Sweden Fouls Stats 2026/2027

Sweden Fouls Stats 2026/2027 - season overview

Sweden are averaging 10.4 fouls per game in 2026/2027, with matches involving them seeing 22.3 total fouls on average. That puts them 25th of 54 for team fouls per match in their primary competition. Below you'll find player foul-rate forecasts, the matchup read for the upcoming fixture against Romania, and a full match-by-match log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Sweden players commit the most fouls?

Yasin Ayari leads with 11 fouls across 9 qualifying appearances (1.22/g, 78% hit rate). Sort the foul-rate table to compare every Sweden player by fouls per qualifying appearance (≥20 minutes), hit-rate over six matches and the current Bet365 1+ fouls price.

How does Sweden's foul profile look this season?

Sweden are averaging 10.4 fouls per game over 10 games and concede 11.9 for a match-total of 22.3. That ranks 25th of 54 for team fouls in their primary competition. On average Sweden pick up one yellow card every 0.144 fouls.

How is the foul matchup read calculated?

Foul matchup blends the defender's fouls per game (40%), the opposition attacker's fouls drawn per game (40%), and the team's underlying foul propensity (20%). For the upcoming fixture against Romania the page weights each Sweden defender against the opposition's last-season fouls-drawn rate.

Where do these foul stats come from?

All numbers come from match-level Sportmonks data ingested into Statz - 10 Sweden fixtures in the active window for 2026/2027. Player odds come from Bet365 player markets when priced.

What counts as a qualifying appearance?

A player must have featured for at least 20 minutes in a fixture for that match to count toward their foul rate and form. Cameo appearances are excluded so the rates aren't diluted.

Does the referee affect foul counts?

Yes - the referee profile module shows the assigned official's average fouls and yellows per match this season. Some referees blow for materially more fouls than others.

Sweden player fouls rates

Player Position Apps Fouls Per game 1+ hit rate
Viktor Johansson goalkeeper 1 1 1 100%
Hjalmar Ekdal defender 1 1 1 100%
Yasin Ayari midfielder 9 11 1.22 78%
Isak Hien defender 7 8 1.14 71%
Benjamin Nygren attacker 7 9 1.29 71%
Jesper Karlström midfielder 7 11 1.57 71%
Lucas Bergvall midfielder 7 9 1.29 71%
Gabriel Gudmundsson defender 9 8 0.89 67%
Herman Johansson midfielder 3 3 1 67%
Viktor Gyökeres attacker 7 7 1 57%
Victor Lindelöf defender 8 5 0.63 50%
Daniel Svensson defender 6 4 0.67 50%
Ken Sema defender 2 1 0.5 50%
Besfort Zeneli midfielder 7 3 0.43 43%
Gustaf Lagerbielke defender 9 4 0.44 33%
Alexander Isak attacker 7 4 0.57 29%
Carl Starfelt defender 4 1 0.25 25%
Mattias Svanberg midfielder 4 1 0.25 25%
Elliot Stroud midfielder 4 3 0.75 25%
Alexander Bernhardsson attacker 7 2 0.29 14%
Anthony Elanga attacker 8 1 0.13 13%
Kristoffer Nordfeldt goalkeeper 5 0 0 0%
Jacob Widell Zetterström goalkeeper 4 0 0 0%
Taha Ali attacker 2 0 0 0%
Eric Smith defender 2 0 0 0%

Sweden fouls match by match

Date Competition Opponent Venue Score Team fouls Opposition fouls Match total Top player
30 Jun 2026 World Cup France Away 3-0 10 14 24 Lucas Bergvall (3)
25 Jun 2026 World Cup Japan Away 1-1 11 20 31 Elliot Stroud (3)
20 Jun 2026 World Cup Netherlands Away 5-1 12 9 21 Benjamin Nygren (2)
15 Jun 2026 World Cup Tunisia Home 5-1 10 8 18 Victor Lindelöf (2)
4 Jun 2026 Friendly International Greece Home 2-2 6 11 17 Benjamin Nygren (2)
1 Jun 2026 Friendly International Norway Away 3-1 6 6 12 Herman Johansson (2)
31 Mar 2026 WC Qualification Europe Poland Home 3-2 15 15 30 Yasin Ayari (3)
26 Mar 2026 WC Qualification Europe Ukraine Away 1-3 10 12 22 Jesper Karlström (4)
18 Nov 2025 WC Qualification Europe Slovenia Home 1-1 6 11 17 Isac Lidberg (2)
15 Nov 2025 WC Qualification Europe Switzerland Away 4-1 18 13 31 Isak Hien (4)

Sweden fouls 2026/2027: last 10 games

Fouls for per game
10.4
Fouls against per game
11.9
Match total fouls per game
22.3
Games
10

Sweden Fouls for 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home 4 9.25 50% 50% 25% 25% 25%
Away 6 11.17 83% 83% 50% 33% 17%
Overall 10 10.4 70% 70% 40% 30% 20%

Sweden Fouls against 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home 4 11.25 75% 75% 75% 25% 25%
Away 6 12.33 83% 67% 67% 67% 50%
Overall 10 11.9 80% 70% 70% 50% 40%

