Wednesday night, Sweden and the Netherlands clash in Lyon for a place in the final of the Women’s World Cup. Both selections will engage thoroughly to try to win a place in the final.
As current European champions, the Netherlands are assuming their status. The Oranje have climbed into the last four of the World Cup for the first time in their history, four years after their first participation in this competition. In the group stage, the Dutch first dominated New Zealand at the very end of the match (1-0) before dismissing without much problem Cameroon (3-1). Finally, for their last game in this group, they dominated Canada to capture the first phase of the group. Then, in the round of 16, the Dutch have long struggled to get rid of the Japanese but have benefited from a generous penalty to win (2-1). In the quarterfinals, they ended the Italian adventure in this edition after their easy victory, thanks to a second half of very high level (2-0).
Who would have thought that Sweden would reach the last square? Especially since she was unlucky in the draw. Indeed, she first found herself in a group where she had to face the United States against which she has long been a match before giving in late (0-2). Before that, she had not had too much trouble getting rid of Chile (0-2) and Thailand (5-1). In the round of 16, the Scandinavians dismissed Canada, after a close and closed meeting, which allowed them to compete against Germany in the quarter. Saturday, at Roazhon Park, the Swedes achieved a feat by dominating a formidable team from Germany, considered one of the main candidates for the title.
The Netherlands will be able to count on all their strength for this poster. Holder since the beginning of the tournament, Lyonnaise Shanice van de Sanden has been disappointing for a few games and could possibly lose her place in favor of Munich’s Lineth Beerensteyn. However, the Arsenal striker, Vivianne Mieidema, scorer against Italy, is undisputed in the midfield and Barcelona Lieke Martens scored twice against Japan and is always formidable. Central defender Montpellier Anouk Dekker is no longer in front of the cage Van Veenendaal.
Several Swedes are well known by fans of the French female D1. We find the Montpellier Sembrant and Jakobsson, not often holder, and the Parisienne Glas. In the middle, ex-PSG player Kosovare Asllanni is the cornerstone of Swedish offensive animation. Aware of the last two meetings, the Munich Röflo will be suspended.
The probable composition of the Netherlands:
Van Veenandaal – Van Lunteren, Van der Gragt, Bloodworth, Van Dongen – Groenen, Spitse, Van de Donk – Van de Sanden (or Beerensteyn), Miedema, Martens.
Absent: None.
Uncertain: None
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Van Veenandaal
Van Lunteren – Van Der Gragt – Bloodworth – Van Dongen
Groenen – Spitse – Van de Bonk
Van de Sanden – Miedema – Martens
The likely composition of Sweden:
Lindahl – Glas, Fischer, Sembrant, Eriksson – Rubensson, Asllani, Seger – Jakobsson, Blackstenius, Hurtig.
Absent: Rölfo (suspended).
Uncertain: None
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Lindahl
Glas – Fischer – Sembrant – Eriksson
Rubensson – Asllani – Seger
Jakobsson – Blackstenius – Hurtig
These two selections have only been played four times in history. The Netherlands have won 2 of these matches while Sweden has won only one. Finally, they parted a draw once.
– The Netherlands are playing their first World Cup semi-final.
– Sweden is much more experienced at the global level.
– Both teams have won all their matches in this World Cup.
– Sweden pulled Germany in the previous round, while the Netherlands had a lighter draw, an inexperienced Italy and a Japan not at its level.
Sweden will be able to put its experience in big tournaments to win and qualify for its 2nd final after the one played in 2003.
Betting Tips: Draw or win of Sweden
Odds: 1.60
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