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 prime 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 towards Serbia.
Spain have scored 10 targets and conceded simply twice within the competitors to this point, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez on the scoresheet of their 2-1 victory over Denmark on Friday.
The European champions can be seeking to end their group stage on a excessive, with various fringe gamers anticipated to be given alternatives.
In distinction, Switzerland’s Nations League marketing campaign has been a disappointment.
Murat Yakin’s crew have picked up simply two factors from their 5 matches, confirming their relegation to League B. The Swiss drew 1-1 with Serbia final trip, with Zeki Amdouni scoring their purpose.
Switzerland have struggled for kind, dropping their first three matches towards Denmark, Spain and Serbia earlier than drawing at house towards Denmark final month.
Their solely victory in all competitions because the 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.
Workforce Information:
Spain have launched Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal from their squad, with the latter lacking out via damage.
Nonetheless, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata are all anticipated to function.
For Switzerland, Dereck Kutesa, Joel Monteiro and Andi Zeqiri might come into the beginning lineup, with Breel Embolo doubtlessly dropping to the bench.
Prediction:
Regardless of Spain making modifications, 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 cushty 2-0 victory.
- Rating Prediction: Spain 2-0 Switzerland
Betting Suggestions:
- Match Consequence: Spain to win
- Over/Beneath 2.5 Objectives: Beneath 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 can be eager to finish their group marketing campaign on a optimistic be aware. The Roja’s superior high quality ought to shine via, even with a rotated lineup.
