Switzerland vs Italy Predicted line-ups and latest news, – June 29, 2024

Today, the first Round of 16 matches of Euro 2024 commence, with Switzerland and the reigning European champions, Italy, vying for the first quarter-final berth.

Switzerland confidently advanced to the playoffs, securing second place in their group with Germany, Scotland, and Hungary. They defeated Hungary (3-1) in their opening match and drew 1-1 twice with the other teams.

Italy found themselves in one of the tournament's toughest groups alongside Spain, Croatia, and Albania. The champions managed to win only their first match against Albania (2-1), followed by a loss to Spain (0-1), and concluded the group stage with a 1-1 draw against Croatia.

Ahead of the match, Swiss midfielder Michel Aebischer shared his expectations for the encounter with Italy. He stated that it doesn't matter who they play against; their goal is victory.

"We know the players, the country, and their football culture. In the end, this is the Round of 16, and we want to win, regardless of the country we face."

Italian defender Alessandro Buongiorno also commented on today's match, acknowledging that his team faces a challenging task.

"We know the match against Switzerland won't be easy. We'll try our best to be ready. But we can guarantee maximum dedication and professionalism."

Both teams are undoubtedly focused on victory. Switzerland aims to at least replicate their previous tournament's achievement of reaching the quarter-finals, while Italy defends their title as reigning champions. Coaches will surely deploy their strongest players on the field.

The Dailysports team has prepared information on the likely starting line-ups based on previous coaching decisions.

Predicted Switzerland line-up

Sommer – Rodriguez, Akanji, Schär – Aebischer, Xhaka, Freuler, Stergiou – Ndoye, Vargas, Embolo

Predicted Italy line-up

Donnarumma – Bastoni, Mancini, Darmian – Dimarco, Barella, Jorginho, Cristante, Di Lorenzo – Scamacca, Chiesa

Let's remember, the match kicks off today at 19:00 Central European Time. The Dailysports team has also prepared information on where you can watch the match in your country.