This clash is set to be a close-fought contest between two top sides, but while the scoreline could be a narrow one, Germany's attacking talent will fire them to an eighth consecutive victory
Match info: Women’s Euros Group C
Venue: Letzigrund Stadion, Zurich
Date: Saturday, 12th July 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Sweden Women and Germany Women will battle it out for top spot in Group C when they lock horns in Saturday's meeting in Zurich.
The two sides have already secured their spots in the Women's Euro 2025 knockout rounds after winning their opening two matches.
Head-to-head:
- Germany have win 21 of the 31 meetings between the two teams.
- Sweden have recorded 8 victories.
- The remaining 2 clashes ended in draws.
- They last met in a friendly in 2023, which ended in a goalless draw.
- They have crossed paths six times in the Women's European Championship. The 2022 runners-up have an unbeaten record in these meetings, recording five wins.
- Sweden have enjoyed an unbeaten run in 2025 across all competitions and are currently on a four-game winning streak.
- Germany are also unbeaten across all competitions in 2025, though they head into the match on a seven-game winning streak.
- Three of the last five meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.
Form:
- Sweden in the Women’s Euros: W-W
- Sweden in all competitions: D-W-W-W-W
- Germany in the Women’s Euros: W-W
- Germany in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
Team News:
- Linda Sembrant and Jonna Andersson are in contention for recalls after dropping out of the Sweden lineup on Tuesday. Hanna Bennison is also an option if Peter Gerhardsson opts to freshen up his midfield for Saturday’s fixture. Fridolina Rolfo could be given more minutes off the bench after recovering from injury to feature as a late substitute against Denmark.
- As for Germany, they remain without their captain Giulia Gwinn, who picked up a tournament-ending knee injury on matchday one. Carlotta Wamser will keep her place in Gwinn’s absence, with the Eintracht Frankfurt defender set to feature in a backline with Janina Minge, Rebecca Knaak and Sarai Linder.