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Malta won 1-0 last night to extend the run. It wasn’t the most convincing victory but they never looked like losing the match.
Bet 5 – Romania vs Sweden – Monday 5th October at 19:45
Sweden's attacking record under Graham Potter and Romania's defensive numbers make the visitors to score at least once a strong option.
Sweden have scored in 12 of their 13 matches under Potter, with the only blank coming against France at the World Cup. They have scored 24 goals during that period, averaging 1.85 per game.
They have also scored in all three Nations League fixtures. Sweden opened with a 2-1 victory over Romania, generating around 0.8 xG, before producing a much stronger attacking display in their 3-1 victory over Poland. Potter's side generated 2.22 xG in that game.
Sweden then drew 1-1 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina, but once again the underlying performance deserved more. They generated 0.96 xG, created all three big chances and put four of their eight shots on target, while Bosnia managed only 0.11 xG.
Romania's defensive numbers provide further support. They have conceded in all three Nations League matches and have allowed progressively more xGA. Sweden generated around 0.8 xG in the opening meeting before Bosnia produced 2.47 xG in a 4-2 victory. Poland then generated 3.47 xG in their 6-0 win, although Radu Dragusin's 22nd-minute red card clearly affected that contest.
Across those three matches, Romania have conceded 12 goals and approximately 6.7 xGA.
Sweden have already scored twice against them and arrive after producing 3.18 xG across their last two Nations League matches.
- Bet: Romania no clean sheet
- Odds: 1/8
- Bank: 19.85 units returns 22.23
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