Our prediction for this Euro 2020 match:
Sweden
Match Time & Date:
18/11/2019
02:45 PM
Prediction: 3-0
Faroe Islands
Sweden, who have already qualified for Euro 2020, will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they host Faroe Islands at their Friends Arena on Monday evening. The Swedes picked up vital three points from Friday’s qualifier against Romania, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of their last group game.
The Nordic side aim to put the icing on the cake on the very successful qualifying campaign, and given Faroe Islands’ shaky defence, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the hosts. Faroe islands, who experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Norway, are unlikely to spoil Sweden’s party at Friends Arena. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Marcus Berg, who found the net in the 2-0 win over Romania.
Highlighted Player (Marcus Berg):
Marcus Berg is a Swedish footballer who was born on 17 August, 1986. The 184-cm-tall attacker played for the likes of Torsby, Velen and Goteborg during his youth career and he continued playing for the Anglarna at senior level.
Marcus Berg joined Groningen in 2007 and two years later he moved to Bundesliga, signing a deal with Hamburger SV. After spending the 2010/2011 season on loan at PSV, the Swedish striker made 13 appearances more for Hamburg and on 8 July, 2013 he joined Panathinaikos. Berg signed a four-year deal with the Greek outfit and it has to be noted that he scored his first goal for the team on his debut against Panetolikos.
The Swedish striker scored 15 goals in the 2013/2014 Greek Superleague campaign with Panathinaikos. Berg has 19 appearances for Sweden U21 team and he made his 42nd for the first team at the 2016 European Championship finals in France. The Swedish forward is well known for his heading ability.
Highlighted Team (Faroe Islands):
Faroe Islands gained membership of FIFA on July 2, 1988 and they played their first official game on August 24 against Iceland. They were beaten by the Icelanders in Akranes, but two years later they recorded probably the most significant victory in the history of the national team as they defeated Austria 1-0 in Euro 1992 qualifiers.
Faroe Islands have yet to qualify for a major tournament, but they have been making progress year by year. The Landsliðið play their home games at Torsvollur and the capacity of the venue is 6.000. Faroe Islands recorded their biggest win against Gibraltar on March 1, 2014 (4-1) and they suffered their biggest defeat in 1996 when they were beaten 8-1 by Yugoslavia in front of home fans.
In the 2016 European Championship qualifiers Faroe Islands recorded a double victory over Greece, but the minnows eventually failed to book their place at the showpiece tournament in France. The likes of Frodi Benjaminsen, Oli Johannesen, Rogvi Jacobsen, Todi Jonsson and Jakup Mikkelsen are the most notable footballers who played for the Faroe Islands national team.
