Comments and predictions Sweden Women vs Italy Women: First place contest

Sweden Women and Italy Women both won in the opening match of the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Specifically, the Swedish Women won 2-1 against South Africa Women. Meanwhile, the Italian Women won 1-0 against Argentina Women.

Back to the confrontation this afternoon, Sweden Women and Italy Women aim to win to be able to monopolize the top spot. In terms of rankings on the FIFA rankings, the Swedish Women's team is the stronger team when ranked at 3rd in the rankings and 13 places above the Italian Women's.

However, if you look at the actual performance, the Swedish Women will have difficulty in the task of winning all 3 points. Remember, they are not a team in good form when they won 2 of the last 5 matches in all fronts.

Looking to the other side of the field, the Italian Women have a formidable performance, winning 3 and drawing only 1 in the last 4 matches. If playing in the right form, the Azzurri are confident to win points against the Swedish Women.

- Sweden Women: Falk; Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson; Bennison, Asllani, Angeldahl; Jakobsson, Rolfo, Blackstenius.

- Italian Women: Durante; Di Guglielmo, Salvai, Linari, Boattin; Caruso, Giugliano, Boanansea; Beccari, Dragoni, Giacinti.