Women’s Olympic Football Gold Medal Match – Sweden vs Canada Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sweden vs Canada taking place? Sweden vs Canada will take place on Friday 6th August, 2021 at 13:00 (UK)
Where is Sweden vs Canada taking place? Sweden vs Canada will take place at International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama
Where can I get tickets for Sweden vs Canada? Ticket information for Sweden vs Canada can be found here
What TV channel is Sweden vs Canada on in the UK? Sweden vs Canada will be televised live in the UK on Eurosport
Where can I stream Sweden vs Canada in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream the match live via Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
After both edged through their respective semi-finals by a goal to nil, Sweden and Canada are set to face off in the gold medal match. Canada appear to have peaked at the perfect time after a slow start to the tournament, winning just one of their three group games before knocking out both Brazil and United States in the knockout stage to reach the final. Sweden meanwhile, have shone throughout the competition maintaining a 100% record, having won all five of their games played. The question is whether they can hold their nerve in a final against a team also full of confidence after eliminating the pre-tournament favourites in the semi-finals. Canada will maintain a strong defensive shape that has seen them yet to concede in the knockout stage, making themselves extremely difficult to break down and the onus will be on Sweden to try and find a way through, without leaving themselves exposed to the counter attack. As a low scoring encounter is expected in this gold medal match, under 2.5 goals has to be favoured regardless of who comes out on top.
