England To Win:
In what's likely to be a close game, we're backing England to come out on top. After a poor showing in the first game, England improved dramatically after a few tactical adjustments from Serena Weigman - something they've made a habit of under her leadership. England tend to grow into tournaments under Weigman and their current trajectory gives the impression of a team in the ascendency. England have reached the final of both of the last two major tournaments, and en route to winning this competition last time out, they hammered Sweden 4-0 in the semi-finals. Weigman's side have scored 10 goals in their last two games and come into this one full of confidence, and while Sweden no doubt pose a major challenge, England have both the experience and the quality advantage to justify their tag as favourites.
Stina Blackstenius To Score Anytime:
Stina Blackstenius is in great form, and she currently boasts a record of two goals in three games at this tournament. The Swedish striker's confidence will be high given she's performed so well, particularly as she entered this tournament off the back of scoring the winner in the Champions League final for Arsenal. Blackstenius also bagged four goals in six games in qualifying for Sweden, so she's a consistent scorer at international level.
Ella Toone To Score Anytime:
Ella Toone has been a standout performer for the Lionesses so far, and she comes into this game with two goals and two assists. Toone didn't start the first game against France, but Weigman brought her into the XI for the game against the Dutch and England's performance levels immediately skyrocketed, highlighting her importance to the team. With two goals in her last two games, Toone is on fire, and having scored in both the quarter-final and the final of the 2022 Euros (and the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup), we know she has a habit of scoring big goals for England.
Filippa Angeldahl To Have 1+ Shots On Target:
Filippa Angeldahl comes into this game with three shots on target in three games so far for Sweden, and having recorded 10 shots on goal altogether, it's clear she won't be afraid to try her luck on goal. Angeldahl is also a consistently accurate shooter at club level, having registered 17 shots on target in an average of 20 full 90s completed this season.
Georgia Stanway To Have 1+ Shots On Target:
Georgia Stanway enters this game with three shots on target in three games so far for England, with six shots on goal in the tournament altogether. Stanway was also a reliable shooter for Bayern this season, with seven shots on target in an average of 11 full 90 minutes completed in the league this season.
