function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Sweden have failed to reach the knockout phase in three of their last four EURO appearances. Both teams defending very narrowly and it’s end to end stuff. The stage is set for Zlatan to find something... Lukaku pushes Granqvist off the ball and Sweden have a free kick. Sweden vs. Belgium Prediction EURO 2016 Sweden and Belgium will be face to face this Wednesday starting with 20:00 in the last match in this Group that promises to be very exciting and interesting. BELGIUM: Courtois, Meunier, Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Witsel, Nainggolan, De Bruyne, Carrasco, Hazard, R. Lukaku /// SWEDEN: Isaksson, Lindelöf, Johansson, Granqvist, Olsson, Larsson, Ekdal, Källström, Forsberg, Berg, Ibrahimović. Källström's free kick straight at the keeper. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. gtag('js', new Date()); So we need to be very cautious and very compact ourselves.". Lukaku tries to turn and shoot but is marked well by Granqvist and it’s well over the bar. In it comes from Larsson but Granqvist climbing all over the back of Witzel. TEN MINUTES TO KICK-OFF: After winning their last game against Ireland, the Red Devils have the opportunity to win back-to-back games at the European Championships for the first time. Sweden are out if they lose. For once, very poor from De Bruyne, swinging it way too far out and nobody anywhere close to it. It has to be about using our brains and neutralising them. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. And that will seal it. 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This match could be the last one for Zlatan Ibrahimović who announces he is retiring from internationals after UEFA EURO 2016. Zlatan has the ball in the back of the net but maybe he or Berg penalised for a high foot. In qualifying he decided most of our games; he's a big part of our attack but he can't do it alone. Belgium close to taking the lead. A foul against Meunier gives Sweden a free kick on the edge of the box. FIVE MINUTES TO KICK-OFF: The players are in the tunnel and making their way out onto the pitch. Ibrahimovic has yet to score at Euro 2016, Everything you need to know about Sweden vs Belgium, Read more Hungary, Belgium and Portugal to be punished for fan's behaviour, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Good skills but a metre over the bar. The match starts at 20:00 on 22 June 2016.Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers: Janne Andersson or Roberto Martínez? Belgium made one change in their starting line-up after the 3-0 win vs Ireland: Radja Nainggolan plays for Mousa Dembélé. Another wicked cross from De Bruyne, again asking someone to gamble in the box and only Lukaku close. Good effort from De Bruyne but a smart save from Isaksson, who holds onto it very well. Sweden well set up to nullify the attacking threat of Belgium but Hazard sets Witzel who fires over the bar. The adventure almost over for Sweden... SAVE! Suddenly all Sweden again as Alderweireld forced to put behind for a corner. End to end stuff and a surprise it’s still 0-0. That’s his last action as Guidetti replaces him. And that’s it Sweden progress as group runners up and Sweden are out. I hope we have a lot of possession, pass the ball about well and make them run as much as possible, while managing to create a lot of chances and, hopefully, putting them away. Sweden must find something fast as Mertens has his shot saved by Isaksson. Belgium force another corner. The more penetrating football now coming from Belgium but they still can’t quite find a way through. Referee Dr. Felix Brych blows the whistle to get us underway here. Season-by-season guide to the UEFA European Football Championship including matches, standings and video highlights. Official UEFA EURO history. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Marcus Berg has the first shot on goal for Sweden at EURO 2016. We have to be better in our offence as a team. That is Sweden's issue, not ours. Marc Wilmots, Belgium: "Zlatan could be a danger because it is perhaps his final game and he will obviously want to go out with a bang. In it comes but poor from Källström, headed clear by Lukaku. c.src = "//clevernt.com/scripts/02db68678df956343150b3788f16edd1.min.js?20190522=" + Math.floor((new Date).getTime()); At least Sweden are more ambitious than in their last match against Italy. Sweden have not had a single shot on target yet but I expect that to change tonight. Vertonghen’s shot takes a deflection and Belgium have a late corner. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Just the one really big chance so far as Berg denied by a fine Courtois save. In it comes low by Källström but well read by the Belgian defence. And news from the other match is that Ireland lead through Robbie Brady. A look ahead to the crucial Group E fixture, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. One added minute. Lukaku turns and shoots just inside the box. In Swedish team Lustig is doubtful, while on the other side Belgium could be without Dembélé and Carrasco, both players are doubtful for this match. This is another cup final. a.parentNode.insertBefore(c, a); Catch all the upcoming competitions. SAVE! Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Turkey will be eliminated. The two nations have met only once in a major tournament, Belgium won 2-1 in their opening game at Euro 2000, a competition they co-hosted. Something similar to the 20 yard bicycle kick he scored against France in Sweden’s closing group game four years ago would do nicely. Lukaku gets the better of Larsson and closes on goal but Isaksson is out to block his shot. Hello and welcome to out LIVE match coverage as Belgium and Sweden clash in this crucial Group E encounter from the Allianz Riviera. As it stands (0-0 & 0-0) Belgium will finish second in their group and will play against Hungary. Alderweireld leaves a foot out so Sweden have another opportunity. Sweden have two previous 0-0's at European Championships: against Turkey in 2000 and against Netherlands in 2004. That's something I have a little bit more time to figure out how exactly to balance, but we need to respect Belgium. Looked like a head clash. Sweden force another corner as they ramp up the pressure. The Chelsea man was much improved in Belgium’s 3-0 win over Ireland, laying on a goal for Romelu Lukaku. Belgium have not drawn any of their last nine European Championship games, winning three and losing six since their last stalemate - a 0-0 draw against Italy in 1980. Another good ball in from Larsson to Ibrahimovic but again good defending by Meunier, who blocks him off. Euro – Follow the Football match between Sweden and Belgium live with Eurosport. In this run, they only survived the group stage in 2004, when they lost to Netherlands after a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals. OFF THE LINE! Into the last ten minutes and Belgium will take this. They have a very strong attack and a couple of individual players who are very skilful. See detailed profiles for Sweden and Belgium. Sweden vs Belgium Euro 2016 preview: What time does it start, where can I watch it live? Both teams will be going for the victory tonight so it should be a cracker. Now Courtois forced into action as Ibrahimovic’s free kick forces the keeper to stretch and palm clear. Ibrahimović tries the flick up and volley and it’s blocked by Meunier. If we get a good result we're still in it; if we get a bad result we're out of the tournament. A late twist... GOAL BELGIUM! A look ahead to the crucial Group E fixture. A Sweden draw combined with an Irish win would also see the Scandinavians go out. They have to win this game in order to reach the 1/8 finals. Played short to Hazard and he plays it back to De Bruyne who curls his effort just wide! Using the wide men well will be key. ", Erik Hamrén, Sweden (via Uefa): "Zlatan means a lot to us, as he's shown in the past. Northern Ireland will play against Wales. I consent that the Eurosport family of companies may provide me with news and marketing information about their products and services. Disappointing. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. var a = !1; Belgian in a rather attractive grey number tonight with the flag across the chest. Good skills. } catch (e) { Start your Independent Premium subscription today.