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Switzerland vs Spain: Match preview and betting suggestions

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Our betting experts preview the UEFA Nations League match between Switzerland and Spain and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Switzerland come up against visiting side Spain in a UEFA Nations League round 3 match. The duel will take place at Stade de Geneve on Thursday and it should be interesting enough to follow, as both sides chase their first victories in Group A2.

Position in the UEFA Nations League table: Switzerland vs Spain

According to the Group A2 table in the UEFA Nations League, two points lie between these two opponents. That means this round 3 match will be important for both teams and their position at the league table. Switzerland have an opportunity to catch up with Spain who currently sit as number 3 on two points in this upcoming match on Thursday. However, the latter will surely try to extend the gap in the standings.

Latest form and previous encounters between Switzerland and Spain

Swiss struggling for results

Only a single point prevents Switzerland from having nothing to show for their previous 3 games. They claimed a 1-1 draw against Kosovo, before getting trounced 2-1 against the Czech Republic. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Portugal ran out 4-0 winners.

Unbeaten Spaniards look decent

Spain currently look solid after going 3 matches unbeaten. They laid the groundwork by beating Iceland with a 5-0 scoreline, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal. Their latest match once again had them share the points, this time in a 2-2 draw against Czech Republic.

Fixture history: Switzerland vs Spain

The two sides finished 1-1 after normal time in each of their past 2 meetings, and in 3 of the last 4 encounters overall. Penalties were needed to split the pair last time out in a Euro 2020 quarter-final clash in July 2021. Spain won the shootout 3-1 to progress to the semi-finals back then.

Highlights from the last game between Switzerland and Spain:

Betting stats and facts for Switzerland and Spain

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Switzerland and Spain. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Switzerland have scored in 24 of the last 26 home matches
  • Switzerland have not lost 16 of the last 18 home matches
  • Switzerland have scored in 7 of the last 8 matches
  • Switzerland have not won the last 4 matches in a row
  • In 3 of the last 4 matches Switzerland played, both teams scored
  • Spain have scored in 34 of the last 36 away matches
  • Spain have scored in the last 16 matches in a row
  • Spain have not lost 9 of the last 10 matches
  • Spain have not lost 10 of the last 12 away matches
  • In 6 of the last 8 away matches Spain played, both teams scored

Players to zoom in on in Switzerland vs Spain

Ahead of their UEFA Nations League showdown, both Switzerland and Spain will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Best betting tips: Switzerland vs Spain

To sum up, the upcoming UEFA Nations League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.

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