This Thursday, the Estadio Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes will be the stage for a highly anticipated international friendly match between Portugal and Sweden. The Portugal vs Sweden clash promises an exciting encounter, with both teams aiming to showcase their strengths and build momentum ahead of future challenges.

Their Recent Performances

Portugal, still smarting from their surprise quarter-final defeat to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup, has found solace in a remarkable winning streak. Since then, they have triumphed in all ten matches, all within the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Under Roberto Martinez's guidance, the team cruised through their group, securing a comfortable top spot and early qualification for the Euros. Portugal's dominance was evident in their scorelines: a resounding 9-0 win against Luxembourg, a convincing 5-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a comfortable 4-0 win against Liechtenstein. Additionally, their defense displayed exceptional solidity, rarely conceding goals throughout the qualifiers.

Sweden, on the other hand, endured a contrasting path in Euro 2024 qualification. Drawn in a challenging group alongside Belgium and Austria, the "Blue-Yellow" finished a disappointing third, falling significantly behind in the race for automatic qualification. Estonia, despite finishing last, secured a playoff spot through their Nations League performance, leaving Sweden on the outside looking in. This marks the first time in a long while that Sweden will be absent from the European Championship. However, the Swedes haven't been idle. They secured back-to-back victories against Estonia – a 2-0 win in the qualifiers and a narrow 2-1 triumph in a friendly match played in January.

Predictions On The Portugal vs Sweden Match

Bookmakers heavily favor the home team, with odds steadily tipping in Portugal's favor. This advantage is understandable considering Portugal's home advantage and their current winning form. While Cristiano Ronaldo's absence will be felt, Portugal's overall squad depth and recent dominance suggest they are well-positioned for success in the Portugal vs Sweden clash.

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