Spain face off against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League 2022-23 at La Romareda in Spain on Sunday, September 25. The match will start at 12:15 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Spain top the Group 2 points table in the ongoing UEFA Nations League with eight points in four games and have been performing exceptionally well under coach Luis Enrique. Goals from Pablo Sarabia and Carlos Soler helped Spain edge past the Czech Republic by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game in the competition. The Spain national team is yet to lose a game in the UEFA Nations League 2022-23.
Meanwhile, Switzerland are rooted to the bottom of the points table with just one win in four games and a total of three points. After losing three games straight, the Switzerland national team managed to pull off a surprise 1-0 win against Portugal in their last game. Haris Seferovic scored in the first minute against Portugal to seal Switzerland’s only win of the tournament.
Spain vs Switzerland UEFA Nations League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Spain: 1.48, Switzerland: 7.70, Draw: 4.30
Betwinner odds: Spain: 1.45, Switzerland: 7.30, Draw: 4.42
Betway odds: Spain: 1.47, Switzerland: 6.50, Draw: 4.33
10CRIC odds: Spain: 1.48, Switzerland: 6.21, Draw: 4.11
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Spain vs Switzerland head-to-head
Spain have the edge over Switzerland having won five and drawn two of their eight matches against them. The Swiss have won only one game.
Spain beat Switzerland 1-0 in their previous encounter earlier in the tournament.
Spain vs Switzerland UEFA Nations League 2022-23 squads
Spain: Unai Simon (goalkeeper) Jordi Alba, Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata.
Switzerland: Yann Sommer, (goalkeeper) Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Kevin Mbabu; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria; Xherdan Shaqiri, Noah Okafor, Breel Embolo.
Spain vs Switzerland probable starting lineups
Spain: Unai Simon (goalkeeper) Jordi Alba, Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata.
Switzerland: Yann Sommer (goalkeeper), Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Kevin Mbabu; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria; Xherdan Shaqiri, Noah Okafor, Breel Embolo.
Spain vs Switzerland UEFA Nations League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Yann Sommer (goalkeeper), Jordi Alba, Dani Carvajal, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Xherdan Shaqiri, Rodri, Noah Okafor, Breel Embolo, Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata.
Spain’s top picks and players to watch vs Switzerland in UEFA Nations League 2022-23
Ferran Torres: The 22-year-old winger has had a poor start to his La Liga season but will be an important player for Spain in this tournament. The Barcelona attacker netted four goals for his national side In the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Torres also scored nine goals in the Premier League during his brief stint with Manchester City.
Alvaro Morata: The Atletico Madrid striker has already made an impact in La Liga this season with three goals in six games. Overall Morata has scored 21 goals for Atletico Madrid across three seasons in La Liga. However, the 29-year-old could only score twice for his national side in the World Cup Qualifiers and will be keen to get on the scoresheet in the upcoming game.
Switzerland’s top picks and players to watch vs Spain for UEFA Nations League 2022-23
Noah Okafor: The 22-year-old has started well for his club RB Salzburg this season, having scored five goals in the Austrian Bundesliga and two goals in UEFA Champions League. Okafor has made a contribution of 23 goals and 13 assists for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Breel Embolo: The attacking midfielder scored three goals for his national side in the World Cup Qualifiers and will be keen on creating scoring opportunities for Switzerland against Spain in the upcoming fixture. Embolo has scored twice for Monaco in Ligue 1 this season and will be Switzerland’s go-to player.
Spain vs Switzerland UEFA Nations League 2022-23 prediction
Spain are a much stronger side and are clear favourites to beat Switzerland convincingly in the upcoming encounter. Spain have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament and are a top contender for the title.