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Darragh Culhane

What time and TV channel is Sweden v Italy on today in the Euro 2023 Under-21 qualifiers?

Sweden and Italy will meet this evening in an Under 21-qualifier in what is a huge game for Ireland.

Jim Crawford's side are in a great position to qualify for the 2023 European Championships but tonight's game will have a massive bearing on that.

Italy are currently top of the group and have two games remaining while tonight is Sweden's final game.

Here is everything you need to know about the game, including how it will impact Ireland's qualification chances.

Where is the game on?

The game will take place at the Olympia Stadium in Sweden

What time is kick off?

Kick off for the game is set for 5 pm.

What TV channel is it on and can I stream it?

The game has not been selected for live TV coverage and live streaming is available through a number of betting apps if you place a bet on the game.

Betting odds

Sweden 2/1

Draw 13/5

Italy 23/20

How can Ireland qualify?

Ireland currently sit second in Group F with nine of their 10 games played while Sweden's final game of the group is tonight against Italy.

Sweden currently sit in third and two points behind Ireland and a loss or draw will secure Ireland at least a second place finish.

A win for Italy will clinch the group for the Azzurri and Ireland will also be set for a second place finish.

Ireland's last game of the campaign is next week against Italy so if Italy draw or lose the top spot is all to play for.

But a Sweden victory will also lift them ahead of Ireland and leaving Jim Crawford's side needing a win against Italy on the final day.

Group F standings (Wikipedia)

Ireland can still qualify automatically if they finish second in the group depending on other games.

There are nine groups in European qualifiers and the best runner up currently qualifies automatically.

Ireland sit two points off Switzerland and have a game in hand and if they win against Italy the only other number two seed that can finish ahead of them are Ukraine and Denmark.

Ireland runner up group standings (Wikipedia)

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