Spain vs Switzerland Predictions and Betting Tips
The Alfredo Di Stefano is the stage for this UEFA Nations League encounter as Spain take on Switzerland in League A4. Both sides will be heading into this game fresh from their respective international friendlies. As such, we expect to see a high-octane encounter. Which side gets the win at the end of 90 minutes?
This would only be the fourth-ever meeting between these two nations. With both sides with a win each, the formbook suggests a close encounter. However, it is to be noted that the Spaniards are unbeaten in 14 games while the Swiss haven't won in their last three matches. All in all, we expect them to put up a fight as they head to Madrid.
Spain looking to establish dominance in League A4
The Spaniards are sitting pretty at the summit of the group standings with four points in two games. Jose Gaya's 90th-minute equalizer in their opening game against Germany seemed to have lifted their spirits as they headed into their second game. They thrashed Ukraine 4-1 in matchday two to seal their first set of three points in the UEFA Nations League. Sergio Ramos produced a stunning performance with a brace from his centre-half position to lead his side to victory.
Following that warm-up game against Portugal, La Roja will be determined to get all three points in their next two games against Ukraine and Switzerland. Wolves Winger Adama Traore, having made his debut for Spain against Portugal will be bidding on making himself a mainstay in the Spanish football team.
The Swiss' slow start to the campaign
Vladimir Petkovic's squad has failed to hit the ground running in this year's UEFA Nations league after doing so well in the last campaign. They topped a group consisting of Belgium to make it through to the playoffs. However, they went on to lose to Portugal in the semifinals.
The Swiss lost their warm-up game against Croatia 2-1 last Wednesday. The games don't get easier as they face Spain and then Germany in the space of three days. The Swiss supporters, nonetheless, will be confident they can pick up a positive result following that 1-1 draw against Germany on Matchday two.
Spain vs Switzerland Team News
Spain possible starting XI:
De Gea; Navas, Ramos, Torres, Gaya; Merino, Busquets, Rodri; Fati, Moreno, Olmo
Switzerland possible starting XI:
Sommer; Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Benito; Zuber, Sow, Xhaka, Freuler; Seferovic
Spain vs Switzerland Prediction: 2-1
Without a shadow of a doubt, Petkovic's troops wouldn't be a walkover for the Spaniards. Their default 5-4-1 set-up has been known to trouble a couple of top teams in the past. However, we believe that the quality Spain possess should pull them through with a narrow victory.
