Spain take on the visitors Switzerland in the round 6 match of UEFA Nations League group stage. The match will be played on Monday, November 18th at
Spain has reestablished itself as a powerhouse after a lull following its golden era from 2008-2012. The disappointing World Cup campaign led to Luis Enrique's dismissal, and Luis de la Fuente took over, transitioning from Spain's U21 setup. His tenure began with immediate success, claiming the Nations League title by defeating Croatia on penalties. Spain followed that up with a brilliant Euro 2024 campaign, culminating in a championship win, with only Germany pushing them to extra time. This fall, Spain maintained their momentum despite a goalless draw in Serbia. They secured multiple victories to cement their place atop the Nations League group. A November clash in Denmark resulted in a 2-1 triumph, thanks to an assist and a goal from Ayoze Pérez.
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Switzerland struggles to maintain consistency. The Swiss have experienced a noticeable downturn in form in 2023. Despite a solid run in previous tournaments, they barely secured a Euro 2024 berth by finishing second in their group. Surprisingly, Switzerland delivered an impressive showing at the Euros, defeating Hungary, pushing Germany to the brink, and knocking out Italy 2-0. They even led against England in the quarterfinals before being eliminated on penalties. However, their autumn Nations League campaign has been disappointing. Losses to Denmark (0-2) and Spain (1-4) in September were followed by a defeat in Serbia and a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Denmark in October. Last Friday, against Serbia, they let a late equalizer slip in the 88th minute, sealing their fate at the bottom of the group.
Spain holds a clear advantage, but until their September victory, matches with Switzerland had been closely contested. This includes Spain's penalty shootout win in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals and an even split in regulation victories in recent years. Spain’s attacking fluidity remains a strength, even with squad rotations, as demonstrated by consistent performances from players like Ayoze Pérez and Fabián Ruiz. Switzerland’s defensive lapses, evident in their recent matches, could see them concede early, putting them on the back foot throughout. Spain may lack motivation with their playoff spot already secured, but at home, they should have little trouble against a struggling Swiss side. Expect a dominant performance from La Furia Roja. Bet on Spain with a handicap of -1 goal, with a likely result of 2-0 or 3-1.
Prediction for the match: Spain to win with -1.0 handicap.
