Betting tips and predictions for Scotland vs Switzerland at Euro 2024. The match will kick-off at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Switzerland, meanwhile, also ended second in their Euro Cup 2024 qualification group, somewhat surprisingly, to Romania. Nevertheless, the Swiss are proving to be very steady in qualifying for major tournaments having only missed Euro 2012 and 2002 World Euro Cup finals in this period.
Scotland vs. Switzerland: UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview
Much could be contingent on the results from the opening matches in terms of team news for the another game, but the 3-4-3/5-2-2-1 system is likely to remain in place, at least to commence with.
Suppose to see much of Scotland’s UEFA Euro 2024 play coming down the left, with Kieran Tierney, if fit, touching Andy Robertson, while McGinn and McTominay will share the concern of making lateruns into the box.
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson will be a immense miss in midfield, so the task of keeping the back door shut and trying to add a little serenity in possession will likely fall to Brighton’s Billy Gilmour. Ryan Christie has also shown the versatility to play profounder with Bournemouth this season of Euro Cup 2024.
Dykes is the most likely appetiser up-front, with his main function being holding up the ball both to bring others into play and release some pressure on the Scottish defensive third. Che Adams is a potential partner or replacement for Dykes in this competition.
There is a lot of adaptability in the Swiss forward line heading into the competition. If Zeki Amdouni has a good opener against Hungary Euro Cup Germany, then he should keep his dwelling in a fluid 4-3-3.
Scotland vs Switzerland: Euro 2024 Historical Context and Team Dynamics
Xherdan Shaqiri will look to play as often as conceivable just off the main forward. and with a eminence midfield three in Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, and Denis Zakaria, the captain will have a lot of licence to roam and cause distress.
Manuel Akanji and Fabian Schar deliver an all Premier League central defensive pairing of some ability, whilst veteran Ricardo Rodriguez will be hopeful to set some records for longevity at left- back. Yann Sommer has been a lock in goal for Switzerland for over a period as well.
This is a Euro Cup Germany match that has been rarely seen in international circles over the last few years. It is unknown to Squawka whether there is some secret emnity between the Scottish and Swiss FAs but there have only been two assemblies between the countries in the last thirty years.
Once in a friendly in 2006, which Switzerland won, and also in the assembly stages of UEFA Euro 2024 ’96 where Ally McCoist winner seen like taking Scotland through, until England conceded a late consolation goal to Holland in their celebrated 4-1 win.
Scotland vs Switzerland Match Prediction
Switzerland, under the guidance of coach Murat Yakin, have a diverse team with players like Fabian Schar and Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji in defence, along with a midfield led by the experienced Granit Xhaka. In comparison, Scotland’s squad depth doesn’t match up, and without Andy Robertson, who is probably considered their only world class talent, Scotland are the clear underdog in this matchup. Due to Scotland’s lack of attacking flair and defensive vulnerabilities, we favour Switzerland to win this match.