David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Switzerland
Spain
One of the most intriguing matches of the second round of the UEFA Nations League will take place at the Stade de Genève, where Switzerland will host Spain. Here’s the expert preview and prediction from Dailysports.
Switzerland
Switzerland has been steadily climbing towards elite status on the international stage. The "Nati" have demonstrated consistency over the last five World Cups, advancing beyond the group stage four times. The team has also been a regular fixture in the knockout rounds of continental tournaments.
In the last two European Championships, Switzerland reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Spain and England in penalty shootouts, both with a score of 1-2. The UEFA Nations League offers another opportunity to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. However, in their opening match of the current Nations League campaign, Switzerland suffered a 0-2 defeat against Denmark in Copenhagen, which was a disappointing surprise for them.
Spain
Spain struggled initially to adapt to the requirements of new coach Luis de la Fuente, which led to discussions about his potential dismissal. However, a turning point came with their victory in last year's UEFA Nations League, which was followed by a period of stable performances.
At Euro 2024, Spain was placed in a challenging group with Italy, Croatia, and Albania. Despite this, Spain won all three group matches and went on to defeat Georgia (4-1), Germany (2-1), and France (2-1) in the knockout stages, ultimately winning the tournament after a 2-1 victory over England in the final. In their first match of the new Nations League campaign, Spain drew 0-0 with Serbia.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the last Nations League campaign, the teams exchanged away victories.
- Three of the last five matches between these teams saw both teams scoring.
- Only one of the last five encounters featured more than 2.5 goals.
Switzerland vs Spain Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a clear edge to Spain, with odds of 1.76 for an away win. While Spain is likely to secure a victory, a more intriguing bet could be “Switzerland to win with a +1.0 handicap” at odds of 1.69. This bet reflects Switzerland’s potential to keep the match competitive while providing a safety net against a potential narrow loss.
