Sweden go into their Euro 2008 qualifying clash with Denmark looking to extend their lead at the top of Group F and virtually end their Scandinavian rivals' qualification hopes.
Meanwhile, Spain and Northern Ireland continue qualification pursuit with trips to Iceland and Latvia respectively.
In the reverse fixture in Copenhagen, Denmark and Sweden drew 3-3 but all three points were rewarded to Sweden after a Danish supporter attacked the referee.
Another three points would all but filter the group down to a three-horse race as Denmark lag five points behind third-placed Spain.
Manchester City goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson`s return to fitness is a boost for Lars Lagerback`s Sweden while Fredrik Ljungberg is ruled out with a groin strain.
Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the dramatic events of the sides last meeting gives them further incentive to eclipse their rivals' qualification hopes.
"We're all looking forward to the match. After what happened in our last meeting, everyone is obviously up for it and wants to win."
Denmark boss Morten Olsen has resurrected experienced Thomas Helveg's international career in order to try and do the same for his countries Euro 2008 hopes.
Martin Jorgenson is not fit while Thomas Sorensen is a doubt, but veteran attacker Jon Dahl Tomasson is confident the Danes have what it takes to beat the Swedes.
Tomasson said: "We play better football than the Swedes, that speaks for itself as we've seen it time after time. The Swedes have been good at picking up the points but their football hasn't been so impressive."
Northern Ireland have suffered withdrawals from Damien Johnson and Tony Capaldi for their trip to Latvia.
Nigel Worthington will look to keep on track for qualification since Lawrie Sanchez`s departure with David Healy leading the Euro 2008 qualifying goal scoring charts with 12.
Underachievers Spain, third in the group, face a tough visit to Iceland as they look to keep pace with Sweden and Northern Ireland.
Luis Aragones will be without winger Vicente Rodriguez (thigh), Carlos Puyol (knee) and Javi Navarro (knee) while Cesc Fabregas is suspended.
Spain will be looking to top goalscorer David Villa to add to his seven goals.
Iceland will be without Brynjar Gunnarsson and Hannes Sigurdsson due to minor injuries while Eidur Gudjonsen is still recovering from a knee injury and is a doubt.
In the reverse fixture in Copenhagen, Denmark and Sweden drew 3-3 but all three points were rewarded to Sweden after a Danish supporter attacked the referee.
Another three points would all but filter the group down to a three-horse race as Denmark lag five points behind third-placed Spain.
Manchester City goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson`s return to fitness is a boost for Lars Lagerback`s Sweden while Fredrik Ljungberg is ruled out with a groin strain.
Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the dramatic events of the sides last meeting gives them further incentive to eclipse their rivals' qualification hopes.
"We're all looking forward to the match. After what happened in our last meeting, everyone is obviously up for it and wants to win."
Denmark boss Morten Olsen has resurrected experienced Thomas Helveg's international career in order to try and do the same for his countries Euro 2008 hopes.
Martin Jorgenson is not fit while Thomas Sorensen is a doubt, but veteran attacker Jon Dahl Tomasson is confident the Danes have what it takes to beat the Swedes.
Tomasson said: "We play better football than the Swedes, that speaks for itself as we've seen it time after time. The Swedes have been good at picking up the points but their football hasn't been so impressive."
Northern Ireland have suffered withdrawals from Damien Johnson and Tony Capaldi for their trip to Latvia.
Nigel Worthington will look to keep on track for qualification since Lawrie Sanchez`s departure with David Healy leading the Euro 2008 qualifying goal scoring charts with 12.
Underachievers Spain, third in the group, face a tough visit to Iceland as they look to keep pace with Sweden and Northern Ireland.
Luis Aragones will be without winger Vicente Rodriguez (thigh), Carlos Puyol (knee) and Javi Navarro (knee) while Cesc Fabregas is suspended.
Spain will be looking to top goalscorer David Villa to add to his seven goals.
Iceland will be without Brynjar Gunnarsson and Hannes Sigurdsson due to minor injuries while Eidur Gudjonsen is still recovering from a knee injury and is a doubt.
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