Sweden Reviewed World Cup Matches
4 investigationsLatest Sweden national team football matches: every report comes with full stats, xG analysis and the Crime Index of the result.
Current squad — Sweden national team
Goalkeepers
- 1J. Widell Zetterström
- 12V. Johansson
- 23K. Nordfeldt
Defenders
- 2G. Lagerbielke
- 4I. Hien
- 6H. Johansson
- 8D. Svensson
- 14H. Ekdal
- 15C. Starfelt
- 20E. Smith
- 24E. Stroud
Midfielders
- 3V. Lindelöf
- 5G. Gudmundsson
- 7L. Bergvall
- 10B. Nygren
- 11A. Elanga
- 13K. Sema
- 16J. Karlström
- 18Y. Ayari
- 19M. Svanberg
- 21A. Bernhardsson
- 22B. Zeneli
- 26T. Ali
Attackers
- 9A. Isak
- 17V. Gyökeres
- 25G. Nilsson
Injuries & Suspensions
- I. Hien— Missing Fixture (Muscle Bruise)
Sweden Squad: Latest Match
Sweden — Tunisia · 3-1-4-2- 23K. NordfeldtG
- 2G. LagerbielkeD
- 4I. HienD
- 3V. LindelofD
- 16J. KarlstromM
- 21A. BernhardssonM
- 10B. NygrenM
- 18Y. AyariM
- 5G. GudmundssonM
- 17V. GyökeresF
- 9A. IsakF
Netherlands vs Sweden 5:1 — Braces from Brobbey and Gakpo Sealed the Rout
The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1, backing up their xG edge (2.61 to 1.01).
France — Sweden 3:0 — The Most Honest Scoreline
France scored almost exactly what they created: 3.17 xG, three goals, a 0.95 conversion rate. No hot streak, no fortune — just 25 shots of sustained pressure. Sweden''s goalkeeper made nine saves and still lost by three.
Japan — Sweden 1:1: Twenty Fouls Cut The Game Apart
Nobody deserved more. Japan built the better chances — 1.21 xG to 0.64 — while Sweden kept the sharper edge, converting at 1.56 and forcing eight corners. The 1:1 draw at a 50% Crime Index split the difference honestly.
Sweden vs Tunisia 5-1 — Five Goals and an Ayari Brace
Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in the group stage, backing up an xG edge (1.33 to 0.28) with exceptional finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head coach of the Sweden national team?
Per the most recently analyzed match (Sweden — Tunisia) — Graham Potter.
How many players are in the Sweden national team's current squad?
26 players: goalkeepers — 3, defenders — 8, midfielders — 12, attackers — 3.
How often do Sweden's match results diverge from the xG-expected outcome?
Bravsen has analyzed 4 matches — average Crime Index 66, with 2 scoring 60+ (the threshold for an anomalous gap between the result and the xG model).
8 articles have been reviewed for Sweden's national team, all within the FIFA World Cup.
Sweden Matches in the Database
Recent results include a 0:3 loss to France, a 1:1 draw with Japan, and a heavy 1:5 defeat to Netherlands. Eight pieces document a tough group stage without a win across the last three matches.