Sweden Match total 2026/2027 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 18.5 % Over 20.5 % Over 22.5 % Over 24.5 % Over 26.5 %
Home 4 20.5 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Away 6 23.5 83% 83% 50% 33% 33%
Overall 10 22.3 60% 60% 40% 30% 30%

Sweden Team fouls 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Team fouls Overall Home Away
Fouls / match 10.4 9.25 11.17
Yellow cards / match 1.67 1 2.2
Fouls per yellow card 6.2 9.3 5.1
Cards per foul 16% 11% 20%
Fouls over 8.5 70% 50% 83%
Fouls over 9.5 70% 50% 83%
Fouls over 10.5 40% 25% 50%
Fouls over 11.5 30% 25% 33%
Fouls over 12.5 20% 25% 17%

Sweden Fouls against 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Fouls against Overall Home Away
Fouls against / match 11.9 11.25 12.33
Fouls against over 8.5 80% 75% 83%
Fouls against over 9.5 70% 75% 67%
Fouls against over 10.5 70% 75% 67%
Fouls against over 11.5 50% 25% 67%
Fouls against over 12.5 40% 25% 50%

Sweden Match fouls 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Match fouls Overall Home Away
Match fouls / match 22.3 20.5 23.5
Match fouls over 18.5 60% 25% 83%
Match fouls over 20.5 60% 25% 83%
Match fouls over 22.5 40% 25% 50%
Match fouls over 24.5 30% 25% 33%
Match fouls over 26.5 30% 25% 33%

Sweden 1st-half fouls for 2026/2027 (from 10 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 3.5 % Over 4.5 % Over 5.5 % Over 6.5 %
Home 4 4.75 100% 75% 0% 0%
Away 6 5 83% 50% 50% 17%
Overall 10 4.9 90% 60% 30% 10%

Sweden 1st-half fouls against 2026/2027 (from 10 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 3.5 % Over 4.5 % Over 5.5 % Over 6.5 %
Home 4 4.75 50% 25% 25% 25%
Away 6 7 100% 83% 50% 50%
Overall 10 6.1 80% 60% 40% 40%

Sweden 1st-half match total 2026/2027 (from 10 of 10 games)

Scope Games Average Over 8.5 % Over 9.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 11.5 %
Home 4 9.5 50% 25% 25% 25%
Away 6 12 83% 67% 67% 67%
Overall 10 11 70% 50% 50% 50%

Sweden fouls match by match 2026/2027

Date Competition Opponent Score Fouls for Fouls against Match total 1st-half total
30 Jun World Cup France (A) 3-0 10 14 24 14
25 Jun World Cup Japan (A) 1-1 11 20 31 17
20 Jun World Cup Netherlands (A) 5-1 12 9 21 9
15 Jun World Cup Tunisia (H) 5-1 10 8 18 7
4 Jun Friendly International Greece (H) 2-2 6 11 17 8
1 Jun Friendly International Norway (A) 3-1 6 6 12 7
31 Mar WC Qualification Europe Poland (H) 3-2 15 15 30 14
26 Mar WC Qualification Europe Ukraine (A) 1-3 10 12 22 12
18 Nov WC Qualification Europe Slovenia (H) 1-1 6 11 17 9
15 Nov WC Qualification Europe Switzerland (A) 4-1 18 13 31 13

Sweden fouls against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026/2027

Opponents Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 21.5 %
Vs top six 6 13.5 11.33 24.83 83%
Vs top half 6 13.5 11.33 24.83 83%
Vs bottom half 0 - - - -
Vs bottom six 0 - - - -

Sweden fouls per game by competition, last three seasons

Competition Season Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 21.5 %
WC Qualification Europe 2026 8 13.88 12.88 26.75 88%
World Cup 2026 4 10.75 12.75 23.5 50%
Friendly International 2026 2 6 8.5 14.5 0%
Friendly International 2025 4 16.75 10.25 27 100%

Sweden next three opponents: fouls per game this season

Kick-off Opponent Their match total Their fouls for Their fouls against Match total at that venue For at that venue Against at that venue
Fri 25 Sep 18:45 Romania (home) 26.67 13.56 13.11 23.5 15 8.5
Mon 28 Sep 18:45 Poland (home) 24.2 11.4 12.8 24.75 11.25 13.5
Fri 2 Oct 18:45 Bosnia (away) 25.78 14.89 10.89 28 13.5 14.5

Romania fouls match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)

Date Competition Opponent Score Fouls for Fouls against Match total 1st-half total
6 Jun Friendly International Wales (H) 2-1 18 12 30 14
31 Mar Friendly International Slovakia (A) 2-0 11 6 17 -
26 Mar WC Qualification Europe Turkey (A) 1-0 12 6 18 8
18 Nov WC Qualification Europe San Marino (H) 7-1 7 18 25 14
15 Nov WC Qualification Europe Bosnia (A) 3-1 16 15 31 16
12 Oct WC Qualification Europe Austria (H) 1-0 10 17 27 15
9 Oct Friendly International Moldova (H) 2-1 13 19 32 13
9 Sep WC Qualification Europe Cyprus (A) 2-2 21 7 28 3
5 Sep Friendly International Canada (H) 0-3 14 18 32 -

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