Scotland vs Switzerland prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 29, 2026
On September 29, 2026, the national teams of Scotland and Switzerland will meet in the second round of Division B of the UEFA Nations League.
Scotland vs Switzerland team news and expert analysis
After a couple of appearances at the European Championship, the Scots finally played at the World Cup as well. However, after opening with a win over Haiti, they then suffered a goalless defeat to Morocco, 0-1, and lost 0-3 to Brazil, which was not enough to reach the playoffs. In the Nations League, they began their campaign with a goalless draw against Slovenia.
The Swiss once again featured at a major tournament. After surrendering a victory against Qatar, they went on to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada, as well as Algeria in the playoffs. They even eliminated Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw, only to lose to Argentina in the quarterfinals, 1-3 — although the decisive goals came in extra time. In the autumn, they began against North Macedonia and cruised to a 3-0 victory.
The British side currently average 1.5 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.2. Ndoye and his teammates average 1.8 goals scored and considerably fewer conceded — just 0.8.
Previous matches: Scotland vs Switzerland
Scotland still hold a slight advantage: four wins and three defeats in eleven meetings.
The visitors are the superior side. We believe they can secure a victory (odds — 1.85).
Scotland vs Switzerland key statistics and trends
- Scotland have won three of their last six matches
- 30% of Scotland's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.7 goals per game
- Switzerland have won four of their last six matches
- 60% of Switzerland's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.6 goals per game
Scotland vs Switzerland: Possible starting lineups
Scotland play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Gunn — Hendry, McKenna, Welsh — Hickey, Gilmour, Ferguson, Robertson — McGinn — Ure, McBurnie
Switzerland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kobel — Ategame, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez — Jashari, Freuler — Rieder, Manzambi, Ndoye — Amdouni. Xhaka and Embolo were caught using fake vaccination certificates and have not been called up
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