England vs Switzerland prediction and betting tips - July 6, 2024
One of the semifinalists of the 2024 European Championship will be determined on Saturday at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, where England and Switzerland will face off. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
England
Despite having an outstanding roster, Gareth Southgate's team has been disappointing in the European Championship. After a modest 1-0 victory over Serbia in the first round and a 1-1 draw with Denmark in the second, the "Three Lions" failed to break down the modest defense of Slovenia in the third round, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Unsurprisingly, the coaching staff has faced heavy criticism for their lackluster attacking play. Although England secured first place, their matches have been rather soporific. They narrowly avoided elimination in the first playoff round, equalizing against Slovakia in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Harry Kane's precise strike in the first minute of extra time secured England's victory.
Switzerland
The "Nati" showcased their best in the opening round of Euro 2024, confidently securing a 3-1 victory over a solid Hungarian team. This victory was pivotal in their quest for second place in the group.
In the second round, Switzerland drew 1-1 with Scotland. In their final group stage match, the "Nati" put up a fight against the tournament hosts Germany, drawing 1-1, with the "Bundesteam" equalizing only in the 90+2 minute.
Murat Yakin's team faced a tough opponent in the first playoff round, the reigning European champions Italy. However, the match revealed the Italians were unprepared for the Swiss challenge, with a shot count of 4:1 in favor of Switzerland telling the story. Goals from Freuler and Vargas secured a 2-0 victory for the "Nati."
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- Switzerland has not beaten England since 1981, losing seven out of nine matches.
- Only one of the last five matches saw both teams score.
- Only one of the previous five encounters between these teams saw a total of over 2.5 goals.
England vs Switzerland Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor England, valuing their victory at odds of 2.31. However, the match is expected to be very challenging for the "founders of football." We believe it is better to take "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.60.
