Sweden vs Canada Predictions and Betting Tips
Sweden women and Canada women clash in the gold-medal match in the Women’s football tournament as both teams would be keen on etching their names into Olympic history. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides were pitted against each other in the 2019 World Cup- the Swedes emerging victorious via a solitary goal.
Who grabs gold this Friday ?
Sweden hasn’t put a foot wrong in this year’s Olympics as they head into this final game having won five from five. They did well to get past Australia in the semis with the aid of a solitary strike from Fridolina Rolfo. With 13 goals scored en route to the final, they would be looking to do one better than they did in the last Olympics in which they earned silver.
Canada, on the flip side, has picked up bronze in the past two Olympics. They’re guaranteed at least a silver medal, however, we expect them to go for gold against the Swedes this Friday. They haven’t been the best side, nonetheless, they have managed to grind out wins just like they did against the reigning world champions the USA in the semifinals. A 75th-minute penalty from Jessie Fleming proved to be all that separated both sides.
Sweden vs Canada Prediction: 2-1
We could say both sides can go head-to-head on paper, however, the Swedes have been far more convincing in this years Olympics. As such, we would be banking on the Yellow and Blue to pick up the gold medal.
