Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi, Rades, Tunisia
Kickoff: 8:00 PM CET (11:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: beIN Sports / Viaplay / FIFA+ (regional availability)
Tunisia hosts Sweden in a compelling international friendly featuring two nations with contrasting football identities. Tunisia brings a disciplined, compact defensive structure and a counterattacking approach, while Sweden arrives with a physically imposing squad, strong aerial presence, and a direct attacking style.
Both teams are using this match as preparation for upcoming continental competitions, making this a meaningful tactical test rather than a casual friendly.
Venue & Weather
Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi — Rades, Tunisia
Capacity: ~60,000
Surface: Natural grass
Pitch Size: FIFA standard
Atmosphere: One of Africa’s loudest and most intimidating home venues
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 79–83°F
Humidity: 55–60%
Wind: 8–12 mph
Rain Chance: <10%
Impact:
Warm, dry conditions favor Tunisia’s high‑energy pressing
Sweden’s physical style unaffected by heat but may fatigue late
Fast pitch benefits quick transitions
Injury Report
Tunisia
Ellyes Skhiri — Probable (ankle soreness)
Youssef Msakni — OUT (hamstring)
Ali Maâloul — Healthy
Montassar Talbi — Healthy
Impact: Msakni’s absence removes Tunisia’s most experienced creative attacker. Skhiri’s availability is crucial for midfield balance.
Sweden
Alexander Isak — Probable (minor groin tightness)
Dejan Kulusevski — Healthy
Victor Lindelöf — OUT (back)
Emil Forsberg — OUT (calf)
Impact: Lindelöf’s absence weakens Sweden’s defensive leadership. Forsberg’s creativity is a major loss in the final third.
Team Records & Recent Form
Tunisia
Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 3
Trend: Strong defensive form; excellent at home; low‑scoring matches.
Sweden
Last 5 Matches: 2–2–1
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 5
Trend: Inconsistent attack; solid defensive structure; reliant on Isak/Kulusevski.
Series History
Sweden leads all‑time series 2–0
Last meeting: Sweden 1–0 Tunisia (2018 friendly)
Tunisia has never scored against Sweden
Sweden has never played Tunisia on African soil
Key Player Matchups
1. Ellyes Skhiri (TUN) vs. Dejan Kulusevski (SWE)
Skhiri’s ball‑winning and distribution anchor Tunisia
Kulusevski’s drifting movement challenges Tunisia’s defensive shape
2. Montassar Talbi (TUN) vs. Alexander Isak (SWE)
Talbi is Tunisia’s best defender
Isak’s pace and finishing are Sweden’s biggest threat
3. Ali Maâloul (TUN) vs. Emil Holm (SWE)
Maâloul’s overlapping runs are key to Tunisia’s width
Holm must track him while supporting Sweden’s attack
4. Anis Ben Slimane (TUN) vs. Sweden’s Double Pivot
Ben Slimane’s creativity is vital without Msakni
Sweden must prevent him from finding pockets between the lines
Betting Trends
Tunisia
Under is 8–2 in last 10 matches
Tunisia has conceded 0 or 1 goals in 9 of last 11
5–1–1 in last 7 home matches
Sweden
Under is 6–3 in last 9
Sweden has scored 1 or fewer goals in 6 of last 9
1–4 straight up in last 5 away matches
Why Tunisia can win:
Home‑field advantage
Strong defensive structure
Skhiri’s midfield control
Sweden’s travel fatigue
Why Sweden can win:
Superior individual attacking talent
Isak + Kulusevski combination
Tunisia missing Msakni’s creativity
MATCH ODDS
Tunisia + 310
Sweden – 105
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 + 115 Under 2.5 – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 13, 2026
