Over a thousand years ago, there were no countries in the far north of Europe. Before Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland were established as separate kingdoms, the mystical Scandinavian Peninsula was ruled by Vikings, tribes of sailors, pirates, merchants and warriors. Italian kids stand up to the Germans, young Gnonto is Mancini’s revelationThey were adventures who were invading the British isles and European mainland in pursuit of treasure. In the land of snow and ice, they lit fires and gave birth to kingdoms that would later become Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. There are no more northern pirates that go to wage war against their neighbours (at least we hope so) but they are mad about football.This fixture goes back to 1908 when Sweden’s first-ever international saw them claim an 11-3 win in Gothenburg, and they haven’t lost a competitive home match against the Norwegians since 1938. Tonight they meet in the UEFA Nations League.Landskamptråd:🇸🇪Sverige – Norge🇳🇴🏟️Friends Arena🕘20.45 pic.twitter.com/eIkxajH6OO— Tobias Storruste Dahle (@TobiasSD) June 4, 2022 Sweden have won 58 of the 108 games between these sides, with Norway victorious 24 times. The nations shared 3-3 and 1-1 draws in qualifying for the last European Championship.Both teams kicked off their Nations League participation with wins. Sweden beat Slovenia 2-0 as Janne Andersson’s side got their first away win in five attempts. Meanwhile, Norway won 1-0 in Serbia with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE BSunday21.45: (2.70) Sweden (3.10) Norway (2.80)21.45: (1.53) Serbia (3.90) Slovenia (7.00)Monday21.45: (2.60) Iceland (3.00) Albania (3.00)Tuesday19.00: (2.10) Finland (3.10) Montenegro (3.90)21.45: (2.35) B&H (3.10) Romania (3.25)***odds are subject to change
