UEFA Nations League: Switzerland vs. Spain Preview, Odds, Prediction

Switzerland meets Spain in their most crucial clash in this year’s UEFA Nation League. The Swiss unit is hammered to the bottom of Group 2 without any points after two games, and not winning here would put them in a very nasty position when it comes to the relegation battle. As for the Spanish unit, they have two draws in two events, which isn’t that bad, but on the other hand, isn’t impressive as well. Luis Enrique looks to create even better chemistry on the field, and the results here aren’t important, but still, the pressure of the public back home is always very high.

Preview

Switzerland (+300) had seven games in a row without a defeat before putting up four in a row without a victory. The Swiss side lost to England in the friendly international, 2-1, then played 1-1 with Kosovo*. After that, they lost in both UEFA Nations League events to the Czech Republic, 2-1, and Portugal, 4-0.

Coming back home was what this team needed in order to snap the negative streak and gain some confidence. Switzerland didn’t lose on its soil since early October 2020, and that tells a lot about their quality at home.

In three of the past four events in Switzerland, this unit didn’t allow a single goal. The record in the most recent ten clashes is eight wins and two draws, which is impressive. May we add that they managed to win the top spot in the World Cup qualifiers ahead of Italy, against who they didn’t lose in two games.

Spain (-110) has only one defeat in the last ten games, and that was in the UEFA Nations League finals against France last October, 1-2. Apart from that, they have seven wins and two draws, both of them in the most recent events, where they played against Portugal at home, 1-1, and the Czech Republic in Prague, 2-2.

A very young and talented team is at Luis Enrique’s disposal, whose time is yet to come. But the former Barcelona mastermind wants to develop them as soon as possible and take them all the way in any competition this unit participates.

The Red Fury is a very tactical and smart group that knows how to behave at any given moment. The only problem is the striker position because Alvaro Morata simply isn’t as lethal as he used to be before.

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Fabian Schar is suspended due to his yellow cards, while Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji sit as questionable.

Ansu Fati is out for Spain, while we expect to see Torres, Azpilicueta, and Alba back after Prague.

Head to Head Games

The Swiss and the Spanish team met in the quarterfinals of the most recent EURO, and the Spaniards won that battle after penalties. The result in the regular 90 minutes was 1-1.

Also, they had two meetings in the UNL 2020 edition, Spain won at home, 1-0, and the second game ended with a draw, 1-1.

Prediction

This should be a low-scoring affair, with both teams playing tough and cautious football. Spain will look to stall and delay the game as much as possible, as well as to slow down the pace on the field. That’s why we bet on under 2.5 goals here.

Pick: Under 2.5 goals

 

Here is the preview for the UNL game Portugal vs. Czech Republic