North Macedonia vs Switzerland Predictions & Tips - Swiss Tipped in Nations League Opener
Switzerland head into their first-ever meeting with North Macedonia in the Nations League boasting strong form and attacking firepower. North Macedonia, low on confidence after several heavy defeats, have failed to win in their last eight internationals and conceded heavily. Switzerland, meanwhile, have been clinical in recent fixtures and are expected to take advantage of the hosts' defensive vulnerabilities. The Swiss squad is favored for an away victory, with more than three goals likely in the match. Key absentees for both sides, but Swiss quality should prevail.
- North Macedonia and Switzerland begin their UEFA Nations League campaigns
- Switzerland tipped to claim an away win in Saturday's League B opener
- Get our North Macedonia vs Switzerland tips in the UEFA Nations League
- North Macedonia vs Switzerland Predictions
- Recent Stats Point to Switzerland
- North Macedonia and Switzerland Set For First-Ever Meeting
- North Macedonia Look to Recover
- Switzerland Remain in Strong Form
- North Macedonia vs Switzerland Squads & Team News
North Macedonia vs Switzerland Predictions
North Macedonia and Switzerland face their first Nations League fixtures in Skopje this weekend.
The hosts have suffered several heavy defeats in recent contests, and I expect the Swiss to take advantage of North Macedonia's defensive issues.
I have my stake on an away win with over 2.5 goals scored.
Recent Stats Point to High-Scorting Swiss Win
- North Macedonia lost 3 of their last 5 matches
- North Macedonia conceded an average of 5.0 goals per game in their last 3 defeats
- Switzerland won 7 of their last 11 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Switzerland scored an average of 3.27 goals per game in their last 11 wins
North Macedonia and Switzerland Set For First-Ever Meeting
North Macedonia and Switzerland will meet for the first time in Saturday’s League B, Group 1 contest.
North Macedonia Look to Recover
North Macedonia return to Skopje after a heavy 4-0 friendly defeat against Turkey in June.
The Lions were second-best throughout a one-sided contest in Istanbul. Orkun Kokcu struck in the second minute before Can Uzun, and Deniz Gul extended the hosts' advantage before Baris Alper Yilmaz completed the rout in the 70th minute.
Turkey dominated possession and finished with 19 shots compared with North Macedonia's five, while only two of the visitors' efforts were on target.
Before their defeat in Turkey, North Macedonia picked up goalless draws in away friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland.
Goce Sedloski’s side remain low in confidence though, after a dismal end to their World Cup qualification. Following a remarkable 7-1 home defeat against Wales, the Lions fell to a 4-0 reversal against Denmark in their semi-final playoff contest.
Leaky in defence and lacking quality in front of goal, North Macedonia scored just two goals while failing to win any of their last eight internationals (D5, L3).
Switzerland Remain in Strong Form
Switzerland travel to Skopje after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time defeat against Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Dan Ndoye’s deserved second-half strike levelled the contest after Alexis Mac Allister had given the Argentines an early lead.
Breel Embolo’s red card, just five minutes after Ndoye’s goal, proved costly as the South Americans secured victory in the additional 30 minutes.
That defeat ended an excellent tournament for Murat Yakin's side. The Swiss reached the last eight after a five-game unbeaten run through the group phase and early knockout rounds.
The Red Crosses beat Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-1), Canada (2-1) and Algeria (2-0) before a gritty penalty shootout win against Colombia in the round of sixteen.
North Macedonia vs Switzerland Squads & Team News
North Macedonia Squad
Goalkeepers: Stole Dimitrievski, Damjan Shishkovski, Davor Taleski
Defenders: Ezgjan Alioski, Visar Musliu, Gjoko Zajkov, Bojan Ilievski, Andrej Stojchevski, Sebastian Herrera, Din Alomerovikj, Mario Mladenovski, Gjorge Djekov, Anes Meliqi
Midfielders: Enis Bardhi, Eljif Elmas, Boban Nikolov, Tihomir Kostadinov, Jani Atanasov, Agon Elezi, Luka Stankovski, Matej Gashtarov
Forwards: Darko Churlinov, Bojan Miovski, Ljupcho Doriev, Elmin Rastoder, Dimitar Mitrovski, Azer Omeragikj, Hristijan Maleski
Goce Sedloski named a 28-man squad for North Macedonia’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Experienced defender Darko Velkovski is a notable absentee from the selection.
Rangers forward Bojan Miovski is expected to win his 42nd cap despite limited game time for the Premiership side.
Switzerland Squad
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller
Defenders: Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Eray Comert, Adrian Bajrami, Zachary Athekame, Sascha Britschgi
Midfielders: Remo Freuler, Djibril Sow, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Rieder, Johan Manzambi, Vincent Sierro, Ardon Jashari, Joel Monteiro, Alvyn Sanches
Forwards: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten, Winsley Boteli
Swiss boss Yakin has a 24-man squad available this week.
Lyon defender Zachary Athekame is one of three uncapped players included in the Swiss pool.
Granit Xhaka has been withdrawn from the Nations League squad after admitting he obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022
Fellow midfielder Denis Zakaria also misses out for the visitors.
Verdict
Switzerland have the quality and experience to capitalise on a low-confidence North Macedonia side.
I have my stake on an away win with at least three goals scored.
I have my stake on an away win with at least three goals scored.
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