With only eight teams remaining in Euro 2025, the competition intensifies as they vie for glory in the final at St Jakob-Park in Basel on 27 July. Defending champions England are set to face Sweden in a highly anticipated quarter-final match. BBC Sport football expert Rachel Brown-Finnis provides her predictions and analysis for all the quarter-final games.

Key Match Insights

England vs Sweden

• Date: 17 July, 20:00 BST
• Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
• World Ranking: England (5th), Sweden (6th)
• Best Previous Euros Finish: England - winners in 2022; Sweden - winners in 1984

Sweden seeks revenge for their 4-0 semi-final loss to England in Euro 2022. They have shown their strength by topping Group C and defeating Germany 4-1. However, England's Lionesses have demonstrated their quality with strong performances against the Netherlands and Wales.

Brown-Finnis predicts a tough test for England but believes they have the quality to overcome Sweden. She forecasts a 1-3 victory for England.

Other Quarter-Final Predictions

Norway vs Italy

• Date: 16 July, 20:00 BST
• Venue: Stade de Geneve, Geneva
• Prediction: 1-2 after extra time

Spain vs Switzerland

• Date: 18 July, 20:00 BST
• Venue: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
• Prediction: 4-1

France vs Germany

• Date: 19 July, 20:00 BST
• Venue: St Jakob-Park, Basel
• Prediction: 1-2 after extra time

Conclusion

The quarter-finals promise thrilling encounters as the top teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals. England’s clash with Sweden is particularly intriguing, with both teams in strong form. Stay tuned for more updates and expert analysis as the tournament progresses.