Jon Dahl Tomasson plans to test his squad's strength when Sweden hosts Algeria in a friendly match on June 10, 2025. The game at "Strawberry Arena" near Stockholm will kick off at 10:00 PM local time, giving both teams valuable preparation ahead of their upcoming competitive fixtures.
"This match provides us with a perfect opportunity to identify areas we need to improve before World Cup qualification begins," Tomasson likely considers as his team approaches this important test.
The Swedish side has shown impressive improvement recently after experiencing a difficult period during their generational transition. Having bounced back from the third division of the Nations League without losing a single match across six games, "Sweden" appears to be regaining its status as a solid mid-tier European team.
Their recent form speaks volumes - despite a surprising 0-1 slip against Luxembourg, the Swedes recovered impressively with a commanding 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland and a convincing 2-0 away win against Hungary just days ago on June 6.
Interestingly, Algeria comes into this match riding an even more impressive streak. The North African side hasn't tasted defeat in their last 12 matches and dominated their African Cup of Nations qualification group with 5 wins and 1 draw, scoring 16 goals while conceding only 2. Their World Cup qualification campaign has been equally impressive with 5 victories from 6 matches.
The question remains: how will Algeria's excellent form translate against European opposition? Their previous meeting with Sweden in 2022 ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Algerians, but the team has clearly evolved since then.
Despite Algeria's remarkable run, Tomasson's Sweden enters as slight favorites given their home advantage and recent upturn in form. The Swedish squad also features one of the most prolific goalscorers of the past year, giving them an edge in the attacking department.
Can Algeria break their duck against the Scandinavians, or will Sweden confirm their superiority once again? This mid-week friendly might tell us a lot about both teams' prospects in their upcoming qualification campaigns.
