Laden with consequence, the prospect of Japan vs Sweden in Dallas quietly promises to be one of the most intriguing matches of the
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Each of Group F’s first two matchdays delivered 10 goals at a not-too-shabby average of five goals per match.
Sweden have seen the very good and very bad, winning 5-1 against Tunisia in their opening fixture before having their goal difference wiped out in a defeat by the same score against the Dutch.
Japan have logged a 2-2 draw (against the Dutch) and a 4-0 win (Tunisia), giving them the slender advantage of being able to benefit from a draw at AT&T Stadium this evening.
Sweden’s progress thus far has been constructed on weak foundations. Graham Potter galvanised them enough to make it through the play-offs after a dismal qualifying campaign under predecessor Jon Dahl Tomasson, and walloping Tunisia proved little.
They were there for the taking against a high-quality team – and that’s what Japan are too. Sweden are susceptible to a well-drilled and effective side, and Japan are both.
Tonight, we’ll find out whether they have a little bit of steel to go with it.
Japan vs Sweden: Group F
FourFourTwo’s prediction
Japan 2-0 Sweden
FourFourTwo predicts a superior showing from the Samurai Blue and a couple of goals to show for it.
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