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TRIBUNLOMBOK.COM - Sweden will host Greece in an international friendly at Strawberry Arena, Solna, on Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 23:00 WIB.

Sweden will use this match as preparation for their World Cup campaign, while Greece did not qualify for the tournament.

Although Sweden had a poor group qualifying stage, they managed to secure a World Cup berth through the secondary route, thanks to their earlier success in the UEFA Nations League group.

In the playoff round, new coach Graham Potter guided Sweden to a 3-1 victory over Ukraine in the semi-final and followed that up with a dramatic 3-2 win against Poland in the final to confirm their ticket to the North American World Cup.

Sweden’s most recent outing ended in a 3-1 defeat to Norway in Oslo on Monday, where Crystal Palace’s Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice and Antonio Nusa added another for Norway, while Sweden managed only a consolation goal in the 76th minute through striker Alexander Isak.

Potter’s team has been drawn in World Cup Group F alongside Tunisia (15 June), the Netherlands (20 June), and Japan (26 June). The clash with Greece is their final opportunity to fine-tune tactics and formations ahead of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Greece, who are not participating in the World Cup, will use this friendly—followed by another against Italy on 7 June—as preparation for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.

Greece is placed in a challenging Nations League group with Serbia, Germany, and the Netherlands, so matches against teams like Sweden and the Azzurri will be valuable experiences.

The Ethniki enter this fixture after two friendlies in March, which ended in a loss to Paraguay and a draw against Hungary.

Head-to-Head: Sweden vs Greece

Across nine previous meetings, neither side holds a clear advantage, with Sweden and Greece each claiming three wins and the remaining three matches ending in draws.

Their last encounter came in October 2021, when the Blagult came out on top with a 2-0 victory.

According to the FIFA World Rankings, Sweden are currently ranked 38th in the world, while Greece sit in 47th place.

Team News: Sweden vs Greece

Goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt and defender Victor Lindelof are expected to return to Sweden’s starting lineup.

Isak is likely to feature after scoring as a substitute in the 28th minute against Norway, while Gyokeres is expected to start on the bench following his appearance for Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday.

With Gabriel Gudmundsson sidelined for the past six weeks due to a hamstring injury, Potter must decide who will fill the left-wing role in his absence.

Greek captain Tasos Bakasetas will miss this match, paving the way for Christos Mouzakitis to step into the midfield.

Coach Jovanovic is keen for a positive result and may opt to maintain the same lineup that drew against Hungary. However, ten players in his squad have ten caps or fewer and will benefit from additional international experience.

Predicted Line-ups: Sweden vs Greece

Sweden: Nordfeldt; Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindelof; Johansson, Bergvall, Svanberg, Karlstrom, Svensson; Isak, Nilsson

Greece: Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Retsos, Koulierakis, Tsimakis; Triantis, Kourbelis; Masouras, Mouzakitis, Tzolis; Pavlidis

Score Predictions: Sweden vs Greece

Sportskeeda Version

Greece typically employ a disciplined low-block defensive structure with quick transitions in midfield.

Sweden adopt a more direct style, and with an attacking lineup featuring Liverpool’s Alexander Isak and Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres, they have the firepower to trouble any side.

We predict a home victory for Sweden.

Predicted Score: Sweden 2-1 Greece

Sportsmole Version

With key players likely to be rested and others focusing on the upcoming tournament, Sweden may not play with the intensity that Potter desires.

Even so, the Scandinavian side should have enough quality to at least secure a draw, despite Greece’s motivation to prove themselves.

Predicted Score: Sweden 1-1 Greece

TribunLombok Version

Sweden’s motivation will be higher as this is their final match before heading into the World Cup stage.

Graham Potter will seek a convincing performance to rebuild confidence after the defeat to Norway.

Although Viktor Gyokeres may not play the full 90 minutes, Sweden still boast an attacking line led by Alexander Isak.

Support from players like Lucas Bergvall and Mattias Svanberg will add creativity to the midfield.

Greece are known for their disciplined defensive setup, but the absence of captain Tasos Bakasetas could hurt their ability to build attacks and link the midfield with the frontline.

Playing at home in Strawberry Arena gives Sweden an edge, with their squad depth and overall quality slightly superior to Greece.

Predicted Score: Sweden 2-0 Greece