Russia v Sweden UEFA EURO2008 Odds Group D: Both of these sides come into this Wednesday fixture with mirroring records of 1-0-1 (3 points). This match is scheduled for 2:45 pm ET from Stadium Tivoli Neu in Innsbruck, Austria, and can be seen live on ESPN. BodogLife.com has Sweden as a slight +150 favorite in this UEFA EURO2008 Odds Group D versus Russia (+160).
Wednesday afternoon’s match holds a bit more weight for Russia than it does for Sweden. The status of Russia and Sweden qualifications is the following: Russia needs to beat Sweden to advance to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile Sweden only needs a draw to qualify. In Russia v Sweden UEFA EURO2008 Odds Group D, the odds of a Draw are +230. 
With so much riding on this match, and considering the severity of it, Russia received some good news: Russia captain Sergei Semak, terrific-defender Yuri Zhirkov, and midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov should all be fit, and ready to play in Russia v Sweden UEFA EURO2008 Odds Group D; after partaking in a light training seesion on Monday.
More good news for the Russians, as playmaker Andrei Arshavin will also be available, after serving a two-match suspension during EURO2008 preliminary matches. Sweden’s main concern is Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s swollen left knee, which continues to bother him.
These two teams have met a total of 23 times in the past. As it stands right now, Russia holds a slight advantage with an overall record of 8-7-8. Wednesday’s fixture should be a terrific match to watch, and to bet on.
BodogLife.com has posted the following Russia v Sweden UEFA EURO2008 Group D Odds:
Sweden: Pick (-115) or +150
Russia: Pick (-115) or +160
