European pre-select: Kosovo vs. Sweden

Opening the record of the two teams' fight, Sweden is like an insurmountable mountain. In the last three matches, Sweden not only won all, but also made Kosovo's pellets unable to win with a crushing advantage of 7-0 in total score. In the latest World European qualifiers in 2021, Sweden even won easily with a score of 3-0, while Kosovo never found the key to scoring on the offensive end. This psychological advantage is like the "blood suppression" on the football field, allowing Swedish players to take the lead before the game.

Although his historical record is one-sided, Kosovo's recent condition is impressive. In the past 10 games, they have achieved an impressive record of 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with an average of 2.4 goals per game and full firepower on the offensive end. However, there are also hidden dangers: the injuries of the main forwards Gergrova and Rashica may make the team's forward line "silent". In contrast, Sweden has also performed 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 10 games, and its offensive efficiency is even slightly better than that of 2.9 goals per game. It is particularly worth noting that although Sweden's away performance is not as strong as home court, their counterattacks are often as accurate as scalpel when facing opponents with obvious defensive loopholes. The article comes from Gong Zonghao - Kosovo's tactical system relies on fast wing breakthroughs and middle penetration, but the absence of core players may force them to turn to a more conservative defensive counterattack. The cheers of home fans may become their "twelfth man" - the record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home games proves that they are good at creating surprises on their own lawns. Sweden has a more mature overall coordination, especially midfield control and set-piece tactics, which are often compared to "Nordic Precision Watches", and each ring is tightly matched. If Sweden can seize the short-term relaxation of Kosovo's defense, the score may be quickly pulled away.

From social media to professional analysis, public opinion has almost turned one side to Sweden. Sina Weibo netizens voted that more than 60% of fans believe that Sweden will win easily. The initial handicap given by the data agency was Sweden's 0.5 goals, further supporting this tendency. However, the charm of football lies in its unpredictability - if Kosovo can play a "small country miracle" at home, it may be able to rewritten the historical script.

This game is a battle of dignity for Kosovo, and they need to prove that they are not the slaughtered fish; and for Sweden, it is a routine operation to consolidate the image of the strong. No matter what the result is, the 90 minutes on the green field will surely be intertwined with passion and strategy. Fans may wish to prepare coffee and wait for the answers to this early morning continental showdown to be revealed.