Spain, the reigning Nations League champions, will welcome Switzerland to Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez on Monday night as they spherical off their Group 4 marketing campaign in League A.
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The Roja have already secured their place within the quarter-finals, sitting high of the group with 13 factors from 5 matches.
Luis de la Fuente’s aspect have been in spectacular kind, successful every of their final 4 video games after drawing their opener in opposition to Serbia.
Spain have scored 10 targets and conceded simply twice within the competitors to date, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez on the scoresheet of their 2-1 victory over Denmark on Friday.
The European champions might be trying to end their group stage on a excessive, with quite a lot of fringe gamers anticipated to be given alternatives.
In distinction, Switzerland’s Nations League marketing campaign has been a disappointment.
Murat Yakin’s workforce have picked up simply two factors from their 5 matches, confirming their relegation to League B. The Swiss drew 1-1 with Serbia final day out, with Zeki Amdouni scoring their aim.
Switzerland have struggled for kind, dropping their first three matches in opposition to Denmark, Spain and Serbia earlier than drawing at house in opposition to Denmark final month.
Their solely victory in all competitions for the reason that European Championships got here in a 2-0 win over Italy within the final 16.
The 2 sides final met in September, with Spain operating out 4-1 winners within the reverse fixture. Total, Switzerland have solely crushed Spain on two events, together with a well-known 1-0 victory on the 2010 World Cup.
Crew Information:
Spain have launched Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal from their squad, with the latter lacking out via harm.
Nonetheless, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata are all anticipated to function.
For Switzerland, Dereck Kutesa, Joel Monteiro and Andi Zeqiri may come into the beginning lineup, with Breel Embolo doubtlessly dropping to the bench.
Prediction:
Regardless of Spain making adjustments, they need to nonetheless have an excessive amount of high quality for an out-of-form Switzerland aspect.
De la Fuente’s aspect are the reigning champions and haven’t misplaced a aggressive match since March 2023. The Roja are anticipated to safe a snug 2-0 victory.
- Rating Prediction: Spain 2-0 Switzerland
Betting Ideas:
- Match End result: Spain to win
- Over/Below 2.5 Objectives: Below 2.5 targets
- Anytime Goalscorer: Alvaro Morata
- Each Groups to Rating: No
With Spain already assured of their place within the quarter-finals and Switzerland relegated, the house aspect might be eager to finish their group marketing campaign on a constructive observe. The Roja’s superior high quality ought to shine via, even with a rotated lineup.
