Serbia vs Switzerland prediction and betting tips on October 12, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 12, 2024, Serbia will face Switzerland in the 3rd round of the UEFA Nations League. Both teams had a poor start to the tournament and will look to turn things around against this fierce rival.
Key Stats and Trends for Serbia vs Switzerland
- Serbia has not won in their last five matches.
- Switzerland is yet to collect any points in the Nations League.
- Serbia wins the first half in 23% of their matches, while Switzerland leads at halftime in 46% of games.
Match Preview: Serbia vs Switzerland
Both teams qualified directly for the Euros, though they faced challenges in the qualifiers. However, their performances in Germany were quite different. For the "White Eagles," it was another disappointment. They managed to score only against Slovenia, snatching a late 1-1 draw from a set-piece, and settled for a goalless draw with Denmark after losing to England in the opener. The "Nati," on the other hand, started strong with a 2-1 win over Hungary, followed by draws with Scotland and Germany. In the playoffs, they defeated Italy 2-0, but were later knocked out by England in the quarterfinals, losing on penalties after a late equalizer.
Switzerland's current Nations League campaign has been unexpectedly poor. They were soundly defeated by both Denmark and Spain, losing 0-2 and 1-4 respectively. Meanwhile, Dragan Stojković’s side held Spain to a 0-0 draw at home but then lost 0-2 in Copenhagen.
Switzerland has seen several key players retire from international duty, including Sommer, Schär, and Shaqiri, while there are question marks surrounding Granit Xhaka’s future. Serbia is without Dušan Tadić, who fell out with the coach, and they are also missing Vlahović, Kostić, Milinković-Savić, and Gudelj, with Veljkovic sidelined due to injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Serbia (possible lineup): Rajković – Pavlović, Milenković, Eraković – Birmančević, Samardžić, Lukić, Grujić, Ilić, Nedeljković – Jović
Switzerland (possible lineup): Kobel – Rodríguez, Akanji, Wüthrich – Aebischer, Zakaria, Freuler, Omeragić – Vargas, Embolo, Amdouni
Head to Head: Serbia vs Switzerland
The two teams have clashed amid scandals and provocations in both of the last two World Cups, with Switzerland emerging victorious on both occasions: 2-1 in 2018 and 3-2 in 2022.
Free Prediction for Serbia vs Switzerland
Although Serbia is rated slightly higher, this match provides a strong motivation for the visitors to showcase their quality once again. We predict a win for Switzerland with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.99).