Switzerland vs Scotland Predictions & Tips - Goals Likely in Nations League Finale
Switzerland host Scotland at Kybunpark in the final UEFA Nations League B, Group 1 fixture. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is tipped, as Scotland must win to have any chance of promotion, likely resulting in an open match. Switzerland have seen BTTS in five of their last six home matches and over 2.5 goals in four of their last five. Scotland have seen BTTS in their last two games and over 2.5 goals in three of their last four, supporting the selection for Monday's encounter.
- Switzerland face Scotland in a Nations League Group B1 contest
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals tipped in Monday's matchup in St. Gallen
- Get our Switzerland vs Scotland predictions in the UEFA Nations League
- Switzerland vs Scotland Predictions
- Both Teams Backed to Score in St. Gallen
- Switzerland vs Scotland Head to Head
- Switzerland Held to Goalless Draw in Slovenia
- Scotland Claim Narrow Victory Against North Macedonia
- Switzerland vs Scotland Team News
Switzerland vs Scotland Predictions
Switzerland face Scotland at Kybunpark in St. Gallen in Monday's final UEFA Nations League Group B, Group 1 fixture.
Scotland must win to have any chance of securing promotion to League A, and that should lead to an open and entertaining encounter.
I have stakes on BTTS and over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams Backed to Score in St. Gallen
- Switzerland have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 home matches
- Switzerland have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Scotland have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches
- Scotland have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches
Switzerland vs Scotland Head to Head
Switzerland and Scotland have met on four occasions since 1991. Switzerland secured a 3-0 win in their most recent encounter last month after a 1-1 draw in their previous matchup at Euro 2024.
Scotland claimed a famous 1-0 win at Euro 96 while they also picked up a 2-2 draw on their last visit to Switzerland 35 years ago.
Switzerland Held to Goalless Draw in Slovenia
Switzerland face their final fixture in Nations League B, Group 1 after a lacklustre goalless draw against Slovenia in Maribor on Friday evening.
Despite dominating possession, Yakin's side were unable to find a breakthrough against a stubborn home defence. The Swiss failed to score for the first time in the group, with neither side creating clear-cut opportunities.
Switzerland controlled 71% possession and registered 13 shots to Slovenia's eight. The visitors had three efforts on target against two for the hosts, while final xG totals (0.56-0.31) underlined the lack of quality in front of goal.
A strong run of form had seen the Swiss win each of their first four Nations League B fixtures before Friday's stalemate.
Yakin's men secured comfortable wins against North Macedonia (3-0 twice), Scotland (3-0) and Slovenia (2-1).
Five points clear at the top of the section, Switzerland have already secured first place in Group 1.
Scotland Claim Narrow Victory Against North Macedonia
Scotland make the trip to St. Gallen after a much-needed 2-1 2-1 home win against North Macedonia at Hampden Park on Friday.
After a goalless first half, John McGinn opened the scoring early in the second period, only for Elmin Rastoder to head the visitors level three minutes later.
McGinn restored Scotland's lead from the penalty spot after Ben Gannon-Doak had been fouled by goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.
Despite a muted response from fans and media alike after Friday's victory, Scotland were good value for their win in Glasgow. Final xG totals (3.58-0.26) reflected the hosts' dominance in Mount Florida.
The inconsistent Scots had failed to win three of their first four fixtures in Nations League B, Group 4, including home defeats against both Slovenia (2-1) and Switzerland (3-0).
Stronger on the road, Sebastian Pocognoli's side picked up a point in Slovenia before a 2-0 win in North Macedonia last month.
Still third in the group, one point behind Slovenia, Scotland must win and hope their rivals slip up against North Macedonia if they are to snatch the play-off spot.
Switzerland vs Scotland Team News
Switzerland Squad
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller, Silas Huber.
Defenders: Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Eray Comert, Isaac Schmidt, Zachary Athekame, Sascha Britschgi, Adrian Bajrami, Roggerio Nyakossi.
Midfielders: Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Djibril Sow, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Rieder, Johan Manzambi, Ardon Jashari, Alvyn Sanches.
Forwards: Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas, Dan Ndoye, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten, Winsley Boteli, Samuel Ballet.
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin is expected to make changes to the side held by Slovenia on Friday.
With top spot and promotion already secured, Yakin could give opportunities to less-experienced squad members, including Alvyn Sanches, Roggerio Nyakossi and Samuel Ballet.
Captain Granit Xhaka remains unavailable after withdrawing from the squad with a calf injury.
Breel Embolo could retain his place in attack, although Zeki Amdouni is pushing for a recall after a substitute appearance against Slovenia.
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, Scott Bain, Jon McCracken.
Defenders: Aaron Hickey, Andy Robertson (captain), Ryan Porteous, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, James Penrice, Luke Graham, Nathan Patterson, David Bates.
Midfielders: Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour, Ryan Christie, Josh McPake, Lewis Ferguson, Kristi Montgomery.
Forwards: Oli McBurnie, Che Adams, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Kieron Bowie, Robbie Ure.
Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli is unlikely to make too many alterations to the side that started Friday's win against North Macedonia.
John McGinn is expected to retain his place after scoring twice on Friday. The Aston Villa captain now has 24 international goals, just six behind Scotland's joint-record scorers Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law.
Aaron Hickey and Ryan Christie are among those pushing for starts.
Defenders Stephen Welsh and Luis Binks were both forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury.
Speaking to the BBC after Friday's victory, Pocognoli praised his side's performance.
"Yeah, I'm happy with the result; it's a first (home) win.
"It's important for the lads because, as I said before the game, we knew that they worked very hard this week to produce and to try to apply the game plan and all the situations that we worked on in training.
"So, on a positive note, yeah, we controlled the game, we created a number of chances, we were quite brave with the defensive line, we created chances for pressing and mistakes from the opponent.”
Verdict
Scotland must adopt an attack-minded approach, and that should lead to plenty of chances at both ends.
I have stakes on BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Monday's Nations League matchup.
I have stakes on BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Monday's Nations League matchup.
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