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Germany
Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign has started brilliantly, with a resounding 5-1 victory over Scotland and a comfortable win against Hungary. With their place in the last 16 already secured, they need just a point to top Group A. Julian Nagelsmann is expected to stick with the same starting lineup used in their first two matches. Key players like Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug are pivotal to their attacking strategy.
Switzerland
Switzerland have been resilient, avoiding defeat in their last eight final group games at major tournaments since Euro 2004. Their 1-1 draw against Scotland showcased their ability to come back from behind, with Xherdan Shaqiri scoring a crucial equalizer. Switzerland need a positive result to secure their spot in the knockout stages, relying heavily on experienced players like Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka.
Key Stats & Insights
- Germany: 5 wins in the last 6 matches across all competitions.
- Switzerland: Unbeaten in the last 5 games, with 3 draws.
- Head-to-Heads: Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 encounters.
- Historical Context: Germany aims to be the third host nation to win all group-stage games at a single European Championship, following the Netherlands (2000) and France (1984).
Team Form and Performance
Switzerland – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 3
- Draws: 6
- Losses: 1
- Goals: 1.8 per match
- Possession: 64.6%
- Top Scorer: Zeki Amdouni (4 goals)
- Assists Leader: Xherdan Shaqiri (3 assists)
Germany – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 4
- Draws: 4
- Losses: 2
- Goals: 2.3 per match
- Possession: 61.7%
- Top Scorer: Kai Havertz (5 goals)
- Assists Leader: Serge Gnabry (4 assists)
Head-to-Head Records
- Recent encounters have been high-scoring, averaging 5.3 goals per game.
- The last meeting ended in a 3-3 draw in the UEFA Nations League (2020).
Player Form and Availability
Switzerland Key Players:
- Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
- Defense: Manuel Akanji, Fabian Schar, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer
- Midfield: Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri, Michel Aebischer, Ruben Vargas
- Forward: Dan Ndoye
Germany Key Players:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
- Defense: Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tah, Maximilian Mittelstadt
- Midfield: Jamal Musiala, Toni Kroos, Robert Andrich, Ilkay Gundogan, Florian Wirtz
- Attack: Kai Havertz
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Germany: 1.67 odds (60% chance of winning)
- Switzerland: 5.25 odds
- Draw: Also considered a viable outcome
Bets to consider include:
- Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals: Both are evenly matched in odds.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS Yes): 1.73 odds
Predictions
Germany 2 – Switzerland 1
Switzerland will be a tough challenge for Germany, with recent encounters ending in competitive matches. However, Germany’s current form and home advantage make them favorites to win. Expect both teams to score, given their offensive capabilities and previous head-to-head results.