Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
An international friendly is set to feature a showdown between the United States and Switzerland. The match will take place in Nashville in the early hours of Wednesday, June 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 02:00 Central European Time. I’m tipping this contest to deliver plenty of goals.
Match preview
In recent years, the US national team has prioritized an aggressive attacking style, especially on home soil. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad boasts blistering pace on the flanks, with standout performers such as Pulisic, Weah, and Reyna.
Back in March, the Americans underperformed in the CONCACAF Nations League playoffs, despite being among the top favorites. The US team suffered a shock defeat to Panama in the semifinals and then narrowly lost the bronze medal match to Canada.
Through these friendlies, the team is preparing not only for the home World Cup but also for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off in just a few days.
Recently, Pochettino’s men played a test match against Turkey, which ended in another narrow defeat. McGlynn's goal was answered twice by the Turks, who pulled off a hard-fought win, leaving the Argentine coach pondering ways to improve his squad’s performance.
Switzerland, meanwhile, has been one of the most consistent European national teams over the past decade. Murat Yakin’s side combines defensive discipline with sharp counterattacking play. The Swiss are also not afraid to take the initiative, even away from home.
After a strong showing at last summer’s European Championship—knocking out Italy and losing to England in the quarterfinals only on penalties—the Swiss stumbled in the UEFA Nations League. Their results in competitive fixtures haven’t been stellar, but the team’s style of play inspires optimism.
In League A, Switzerland faced Spain, Serbia, and Denmark, but finishing bottom was still a disappointing surprise. Now, Switzerland will compete in League B, while continuing preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
This year, the European side has played exclusively friendlies. A draw with Northern Ireland, followed by wins over Luxembourg and Mexico, represents a decent run—especially considering the team scored eight goals across those games. Notably, Switzerland landed a relatively easy group for World Cup qualifying, set to face Sweden, Kosovo, and Slovenia.
Match facts
- USA have lost their last three matches.
- The Americans have kept just one clean sheet in their previous six games.
- Switzerland have suffered just one defeat in their last six outings.
- During this period, the Swiss have both scored and conceded in every game.
- USA averages 2.2 goals per home game, while Switzerland averages 1.4 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- USA: Turner, Richards, Robinson, Freeman, Wright, Adams, de la Torre, Tillman, McGlynn, Aaronson, White.
- Switzerland: Kobel, Akanji, Amenda, Widmer, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Aebischer, Freuler, Rieder, Ndoye, Embolo.
H2H
- The two teams have met four times: two draws and one win apiece.
- USA has scored exactly one goal in each match against Switzerland.
Prediction
Both teams are using this friendly to continue preparations for key tournaments, testing new tactics and combinations. This match promises to be an open, attacking affair—both sides have recently played expansive football. Expect the coaches to experiment with offensive setups, making the over 2.5 goals market a logical and well-founded bet.
