The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final 2 features a pivotal contest between footballing giants Sweden and England. Sweden, the 'inaugural' 1984 champions, enter with a perfect group stage record, having notably 'dismantled' Germany 4-1 in the latter’s largest EURO defeat ever. Meanwhile, England recovered from an opening loss to France, securing dominant victories over the Netherlands (4-0) and Wales (6-1).
Both teams boast rich tournament histories: Sweden rank second all-time in EURO goals (72) and appearances (12), while England aim for a third consecutive final. This Sweden vs England knock-out match sets the stage for a compelling showdown.
Historical Rivalry And Head-to-Head Record
England and Sweden possess a 'contentious' history, meeting 12 times competitively since 1984. Sweden hold a narrow lead with five wins to England’s three, alongside four drawn matches. Crucial encounters include Sweden’s 1984 final victory via penalties and their 1987 semi-final extra-time win. England notably secured a convincing 4-0 semi-final rout in 2022.
Recent qualifiers featured tactical stalemates: a 1-1 draw at Wembley, where Alessia Russo and Fridolina Rolfo scored, and a 0-0 deadlock in Gothenburg. Sweden eliminated England from three consecutive EUROs (1984-1987), but the Lionesses avenged this with their 2022 triumph.
Key Player Battles And Strategic Approaches
Sweden’s offensive orchestration hinges on Kosovare Asllani, who boasts 1 goal and 3 assists at Euro 2025. Her creative burden heightens due to Rolfo’s fitness concerns, despite Rolfo recording a 100th-cap penalty against Germany. They face England’s versatile midfield, where Ella Toone, with 4 goals in 3 starts, consistently thrives in knockouts.
Another key tactical duel involves Magdalena Eriksson, Sweden’s defensive anchor, against England’s double pivot of Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway, who has scored 2 goals. Sweden’s high-crossing approach could influence the match's pace; 65% of their chances originate from the right flank, led by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s 8 completions. This strategy will test England’s compact defence.
Coaches’ Insights And Team Strengths
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson emphasised psychological readiness, stating, “We’ve grown since 2022… facing holders demands our utmost.” His England counterpart, Sarina Wiegman, spoke of resilience: “Group adversity forged unity. Sweden’s pedigree requires 90 minutes of elite focus.”
England’s depth is clear, with eight different goal-scorers already, echoing their EURO 2022 diversity. Conversely, Sweden maintains an unbeaten 15-match streak. England, for their part, boasts 12 wins in 14 EURO fixtures. Strategic questions persist for Sweden: Can veteran player Kosovare Asllani sustain high-pressing intensity? Will England’s transition defence effectively contain Sweden’s flank overloads?
Match Forecast And Statistical Edge
Despite Sweden’s flawless group stage, England hold an advantage with superior scoring form (11 goals, 9.34 xG) and a deeper squad. Analysts predict a thrilling 2-1 result, in favour of England. Alessia Russo, with 8 major tournament goals, and Ella Toone can exploit what some describe as Sweden’s ageing backline.
For Sweden, Stina Blackstenius may capitalize on any set-piece vulnerabilities. History favours England in EURO quarter-finals, where they boast a perfect 5/5 progression rate since 2015. Sweden’s last four knockout stage exits occurred against eventual champions. The Lionesses are poised to advance, continuing their title defence, while Sweden mounts a valiant challenge.
Sweden Vs England, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Quarter-Final: Live Streaming Details
When and where will the Sweden Vs England, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final be played?
The Sweden Vs England, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final will be played at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich of Switzerland on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:30 am IST.
Where will the Sweden Vs England, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final be telecast and live streamed?
The Sweden Vs England, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
