Sweden vs Denmark Women’s World Cup will be held at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with kickoff set for 19:00 CEST in a crucial Group A1 clash of the UEFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Both teams entered the match level on four points after the opening two rounds, so this Scandinavian derby arrives with real top-of-the-group importance.
UEFA’s official preview also notes that Sweden had beaten Denmark three times in 2025 before this meeting, including a 6-1 home win and a 1-0 victory at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.
Sweden vs Denmark Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Tournament: 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier (League A)
- Match Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Time: 10:00 AM GMT / 7:00 PM Local (Gothenburg)
- Venue: Gamla Ullevi
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Group: League A, Group 1
- World Cup European qualification Form:
- Sweden Women: W L
- Denmark Women: W L
Sweden arrive with a strong home setup, and their official federation page confirms this is one of the big home fixtures in their April World Cup qualifying campaign.
Denmark travel in as co-leaders of the group, which gives the match a proper edge despite it being early in the league phase.
Team News and Analysis
Sweden Women
Sweden’s official squad for the April qualifiers includes players such as Filippa Angeldahl, Hanna Bennison, Stina Blackstenius, Rebecka Blomqvist, Fridolina Rolfö, and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, giving them quality in every line. UEFA’s preview adds one major note: captain Kosovare Asllani is out with a knee injury, and Tony Gustavsson has said her leadership and experience will be missed.
That absence makes this a slightly different Sweden side, but the core remains strong. At home, they should still look to control the ball, press aggressively, and use their wide players to stretch Denmark’s shape.
Denmark Women
Denmark’s UEFA squad list features Pernille Harder, Amalie Vangsgaard, Olivia Holdt, Sofie Bredgaard, Kathrine Møller Kühl, Stine Ballisager, Simone Boye Sørensen, and Maja Bay Østergaard. That is a solid mix of experience and attacking quality, and Denmark have already shown in this campaign that they can score goals and stay competitive under pressure.
Jakob Michelsen’s side come in with confidence after a good start to the group, and their biggest task will be handling Sweden’s home intensity at Gamla Ullevi. If Denmark can keep the game balanced early, Harder and Vangsgaard give them the quality to hurt Sweden on the break.
League A, Group 1 Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Italy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Serbia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Head-to-Head Record
This rivalry has leaned Sweden’s way recently. UEFA’s official preview says Sweden beat Denmark three times in 2025, including a 6-1 home win in the Nations League and a 1-0 win at Women’s EURO 2025.
- July 2025 (EURO 2025): Sweden 1–0 Denmark.
- June 2025 (Nations League): Sweden 6–1 Denmark.
- February 2025 (Nations League): Denmark 1–2 Sweden.
Sweden vs Denmark Predicted XI Lineups
- Sweden Women’s lineup XI vs Denmark Women (4-3-3): Jennifer Falk; Hanna Lundkvist, Magdalena Eriksson, Amanda Ilestedt, Nilla Fischer; Filippa Angeldahl, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Hanna Bennison; Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Stina Blackstenius, Fridolina Rolfö..
- Denmark Women’s lineup XI vs Sweden Women (4-3-3): Maja Bay Østergaard; Stine Ballisager, Simone Boye Sørensen, Isabella Obaze, Sofie Svava; Josefine Hasbo, Kathrine Møller Kühl, Sofie Bredgaard; Pernille Harder, Amalie Vangsgaard, Olivia Holdt..
Key Players to Watch
- Sweden: Striker Stina Blackstenius has been named captain for these qualifiers. However, they will be without regular captain Kosovare Asllani, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Star winger Johanna Rytting Kaneryd remains a doubt for this match.
- Denmark: All-time leading scorer Pernille Harder remains their primary goal threat. She is likely to lead the attack alongside Sofie Bredgaard and Amalie Vangsgaard, both of whom have already scored in this qualifying campaign.
Match Prediction
This is the kind of derby that tends to stay tight for long spells, but Sweden’s home advantage, recent dominance in the head-to-head, and strong attacking depth make them slight favorites.
Denmark have enough quality to make it difficult, yet Sweden look more settled in this exact matchup.
- Prediction: Sweden 2-1 Denmark.
Where to Watch Sweden vs Denmark
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Denmark | DR (Danmarks Radio) and TV2 |
| Sweden | SVT (Sveriges Television) and TV4 |
| USA | Amazon Prime Video or catch the broadcast on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. |
| UK | TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) or streamed via discovery+ |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
When is Sweden vs Denmark?
Sweden Women vs Denmark Women is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 19:00 CEST.
Where is Sweden vs Denmark being played?
The match will take place at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden.
What competition is Sweden vs Denmark in?
It is a UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers match in Group A1.
Who will win the match?
Sweden are slight favorites because of home advantage and their strong recent head-to-head record against Denmark.
What is the predicted score?
The prediction is Sweden 2-1 Denmark
