Switzerland FC are looking for the same result against Scotland FC, who did not have a good opener in their Euro 2024 campaign. Coming into this game, Switzerland and Scotland had a different opener, which makes this match a crucial one. Switzerland had a 3-1 win against Hungary during their opening match, which will work with their advantage. This is why Switzerland now have a three points in their name, and are closer to book their knockout stage ticket. Meanwhile, it is the other way around for Scotland, who suffered a 5-1 loss against Germany. Due to this, Scotland are in a must-win situation, if they want to enter the next round. The meeting between these two teams is on June 20, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Switzerland FC
Switzerland started the match with two goals against Hungary, thanks to first-time scorers Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer. However, in the second half, Switzerland took a step back, allowing Barnabas Varga to cut the gap. However, Breel Embolo’s lob goal restored Switzerland’s two-goal cushion. This was Embolo’s first appearance for Switzerland since the 2022 World Cup due to an ACL injury and muscular problem. The second-placed Swiss will secure a top-two ranking with a victory on Wednesday before facing Germany in their final group fixture. The Rossocrociati have a solid foundation to build on for the match against Scotland, who they have not faced since a 3-1 friendly victory in 2006. The team will need to take their foot off the pedal if possible.
Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria has completed training, but a start may be ruled out. Yakin is concerned about Steven Zuber’s fitness, and Silvan Widmer and Remo Freuler will be suspended for the Germany match. Rossocrociati boss will keep Embolo in reserve and focus on Duah, who made his second Switzerland appearance.
Scotland FC
The Tartan Army’s party was a success before Scotland’s first match of the European Championships in Munich. Germany’s team, including Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, and Emre Can, defeated Scotland with goals. Scotland played the entire second half with 10 men due to Ryan Porteous’s tackle on Ilkay Gundogan. Antonio Rudiger’s own goal and Emre Can’s long-range goal restored Germany’s four-goal lead, making Scotland the victims of the biggest opening win at a men’s Euros. Scotland will be out of top-two contention with a defeat and a draw, but they still have 180 minutes to save their Euros bacon.
Scotland will be without Porteous due to a red card in the Germany match, and either Grant Hanley or Scott McKenna will replace him. Clarke is expected to favor Hanley, while Billy Gilmour and Che Adams may be promoted to the starting lineup.
Prediction:
Switzerland FC (1.5)
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