The UEFA Nations League 2024-2025 League C clash between Sweden and Estonia took place at the iconic Strawberry Arena, Solna. Both teams came into the game with contrasting fortunes in their form. Sweden, looking to secure a vital win and strengthen their hold on the group, faced an Estonia side that had struggled to find consistency. With a lively home crowd behind them, Sweden aimed to dominate the match and keep their UEFA Nations League 2024-2025 ambitions alive.
Sweden vs Estonia Head to Head
Historically, Sweden has had the upper hand in matches against Estonia, boasting 19 wins, while Estonia has yet to register a victory. Estonia has only managed to secure a single draw against their Swedish counterparts, with Sweden scoring 70 goals in these encounters compared to Estonia’s 16. This disparity added pressure on Estonia to break the trend, but Sweden’s solid squad made that a tall order.
Sweden vs Estonia Lineups
Here is the actual lineups of Sweden vs Estonia today (Sep 9, 2024)
- Sweden Starting XI (4-4-2):
- GK: Johansson
- DF: Douglas, Hien, Gudmundsson, Eliasson
- MF: Kulusevski (C), Salétros, Ayari, Sema
- FW: Gyökeres, Isak
- Substitutes: Zetterström (GK), Nordfeldt (GK), Wahlqvist, Augustinsson, Cajuste, Nilsson, Elanga, Starfelt, Svanberg, Kurtulus, Nanasi, Bergvall.
- Estonia Starting XI (4-3-3):
- GK: Hein
- DF: Paskotši, Mets (C), Vetkal, Schjønning-Larsen
- MF: Palumets, Shein, Miller
- FW: Sinyavskiy, Sappinen, Tamm
- Substitutes: Igonen (GK), Vallner (GK), Kuusk, Ainsalu, Saarma, Kuraksin, Yakovlev, Poom, Lilander, Kristal.
Sweden vs Estonia First Half
Sweden dominated the early proceedings, constantly pressuring Estonia’s backline. The breakthrough came in the 30th minute when Viktor Gyökeres, who had been causing problems for the Estonian defense, scored from close range with an assist from Sema, putting Sweden 1-0 ahead. Just ten minutes later, Alexander Isak doubled the lead with a well-placed strike after some excellent build-up play from Sweden. Estonia struggled to keep up with Sweden’s pace, and their woes were compounded when Gyökeres scored his second of the night in the 44th minute, assisted by Dejan Kulusevski.
The first half ended 3-0 in favor of Sweden, with the hosts looking in complete control while Estonia’s defense crumbled under pressure.
Sweden vs Estonia Second Half
The second half saw Estonia attempt to regroup, but their hopes were dashed when Kevor Palumets received his second yellow card in the 62nd minute, reducing the visitors to 10 men. Sweden capitalized on the numerical advantage and continued to pile on the pressure.
Estonia made multiple substitutions, bringing on fresh legs, but they couldn’t break Sweden’s defensive line. Sweden also made changes, bringing on players like Anthony Elanga and Lucas Bergvall to maintain their dominance. Despite Sweden’s relentless attacks, Estonia’s goalkeeper Hein made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline from worsening.
In the final stages of the match, Estonia’s Alex Matthias Tamm was booked for a foul, adding further frustration to their night. Sweden comfortably saw out the game with a solid defensive display, securing a 3-0 victory.
Sweden vs Estonia Stats
- Final Score: Sweden 3-0 Estonia
- Goals:
- Viktor Gyökeres (30′, 44′)
- Alexander Isak (40′)
- Red Card: Kevor Palumets (Estonia, 62′)
- Yellow Cards:
- Kevor Palumets (Estonia, 50′)
- Alex Matthias Tamm (Estonia, 89′)
- Possession:
- Sweden: 64%
- Estonia: 36%
- Shots on Target:
- Sweden: 10
- Estonia: 3
- Corners:
- Sweden: 8
- Estonia: 2
- Fouls:
- Sweden: 10
- Estonia: 14
Sweden vs Estonia Timeline
- 1′ – 15′: Early Swedish pressure, with Gyökeres and Isak creating chances but missing the target.
- 30′: Goal! Gyökeres opens the scoring for Sweden with a clinical finish, assisted by Sema.
- 40′: Goal! Isak doubles Sweden’s lead, taking advantage of a defensive error.
- 44′: Goal! Gyökeres scores his second of the match, assisted by Kulusevski, making it 3-0 before halftime.
- 45’+: Estonia begins to struggle as the first half concludes with Sweden in control.
- 50′: Yellow Card for Palumets (Estonia) for a foul on Ayari.
- 62′: Red Card for Palumets (Estonia) after a second yellow for a foul on Salétros, leaving Estonia with 10 men.
- 90’+2: Sweden maintains possession in the closing minutes, sealing a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Sweden vs Estonia Impact on the Points Table
This victory in the UEFA Nations League 2024-2025 League C, Group C1 keeps Sweden at the top of the standings, strengthening their position to advance to the next round. Estonia, on the other hand, remains at the bottom of the group, further jeopardizing their chances of progressing.
Sweden vs Estonia Man of the Match:
Viktor Gyökeres was named Man of the Match for his brilliant performance, scoring two goals and leading Sweden’s attack with great skill and composure.
Sweden’s 3-0 victory over Estonia in the UEFA Nations League 2024-2025 at Strawberry Arena, Solna, was a dominant display of their attacking prowess. Gyökeres and Isak shone in the final third, and Sweden’s solid defense ensured Estonia had no way back into the game. This result solidifies Sweden’s lead in League C Group C1, while Estonia will need to regroup quickly if they hope to improve their fortunes in the upcoming matches.
