Switzerland vs Spain Prediction & Betting Tips (8 September)

Engaged in group 2 of the last Nations League A, Switzerland showed good performances to finish ahead of the Czech Republic and thus ensure its survival. The Nati, on the other hand, had to settle for 3rd place, behind Spain and Portugal. Subsequently, Granit Xhaka's teammates met expectations by qualifying for Euro 2024. They also shone in Germany this summer. Attractive in the game, Murat Yakin's men first came out of their group by shaking the host country, Germany. Then, they quite logically dismissed Italy in the 8th 2-0 before falling cruelly against England in the quarter 1-1, elimination following penalties. Arriving with full confidence to start this Nations League, Switzerland unfortunately lost its first match played in Denmark last Thursday 2-0. It is important to point out that the Nati played outnumbered in the 2nd half.

Back at the highest level since the arrival on the bench of Luis de la Fuente, Spain logically acts as the big favorite in its own right. succession in this League of Nations. During the previous edition, La Roja first dominated its group made up of Portugal, Switzerland and the Czech Republic before defeating, in June 2023, Italy in the semi-finals 2-1 and Croatia in final 1-1, victory following penalties. Subsequently, Rodri's teammates easily booked their ticket to Euro 2024. This summer, they displayed superb quality of play to win the title. Leader of its group, Spain then dominated Georgia in the 8th 4-1, Germany in the quarter 2-1 after extra time, France in the semi 2-1 and England in the final 2-1.

For this poster, Switzerland must deal with the suspensions of defender Elvedi (Monchengladbach) and midfielder Xhaka (Leverkusen), who received a red card against Denmark. Furthermore, the experienced Sommer (Inter), Schär (Newcastle) and Shaqiri (Basel) retired internationally after Euro 2024. Finally, the important winger Ndoye (Bologna) was forced to withdraw from this gathering while that striker Okafor (AC Milan) was not called up. Following Sommer's retirement, Kobel (Dortmund) takes his place in the cages. The usual executives are available like Akanji (Man City), Freuler (Atalanta), Aebischer (Bologna) and Embolo (Monaco). These four elements were starters on the first day. Almost unused during the Euro, midfielder Zakaria (Monaco), very good since the start of the season in Ligue 1, came into play.

Spain deplores the withdrawals of goalkeeper Unai Simon (Bilbao), midfielders Gavi (Barcelona ) and Merino (Arsenal) and captain Morata (AC Milan), injured. In addition, young defender Cubarsi (Barcelona) and midfielders Baena (Villarreal), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) were spared after winning the Olympics this summer. Finally, the versatile Llorente (Atlético Madrid) was not called up while the experienced Jesus Navas (Sevilla FC) and Nacho (Al Qadsiah) retired internationally. Hampered by an injury at the start of the season, the metronome Rodri (Man City) did not play last Thursday but he is applying to start this Sunday. The essential wingers Yamal (Barcelona) and Nico Williams (Bilbao) took on a new dimension this summer.