.

The bigger picture shows Sweden have slipped to just four defeats in their last 13 matches overall which have been inflicted upon Saturday's hosts by the likes of Azerbaijan, Portugal, Denmark and Serbia, but also includes collecting seven wins as well.

Results on home soil overall should still give Sweden plenty of confidence and belief ahead of this crucial encounter as the hosts have won 10 out of their last 13 internationals.

Slovakia have continued their recent impressive progress under national coach Francesco Calzona as the visitors are tied on points with Sweden ahead of this top-of-the-table clash in Solna on Saturday night thanks to picking up crucial wins against Estonia and home and away wins against Azerbaijan along with a 2-2 draw at home with Sweden as well.

The visitors must now face the return fixture in Sweden on Saturday night but having been dealt just two losses in their previous 11 internationals in all competitions along with recording six wins during this period as well, Calzona's side will also feel they have a great chance of achieving a result here on Matchday 5.

The wider picture shows Slovakia have been handed just three defeats within their last 15 matches overall which includes picking up nine wins, so the visitors may well fancy their chances of gaining at least a point against Sweden in this upcoming encounter.

In addition, Slovakia have lost just twice in their last 11 outings on the road in all competitions.

Sweden v Slovakia Verdict

This upcoming clash underlines the decline of Sweden's form of late but also showcases how far Slovakia have come in such a short period of time as both nations fight it out for promotion up to League B.

However, Sweden have held the upper hand over Slovakia in previous exchanges as the hosts are unbeaten in their last eight meetings overall, picking up four wins in the process.

Therefore, our main bet will be Sweden win @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Sweden win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.40

Correct Score: Sweden 2-1 @ 8.50