Match Overview

The 7th round match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament between the national teams of Sweden and Switzerland is scheduled for October 10th at “Strawberry Arena” in Stockholm. This detailed preview covers the Sweden vs. Switzerland encounter, offering insights into predictions, betting odds, and key statistics.

Sweden’s Current Form

Jon-Dahl Tomasson’s squad has had a challenging start to their qualification campaign. Both initial matches were played away from home. Following a 2-2 draw with Slovenia, the Swedes suffered a 0-2 defeat to Kosovo. This extends the Scandinavian team’s winless streak in regular time during World Cup qualifiers to six matches (comprising 2 draws and 4 losses). Furthermore, Sweden has managed to score in only one of these six encounters within the 90 minutes. They currently sit in 3rd place in Group B.

Key Statistics for Sweden

• At least one team failed to score in 7 out of Sweden’s last 8 matches in this tournament.
• On home turf, the team has won in regular time in 9 out of their last 10 World Cup qualifying matches.
• In 6 out of their last 7 home fixtures in the World Cup qualifying cycle, the national team has not conceded a single goal.

Predicted Sweden Lineup (4-3-3)

Viktor Johansson – Daniel Svensson, Hjalmar Ekdal, Victor Lindelof, Gabriel Gudmundsson – Hugo Larsson, Niclas Eliasson, Jesper Karlstrom – Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak.

Switzerland’s Strong Start

The Swiss national team has delighted its fans with an impressive start to their qualification campaign. Murat Yakin’s side convincingly defeated both opponents, scoring four unanswered goals against Kosovo and one less against Slovenia. This extends their unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers to 12 matches (comprising 8 wins and 4 draws). Furthermore, Switzerland has kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 9 encounters in this tournament. By securing maximum points, they have taken the lead in Group B.

Key Statistics for Switzerland

• The Swiss have scored at least twice in 5 out of their last 6 World Cup qualifying matches.
• Away from home, the team has remained undefeated in 19 of their last 20 matches in this tournament (14 wins, 5 draws).
• In 8 of their last 9 away games in the World Cup qualifying cycle, Switzerland has conceded no more than one goal.

Predicted Switzerland Lineup (4-4-2)

Gregor Kobel – Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodriguez – Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Ruben Vargas, Djibril Sow – Breel Embolo, Cedric Itten.

Midfielders Michel Aebischer and Denis Zakaria were not called up to the national team due to injuries.

Match Official

Anthony Taylor (England)

Taylor has officiated 18 international matches during the 2024/25 – 2025/26 seasons. Across these games, he has issued 71 yellow cards (including second yellows), averaging 3.9 yellow cards per match. He has also shown 3 red cards and averaged 24 fouls called per match. Penalties have been awarded in 28% of his games.

Match Prediction: Sweden vs. Switzerland

The Scandinavian team has dropped points in both initial qualification matches, despite being considered favorites by bookmakers. Sweden’s performance in the qualifying cycle has been disappointing for their supporters; they have failed to secure a win in regular time for six consecutive matches (2 draws, 4 losses). Overall, the national team does not currently appear to be a formidable opponent. Sweden also had a poor showing in the last Euro qualifiers, and their recent Nations League results should be evaluated considering the caliber of their opponents. Furthermore, Sweden has struggled with scoring, finding the net in only one of their last six World Cup qualifying fixtures within 90 minutes.

Switzerland, in contrast, has faced no difficulties at the start of their qualification journey, securing two confident victories. The team rarely loses even when playing away in this tournament, having suffered only one defeat in their last 20 matches. A crucial factor that will likely aid Murat Yakin’s side in the upcoming match is their robust defensive play. The Swiss have maintained clean sheets in 8 of their previous 9 World Cup qualifying encounters. Against a low-scoring opponent like Sweden, this could prove to be a significant advantage for the national team.

Final Forecast

My prediction for this match is: “Switzerland to win or draw” with odds of 1.57.