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Sweden - Argentina 

Tip: 3+

Odd: 1.90

Bookmaker: Pinnacle
FT : 2:3 WIN!!! 

Sweden will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to eight fixtures in all competitions when they play host to Argentina, a team looking to keep the good atmosphere in the squad before the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign resumes. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic on one side and Leo Messi on the other, we should see an enthralling encounter in Solna.Even if the team had been pretty disappointing at the Euro 2012, the national team chiefs opted against sacking experienced boss Erik Hamren and they are now reaping the rewards of that decision. Since the 3-0 home defeat to Brazil, Sweden have been in amazing form, winning five and drawing two of their next seven games in all competitions. The amazing run included a memorable comeback against Germany, when the Scandinavians came back from four goals down to earn one point, as well as a 4-2 victory over England. However, their unbeaten run will come to a serious test against in-form Argentina, with the South Americans arriving in Solna at full-strength. With boss Erik Hamren revealing Zlatan Ibrahimovic was unlikely to play more than 45 minutes because he has a game on Friday, the hosts’ chances of getting something from this match have suffered a serious blow.

Many were surprised when the national team chiefs appointed Alejandro Sabella to replace Sergio Batista right after the 2011 Copa America failure, but the experienced coach has done really well to keep the results at a very respectable level. Argentina currently lead the race in the South American Zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, having picked up 20 points from 9 matches, and we all know how strong teams are in this section. On top of that, the team have done pretty well in friendly games, beating Switzerland, Germany and Brazil (twice), while losing to Brazil and sharing spoils with Saudi Arabia. Everybody at the national team is now eager to extend the great run of results, which is why Alejandro Sabella has taken his strongest side to Sweden. With the likes of Messi, Di Maria, Aguero and Lavezzi all in the side, los Albicelestes should be able to see off Sweden in Solna.