Poland vs Sweden Predictions

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UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League · World
medium confidence
Poland

Poland

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

Sweden

Sweden

🗓️ Tuesday, 17 Nov 2026 at 19:45 UTC

Win Probability (1X2)

Poland 32%Draw 30%Sweden 38%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Sweden Win

@ 2.9(+10% edge)

Recommended Bets: Poland vs Sweden

Match Result: Sweden Win
@ 2.816/10
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
@ 2.25/10

Poland vs Sweden: Match Preview

Poland enter this fixture third in the group, having collected just four points from four games, but they remain unbeaten at home with a 6-0 rout of Romania and a goalless draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Sweden, meanwhile, top the group with ten points and have yet to taste defeat, combining a steady attack with a defence that has allowed only three goals in four matches. With Sweden already three points clear and Poland needing a win to keep their hopes alive, the stakes are clear.

Statistically, the matchup is defined by Poland's home defensive record—no goals conceded in two Nations League home games—contrasted with Sweden's efficient attack, which has produced 1.75 goals per game across the group stage. Poland's shot volume at home (17.2 per match in the last five) is high, but their conversion has been inconsistent outside the Romania game. Sweden's away record is less prolific (two goals scored, one conceded in two matches), but their overall form string (WDWW) and recent 3-1 win over Poland suggest a side comfortable in tight, competitive fixtures. Both teams have seen exactly half their Nations League matches go over 2.5 goals, and the first goal has arrived before the 30th minute in over half their recent games.

The model expects a balanced contest, with Sweden's more reliable attack and group-leading form giving them a narrow edge. Poland's home clean sheets are respected, but Sweden's ability to create chances and convert them—especially through Viktor Gyökeres, who has scored in three of the last four—makes them slight favourites. The likeliest scenario is a low-scoring away win, with both teams having spells of control but Sweden more clinical in the final third.

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Poland1.25

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Sweden1.40

Expected goals · model says 1.40

Win Probability
Poland 34% Draw 26% Sweden 40%

Over 2.5 Goals

49%

BTTS: Yes

54%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Poland vs Sweden Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
32%
30%
38%
Poland 32%Draw 30%Sweden 38%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
51%
49%
Over 2.5 51%Under 2.5 49%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
33%
67%
Over 9.5 33%Under 9.5 67%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Poland vs Sweden that most previews miss.

  • 1Poland have conceded zero goals in their two Nations League home matches but allowed four in two away games.
  • 2Sweden's last four matches have averaged just 2.0 total goals, with only one exceeding three goals.
  • 3Three of the last four head-to-heads have seen both teams score, but only one has finished with more than three goals.

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The Case For This Poland vs Sweden Prediction

This is a contest between a Poland side with a strong home defensive record and a Sweden team that leads the group and has yet to lose. The statistical profile points to a tight match, with Sweden's slightly higher attacking output and more consistent form tipping the balance.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Sweden are unbeaten in the group (W3 D1) and have conceded just three goals in four matches.
  • →Both teams average 1.75 goals for per game in this Nations League campaign, but Poland's home defence (0 goals conceded in two) is offset by Sweden's away solidity (one goal conceded in two).

Match Context

  • →Poland's only home win came against bottom side Romania; they failed to score in two of their last five.

🚩 Poland vs Sweden Corners Prediction

high confidence
8.3expected total corners
Over 33%
Under 67%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for Poland and 3.3 for Sweden, for an expected total of 8.3. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (67%). Over 8.5: 45% · Over 10.5: 22%.

More corners tips:Over 9.5 →Under 9.5 →

How Poland and Sweden Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Poland vs Sweden Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

PolandPolandlast 5 matches
Robert Lewandowskisub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Piotr ZielińskiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Jan BednarekXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Sebastian SzymańskiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

P. Wisniewskisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. Potulskisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

SwedenSwedenlast 5 matches
Viktor GyökeresXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Benjamin Nygrensub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Yasin Ayarisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Alexander Isaksub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Poland's recent form is mixed, with a single win (6-0 over Romania) in their last five and two matches where they failed to score. Sweden, by contrast, are unbeaten in their last four group games (W3 D1), including a 3-1 home win over Poland, and have conceded just three goals in that span.

Poland vs Sweden — Last 4 Matches

PolandPolandLast 4 results
L0-1
W6-0
L1-3
D0-0
L@ Bosnia & Herzegovina0-1
Wvs Romania6-0
L@ Sweden1-3
Dvs Bosnia & Herzegovina0-0

Strengths

  • +50% clean sheet rate this season
  • +High-volume attack — 17 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession — 55% avg
SwedenSwedenLast 4 results
W1-0
D1-1
W3-1
W2-1
W@ Romania1-0
D@ Bosnia & Herzegovina1-1
Wvs Poland3-1
Wvs Romania2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5

What History Says: Poland vs Sweden

Sweden have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning three of the last four meetings, including the reverse fixture in September. Both teams have found the net in three of those games, but only once has either side kept a clean sheet.

Poland vs Sweden Head-to-Head History

Last 4 meetings between these sides

1

Poland wins

0

Draws

3

Sweden wins

25%0% draws75%
28 Sept 26Sweden vs Poland3-1
31 Mar 26Sweden vs Poland3-2
29 Mar 22Poland vs Sweden2-0
23 Jun 21Sweden vs Poland3-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Poland vs Sweden

The model finds the most value on Sweden to win at 2.90, with a 10% edge over the market's implied probability. There's also a small value on under 2.5 goals at 2.20, as the model's 49% probability exceeds the bookmaker's 45.5%.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Poland Win2.3032.0%-11.5%
Draw3.4030.0%+0.6%
Sweden Winvalue2.9038.0%+3.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.6551.0%-9.6%
Under 2.5value2.2049.0%+3.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5354.0%-11.4%
Novalue2.3846.0%+4.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.40EV +0.020
1X2: Sweden Win @ 2.90EV +0.102
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.20EV +0.078
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.38EV +0.095

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Things to Watch: Poland vs Sweden

  • ⚠️Small sample sizes for both teams' home/away splits (two matches each) limit confidence in those rates.
  • ⚠️Poland's 6-0 win over Romania may inflate their attacking numbers relative to their true level.
  • ⚠️No injury or suspension data is available for either side, so late changes could impact the prediction.

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Final Verdict

Poland 1–2 Sweden

The model projects a 2-1 win for Sweden, driven by their unbeaten group record and superior away defensive rate (0.5 goals conceded per away match). The main risk is Poland's home defensive streak, which could force a draw if Sweden struggle to break through.

Poland vs Sweden: Common Questions

Who will win Poland vs Sweden?

The model gives Sweden a 38% chance of victory, with Poland at 32% and a draw at 30%. Sweden's unbeaten group run and recent head-to-head success tip the balance slightly in their favour.

Will both teams score in Poland vs Sweden?

There's a 54% probability that both teams will score, based on recent head-to-heads (BTTS in three of the last four) and both sides averaging over 1.7 goals per game in the group.

Is under 2.5 goals value in Poland vs Sweden?

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 2.20 (implied 45.5%), while the model estimates a 49% chance—suggesting a small value edge. Both teams have seen half their Nations League matches finish under this line.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Poland vs Sweden: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 14 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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