Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On July 6, 2025, the second round of Group A in the Women's European Championship will feature a clash between Switzerland and Iceland. Let’s break down the best bet on the attacking potential of both teams in this encounter.
Switzerland
As hosts of the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro, Switzerland head into the second round after an impressive showing in their opening match against a powerful Norway side. The Swiss squad managed to win the first half and put up a real fight against their more experienced opponents, but ultimately fell short in the second half, losing 1-2. Despite the defeat, Switzerland left a strong impression with their organized and fearless play.
Switzerland are regulars at the European Championship, and while they failed to progress from their group at the previous tournament, they remain a mainstay in continental competition. However, the team has struggled in official matches: their winless streak has now reached seven games—six of those in the Nations League, where they faced France, Norway, and Iceland in League A, finishing the campaign with two draws and four defeats. The last-place finish meant relegation to League B.
Next up is Iceland, a side with whom Switzerland shares a rich history: seven head-to-head meetings, with the Swiss holding the advantage—four wins, two draws, and just one loss. This record gives Switzerland confidence heading into a pivotal match where points are crucial to keep their knockout hopes alive.
Iceland
Iceland are seasoned veterans of the Women's European Championship, having participated in the last two editions but failing to advance from the group stage on both occasions. In their current campaign’s opener, Iceland fell 0-1 to Finland. After a red card in the second half, they were left a player down and couldn’t hold on for a draw.
In the Nations League, Iceland were grouped with Switzerland, Norway, and France. Unlike the Swiss, Iceland picked up more points: four draws and two defeats, securing third place. The team now faces playoffs against Denmark to remain in League A.
Encounters between Iceland and Switzerland are traditionally tight and fiercely contested. In the recent Nations League, the teams drew both matches—0-0 and 3-3. Notably, in three of their last four meetings, both sides found the net and the matches saw over 2.5 total goals.
Probable lineups
- Switzerland: Peng, Beney, Calligaris, Stirli, Maritz, Riesen, Iwel, Velti, Vallotto, Reuteler, Jemajli.
- Iceland: Runarsdottir, Arnadottir, Viggosdottir, Sigurdardottir, Arnardottir, Johannsdottir, Vilhjalmsdottir, Zomers, Eiriksdottir, Jessen, Jonsdottir.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Switzerland have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 4 of Switzerland's last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Iceland have failed to win 11 of their last 12 matches.
- 3 of Iceland’s last 4 matches have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Switzerland are unbeaten in 3 of the last 4 head-to-heads.
- 3 of the last 4 meetings have gone over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 4 head-to-heads.
Switzerland vs Iceland match prediction
Both teams suffered defeats in the opening round, so a draw here does neither side any favors. To keep realistic hopes of advancing, Switzerland and Iceland will go all out for the win. Expect a tense, open battle with fierce challenges across the pitch and a high probability of goals. History supports this scenario: these sides often trade goals and their matches are usually closely fought and high-scoring. Switzerland will benefit from home support, but Iceland are a resilient side who never back down. Expect a competitive and likely high-scoring affair. My bet for this match: both teams to score at odds of 1.81.
