"Starting with the hosts, while Sweden might have opened their World Cup qualifying adventure last month in the midst of what was an extended flurry, Jon Dahl Tomasson's camp have endured a stuttering start to proceedings. Last seen putting in a downbeat performance as they slumped to a 2-0 loss away at Kosovo, the Yellows have put just a single point on the board from their opening two Group B showdowns."
"Both completing respective blockbuster Premier League switches over the summer, both Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have been included in Tomasson's squad. Likewise, completing a big-money move to Newcastle back in July, Anthony Elanga will also feature on Friday night. Enjoying what has been a standout campaign with Championship outfit Stoke, Viktor Johansson should start between the sticks in Solna and earn a 10th international cap. Returning from a minor muscle issue last month, Atalanta defender Isak Hien will lead Sweden out this weekend."
Switzerland travel to Solna after a 4-0 opening qualifying win against Kosovo and enter the match on a purple patch under Murat Yakin. Switzerland aim to extend sensational start while Breel Embolo is favored to have over 0.5 shots on target (best odds 7/10, bookmaker Luckster). Sweden have managed only one point from two Group B matches after a 2-0 loss at Kosovo and seek a first qualifying victory. Sweden have won their last five matches at the Strawberry Arena by an aggregate 20-5, with Isak, Gyokeres, Elanga, Johansson and Isak Hien in the squad.
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