Euro 2012 Opta Stats: France to show their class in Kiev

Overall, France are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Sweden (six wins, five draws), last losing to them in October 1969
This is the second most impressive undefeated streak relating to this match (France are now up to 23 fixtures without a loss) however it is a formidable stat in its own right given that Sweden have been tournament semi-regulars throughout that 43-year stretch. A point will do for France in their latest clash, but they will want all three to try to claim Group D's top spot and avoid a likely quarter-final collision with holders Spain, and will be confident of doing so against a side with just pride to play for.

France conceded only two shots on target in their first two games, the best tally at Euro 2012 so far
Only the frontrunners in the winner market, Spain and Germany, rivalled France's feat in conceding just once in their first two outings, and by allowing their opponents only two shots, it is clear that Les Bleus' feat owes everything to cohesion rather than fortune, defying Laurent Blanc's pre-tournament concerns. Sweden have been pretty prolific for a team with no points, scoring three times, yet were shut out in two of their last four meetings with the Group D leaders.

19 of Sweden's 22 goals at the European Championship have been scored in the second half
As referenced above, the Opta stats suggest there is a strong chance of France adding to the clean sheet obtained against Ukraine with a fourth in five games, though if Sweden are to find the net, they will likely do so after the break, as with all three of their strikes in this edition. France have scored before the interval in three of their last four showdowns with Sweden and a repeat will give them a great opportunity to record a half-time/full-time triumph.

Recommended Bets:
Back France to win @ 1.715/7
Back France to keep a clean sheet @ 2.56/4
Back France to lead at half-time and full-time @ 2.89/5

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