Sweden started the World Cup's main round with a big victory against Kazakhstan, 55-20, but tomorrow much tougher opposition awaits when they face Norway.
The latest victory against Norway in a championship came in the European Championships in 2010.
- We are favorites, it's hard to get away.
But I think Sweden plays good handball so we will give 100 percent, says Stine Bredal Oftedal to SVT Sport.
Highlights Jamina Roberts
Sweden's national team captain Tomas Axnér agrees with the Norwegian star.
- They are favorites, they should be.
I think Norway is the best team in the world, he says to SVT Sport.
Bredal Oftedal highlights Jamina Roberts as a Swedish player to watch out for tomorrow.
- Sweden plays with speed and has some stars like Jamina who have been absolutely fantastic for a long time now.
I think it will be a tough and even battle.
The last time Sweden and Norway met, in the bronze match in the Olympics, was the Norwegian big victory with 36-19.
- I hope it was not a coincidence but I expect a smoother match tomorrow, says Bredal Oftedal.
Will not save on the forces of secured advancement
Norway won all the matches in the group stage and started the main round by beating Puerto Rico 43-7.
Win against Sweden means that promotion to the quarter-finals is already secured before the last match in the main round against the Netherlands.
The Netherlands in particular are fighting, together with Sweden, for the second quarter-final place.
Is there any risk that you will save on the forces against the Netherlands if you are already ready?
- We like to do our best but of course, if you are already done, maybe the adrenaline drops a bit.
But our starting point is always to play as well as possible and work on details.
For us, it is important to play well all the way, says Bredal Oftedal.