Matchday one winners, Switzerland will be looking to continue their perfect record when they take the field against Scotland at the Cologne Stadium in the UEFA Euro Cup 2024. The Swiss were 3-1 winners in their opening game against Hungary while Scotland was demolished by the host nation, Germany in a humiliating 5-1 defeat. The encounter carries a lot of weight regarding the qualification scenario, making it an unmissable occasion for soccer fans.
Scotland’s recent form will create skepticism and worries among the national team’s fanbase. Their last six outings have yielded them just a single victory to go along with two draws and three defeats. The nation came into the European championship with the potential to surprise everyone. Their defeat to Germany, however, has left them in a must-win situation to keep their Euro adventure alive.
Switzerland will be delighted with how recent results have turned out. Three wins, two draws, and a solitary defeat have comprised the last six fixtures. Switzerland tends to come good in international tournaments and its performance against Hungary highlights the sense of purpose in the Swiss camp. Murat Yakin’s side will be the favorites against a struggling Scotland, and they will be confident to take advantage of their superiority.
Scotland vs Switzerland: Probable line-ups
Scotland‘s Ryan Porteous was shown a straight red card in the match against Germany and will miss the rest of the group stage. Norwich City’s Grant Hanley looks the most likely option for coach Steve Clarke to fill the GAP in central defense. Elsewhere, Billy Gilmour is all set to start in the midfield, following his surprising exclusion in the first game.
Murat Yakin will have to continue to deal with the absence of key players, Denis Zakaria and Steven Zuber. Apart from that, no changes are forecasted as Switzerland looks to negate the Scottish threat and secure the priceless three points. A victory will allow the 49-year-old manager to accommodate rotations in the last group-stage game against Germany. The likes of Yann Sommer and Granit Xhaka will be key to leading their country.
Scotland’s probable line-up: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, Tierney; Ralston, Gilmour, McTominay, Robertson; McGinn, Christie; Shankland
Switzerland’s probable line-up: Sommer; Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebishcer; Ndoye, Vargas; Duah
Scotland vs Switzerland: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Scotland lost to Switzerland | 1-3 |
Scotland beat Switzerland | 1-0 |
Scotland drew with Switzerland | 1-1 |
Switzerland beat Scotland | 3-1 |
Switzerland drew with Scotland | 2-2 |
Scotland vs Switzerland: Live streaming details
The contest between Scotland and Switzerland will be hosted by Cologne at the Cologne Stadium at 3 pm EDT (9 pm CEST). BBC and ITV will be telecasting the match live in Scotland, while SRG SSR will be doing the same for viewers in Switzerland. Meanwhile, in the USA, Fox Sports will be broadcasting the meeting between Scotland and Switzerland.