Sweden (W) VS England (W) Prediction 18 July 2025

Sweden (W) VS England (W) Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:18-07-2025 03:00 Friday

【Strength Comparison】
England (W) are the slight favorites heading into this UEFA European Women's Championship quarterfinal matchup. They are currently ranked 1st in the FIFA Women's World Rankings, while Sweden (W) are ranked 2nd.
England (W)'s recent form has been impressive, with a 66.7% win rate in their last 6 matches. Sweden (W) have also been in good form, with a 50% win rate in their last 6 matches.
Both teams have proven goalscoring abilities, with Sweden (W) averaging 2.67 goals per game and England (W) averaging 2.33 goals per game in their recent matches.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head records show that these two teams have met several times in recent years, with the results being fairly even. England (W) have a slight edge, winning 3 of the last 7 encounters, while Sweden (W) have won 2 and there have been 2 draws.
The most recent meeting was a quarterfinal match at the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championship, which ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time. England (W) won the penalty shootout 4-3 to advance.

【Key Factors】
This match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams possessing the quality and experience to win. Key factors that could determine the outcome include:Defensive organization and ability to limit the opposition's attacking threatsEffectiveness of the teams' attacking play and clinical finishingFitness and stamina levels, as this is a knockout stage matchAbility to handle the pressure and intensity of a high-stakes encounter【Expert Prediction】 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪
Given the evenly matched nature of these two teams, I predict a hard-fought 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, with the match potentially going to extra time or penalties to decide the winner.
England (W)'s slightly stronger overall form and their recent penalty shootout victory over Sweden (W) give them a slight edge. However, Sweden (W)'s experience and quality mean they will push England (W) all the way and make this a fascinating tactical battle.
Ultimately, I believe this match could come down to a moment of individual brilliance or a defensive lapse, making it an exciting and unpredictable encounter. Whichever team is able to maintain their composure and clinical edge in front of goal is likely to emerge victorious.