Liam Duckstein
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Sweden host Romania at the Strawberry Arena in Solna on Friday 25 September 2026, kick-off 18:45 UTC, as the two sides open their UEFA Nations League B Group 4 campaigns. This first-round meeting pits Graham Potter’s hosts against Gheorghe Hagi’s visitors in what promises to be an open affair. Sweden head into the game having gone 15 matches without a clean sheet, a defensive record that will be tested from the off, while Romania have their own leaky run, having failed to keep a shutout in their last six outings. Fans looking ahead to more midweek and weekend action can browse today’s football fixtures for further coverage.
Sweden Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
Gustaf Lagerbielke is set to be sidelined with injury and is expected back in about a week, meaning the back three should be reshuffled without him. Potter looks likely to stick with the trio of Elliot Stroud, Carl Starfelt and Victor Nilsson Lindelöf across the defence to cover the gap.
Sweden predicted XI: Viktor Johansson; Elliot Stroud, Carl Starfelt, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf; Emil Holm, Lucas Bergvall, Jesper Karlström, Yasin Ayari, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak
| Line | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Viktor Johansson | Stoke City |
| Defence | Elliot Stroud | Hull City |
| Defence | Carl Starfelt | Celta Vigo |
| Defence | Victor Nilsson Lindelöf | Aston Villa |
| Midfield | Emil Holm | Bologna |
| Midfield | Lucas Bergvall | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Midfield | Jesper Karlström | Udinese |
| Midfield | Yasin Ayari | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Midfield | Gabriel Gudmundsson | Leeds United |
| Attack | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal |
| Attack | Alexander Isak | Liverpool |
- Will not play: Gustaf Lagerbielke (Injury, expected back About a week)
- Questionable: None reported.
Romania Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Hagi appears to have a fully fit squad to choose from, with no fresh absences reported ahead of this trip to Solna, so the visitors should be able to field their preferred setup.
Romania predicted XI: Ionuț Radu; Andrei Rațiu, Radu Drăgușin, Andrei Burcă, Nicușor Bancu; Răzvan Marin, Vlad Dragomir; Dennis Man, Ianis Hagi, Valentin Mihăilă; Daniel Bîrligea
| Line | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Ionuț Radu | Celta Vigo |
| Defence | Andrei Rațiu | Rayo Vallecano |
| Defence | Radu Drăgușin | Fiorentina |
| Defence | Andrei Burcă | Yunnan Yukun |
| Defence | Nicușor Bancu | Universitatea Craiova |
| Midfield | Răzvan Marin | AEK Athens |
| Midfield | Vlad Dragomir | Pafos FC |
| Attacking midfield | Dennis Man | PSV Eindhoven |
| Attacking midfield | Ianis Hagi | Alanyaspor |
| Attacking midfield | Valentin Mihăilă | Rizespor |
| Attack | Daniel Bîrligea | Frosinone |
- Will not play: None reported.
- Questionable: None reported.
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