Switzerland take on the visitors Serbia in the round 5 match of UEFA Nations League group stage. The match will be played on Friday, November 15th at Letzigrund Stadion (Zürich).
Switzerland have gradually established themselves among the elite of European and even world football — just look at their rankings and consistent playoff qualifications in tournaments. This was evident even under Murat Yakin, including at the Euros this summer. Not only did “Nati” beat Hungary (and almost defeat Germany in the third group match!), but they also managed a 2-0 win over Italy in the Round of 16, losing to England only on penalties. The future finalists (and former ones) had to fight back to equalize! However, their autumn performance recalls last year’s failures, with several qualifying disappointments. Switzerland managed only a draw against Denmark in October, after three consecutive losses.
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Serbia remains Stojković’s team. Under this coach, the “Eagles” have struggled in final tournaments. They didn’t make it out of the group stage at the World Cup in Qatar and had only draws against Slovenia (equalizing from a last-minute corner) and Denmark (0-0) at the Euros this summer. Stojković also had a falling-out with Tadić, who left the national team, and other key players aren’t always included in the squad. Despite this, the legendary Yugoslav player remains an indisputable coach who has been successful in qualifiers, which counts for a lot. This autumn, Serbia hasn’t looked hopeless either: they started with a goalless draw against Spain and, in October, claimed a crucial 2-0 win over the “Neutrals” — an opponent with some history. However, their away form has been weaker: a 0-2 loss to Denmark and a 0-3 defeat to “La Roja.”
Before their October loss, the “Neutrals” had faced Serbia in the World Cups of 2018 and 2022, winning both times amid controversial incidents. The home-field advantage is crucial for both sides, especially for the Swiss. Pressured on their home turf, Xhaka and company should be able to secure a win. That said, the visitors will fight hard. This match promises excitement, and “total over 2.0 goals” looks like a strong bet.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.0 scored goals.
