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Sweden vs Italy Women Live Stream & Tips – Hosts to Put up a Fight at EuroVolley 2026

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Last updated: Sun 23 Aug 2026 07:29
Sweden faces a major test, taking on volleyball heavyweights Italy in front of their home crowd. Coming off two straight wins, Sweden is playing with confidence and little to lose, while Italy is considered the clear favorite. Analysts suggest Sweden could challenge Italy enough to take a set, making this matchup one to watch. The key takeaway: Sweden’s recent form makes an upset possible, at least in a set, even if Italy is favored overall.
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These two sides have made a massive step towards the playoffs after winning their opening two EuroVolley 2026 matches. On paper, Italy are regarded as heavy favorites, but they are up against red-hot Sweden in Goteborg. 

Sweden Riding High After Five-Point Start 


Sweden have made a huge step towards securing a EuroVolley 2026 playoff spot after collecting five points from their opening two rounds. 

After smashing Montenegro in straight sets in the opener, the Scandinavian side won the opening two sets against another underdog, Slovakia, before dropping two sets and being forced into a tiebreaker. They ultimately won 15-6. 

They had a successful run in the European Golden League, becoming champions after beating Slovenia 3-2 in the grand final, while their record throughout the entire run was 10-0. 

Italy Marching Through the Tournament 


Italy started the tournament yesterday in dominant fashion, cruising past Croatia 3-0 in sets while allowing just nine points to the opposition in the opening set. 

A similar scenario was seen in the second round, with Azzurri outplaying Montenegro in straight sets without a lot of trouble and covering a –23.5 point handicap. 

Last week, Azzurri claimed back-to-back wins against Ukraine 3-1 and Poland 3-0 in preparation matches, while in late July they won 3rd place in the Volleyball Nations League 2026. 

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Verdict

Sweden have nothing to lose here, playing in front of the home crowd after winning their opening two games. I believe they can snatch at least one set against heavy favorites Italy. 

Best Bet1: Sweden +2.5 Asian Handicap @13/8 at bet365 - 2 Units
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Vedran Ostojic

Sports Editor • 10+ Years Of Experience in Football, Basketball, Handball & Volleyball

Located in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Vedran is a passionate sports enthusiast with a particular love for the English Premier League. He's been writing about sports online for almost a decade with a degree in literature and sports journalism. The primary areas of focus include top European football leagues (mainly EPL, Serie A & Bundesliga) and basketball (Euroleague & NBA).

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