Tue Nov 19 22:14:43 UTC 2024: ## Sweden to Celebrate Nations League Promotion Against Azerbaijan

**Solna, Sweden –** Sweden will conclude their UEFA Nations League campaign with a celebratory match against Azerbaijan on Tuesday, having already secured promotion to League B. The Blagult’s 2-1 victory over Slovakia on Saturday confirmed their top spot in Group 1 of League C, a result fueled by goals from Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, the latter now the joint-top scorer in the competition with five goals.

While Sweden enjoys a stress-free finale, Azerbaijan faces a relegation battle. Currently bottom of the group with only one point from five games, they risk demotion to League D. Their recent form includes losses to both Sweden and Estonia, along with two defeats against Slovakia. A goalless draw against Estonia on Saturday further hampered their chances.

Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is expected to rotate his squad, giving rest to key players like some of their potent attacking trio of Isak, Gyokeres, and Dejan Kulusevski. Injuries to players such as Victor Lindelof will also necessitate changes. New call-ups include Darmstadt striker Isac Lidberg.

Azerbaijan also faces squad issues, with injuries impacting players like Emin Mahmudov and Rustam Ahmadzada. However, the return of first-choice striker Mahir Emreli offers some respite, and goalkeeper Rza Jafarov is likely to start after a clean sheet against Estonia.

Despite the lack of high stakes for either team, a comfortable Sweden victory is widely anticipated, given Azerbaijan’s defensive struggles throughout the tournament. The match will serve as a celebratory send-off for Sweden from League C, while Azerbaijan’s relegation appears almost certain.

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