Russia to record a crucial draw against Sweden

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On Tuesday night, Sweden host Russia in Group B2 of the Nations League, with both teams seeking promotion to the A groups of the competition.

Sweden start the game on four points, only a win will be enough for the home side to top the group. The visitors are currently top of the group on seven points, which means they only need a draw to top the group.

Sweden ended a five-game winless run last time out by recording a 1-0 against Turkey. The win was the home sides first in the Nations League after a previous draw and defeat.

The Scandinavian team are at least unbeaten in three international games, as their two previous games prior to their win over Turkey had finished all square. The home side’s recent games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven matches.

Sweden have failed to win in their last five home games, picking up three draws and suffering two defeats. Their recent home games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their seven last matches.

Russia suffered a 3-0 defeat against Germany in a friendly match last time out. The defeat ended a six-game unbeaten run for the visitors, consisting of four wins and two draws.

The visitors have a mixed recent record on their travels, winning just one of their last five games, suffering three defeats in the process. Their recent away games have been relatively high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four matches.

Russia have struggled for goals on their travels of late, failing to score in three of their last five away games.

Sweden heads into this game in need of a win. However, Forebet predicts this game will end in a low scoring draw.