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Sweden host Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Monday 28 September 2026, and both predicted lineups here lean heavily on how each side set up last time out. With so little recent data to draw from, the picture is less about tactical tweaks and more about whether either camp simply repeats itself. That makes settledness the main story before a ball is kicked.
Sweden Predicted Lineup
Graham Potter’s side is projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up as his preferred formation. This is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match, underlining how little Potter appears inclined to change from one game to the next on this evidence. The main point of interest is Benjamin Nygren, whose zero starts across the sample stand out against a group where almost everyone else started every match used here. Alexander Isak, by contrast, fits the pattern of the rest of the XI and is projected to lead the line again.
Sweden predicted XI: Viktor Johansson; Victor Lindelöf, Elliot Stroud, Carl Starfelt, Emil Holm; Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Sebastian Nanasi, Alexander Bernhardsson, Benjamin Nygren; Alexander Isak
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Viktor Johansson | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Victor Lindelöf | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Elliot Stroud | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Carl Starfelt | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | Emil Holm | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | 7 | Lucas Bergvall | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 18 | Yasin Ayari | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 19 | Sebastian Nanasi | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 21 | Alexander Bernhardsson | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Benjamin Nygren | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 9 | Alexander Isak | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Predicted Poland Line-up
Jan Urban is expected to set Poland up in a 3-4-2-1, matching his own preferred shape. The side looks largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, though it is worth noting only one recent lineup underpins this expected XI. Nicola Zalewski and Kacper Urbanski are the two names who did not start that match, standing out from a group otherwise built entirely around players who did. Robert Lewandowski, meanwhile, is projected to continue as the lone forward in Urban’s system.
Poland predicted XI: Marcin Bułka; Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, Matty Cash; Sebastian Szymański, Bartosz Ślisz, Piotr Zieliński, Michał Skóraś, Nicola Zalewski, Kacper Urbanski; Robert Lewandowski
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Marcin Bułka | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Jakub Kiwior | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Jan Bednarek | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Matty Cash | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Sebastian Szymański | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Bartosz Ślisz | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Piotr Zieliński | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Michał Skóraś | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Nicola Zalewski | 0/1 | 0/1 | |
| M | Kacper Urbanski | 0/1 | 0/1 | |
| F | Robert Lewandowski | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For Sweden, no absentees are recorded in the data, so Potter’s projected XI is not expected to be thinned by injury or suspension in any single line. Viktor Gyökeres, the only bench player with a start in the sample, looks the most likely alternative if a change is needed up front.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| pxwrxlhv0dgryk0 | injured | Thigh problems | |
| 965mkyhel3wr1ge | injured | Hamstring Injury | |
| 4jwq2ghv4361m0v | injured | Shoulder injury |
Poland’s team news is more straightforward: Jakub Kamiński is out injured, thinning Urban’s forward options in particular. Kacper Potulski, the one substitute in the sample with a start to his name, would be the likeliest option to step into that role if called upon.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Kamiński | F | injured | Unknown Injury |
How We Predict These XIs
Each predicted lineup here is built from that side’s most recent line-ups only – in this case, just one match apiece – with more recent matches always weighted more heavily than older ones when more data exists. Any player confirmed injured or suspended is removed from contention before the projection is built. Because only a single match feeds each side’s data here, these expected XIs should be treated as tentative rather than a confident forecast, and both will be updated once the official teams are announced.
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FAQ
What formation are Sweden and Poland expected to use?
Sweden are projected in a 4-2-3-1 under Graham Potter, while Poland are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 under Jan Urban.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Sweden vs Poland?
Viktor Johansson is projected to start in goal for Sweden, with Marcin Bułka expected between the posts for Poland.
Who is unavailable for Sweden vs Poland?
No absentees are recorded in the data for Sweden, while Poland are without Jakub Kamiński, who is out injured.
When do Sweden vs Poland kick off?
The UEFA Nations League fixture kicks off on Monday 28 September 2026.