Denmark take on the visitors Switzerland in the round 1 match of UEFA Nations League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, September 5th at Parken Stadium (Copenhagen),
Denmark parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand after the Euro. Despite a disappointing World Cup, Hjulmand was allowed to continue in his role due to the memorable and dramatic run to the Euro semi-finals in the previous edition. Under his guidance, the Danes performed well enough to advance from their group in the new continental tournament. However, they drew all their matches—against strong England, surprise package Slovenia, and even a struggling Serbia. As a result, they finished second in the group based on tiebreakers but were immediately knocked out by Germany in the round of 16, losing 0-2 in Dortmund. Currently, Lars Knudsen is preparing the team for the Nations League as an interim coach, but perhaps he's eager to shed the "interim" label?
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Switzerland proved their quality on German soil. The "Nati" raised some concerns in 2023, especially during the second round of qualification. However, once at the Euro, Murat Yakin and his squad performed admirably. They advanced from the group stage by defeating Hungary and drawing with both Scotland and Germany—the latter match saw the Germans equalize with a late goal by Füllkrug, though by then the outcome had already been decided. Furthermore, in the round of 16, Switzerland deservedly knocked out the reigning continental champions, Italy, with a 2-0 victory. They then put up a strong fight against England, but the Three Lions were flawless in the penalty shootout. The main task for the coaching staff now is to find replacements for the leaders who retired after the tournament, including Sommer, Schär, and Shaqiri. Fortunately, the squad has considerable depth.
Switzerland won their first encounter 40 years ago in 1984. Since then, Denmark has won twice, and the teams have drawn four times, including in a friendly match earlier this year. The Danes are considered favorites as the home team. However, both teams are known for their pragmatic approach, so a bet on "under 2.5 goals" seems appropriate at the start of the cycle.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
