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Spain vs Switzerland Prediction & Betting tips
On 16 June 2010, Switzerland made the perfect debut in the World Cup in South Africa. Fernandes hit the ball in the 52nd minute over the line, followed by a defensive battle for the Swiss. Nevertheless, the small Switzerland won the match against Spain 1-0. For Spain, this was the only defeat at this final round. Deserved, they secured the first world title in history. The Swiss were eliminated despite the victory against Spain in the group stage. On Sunday, the two countries meet again after almost eight years. Also in this duel the Spaniards are the clear favorite. Should Switzerland do the miracle again, a matching tip with odds up to 12.00 would be rewarded. The game will kick off at 21:00 at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Villareal.
Spain:
In the period between 2008 and 2012, the Furia Roja was the best nation in the world. Within four years, the Spaniards secured twice the European Championship and once the world title. At the last World Cup in Brazil, the reigning world champion surprisingly failed already in the group stage. Against the Netherlands, the Spaniards put a 1: 5 defeat in the first group game. Similarly bad was the yield at the last European Championship in France. The Spaniards reached the second place in Group C and qualified for the round of 16. In this they failed but to Italy. For this defeat, the team of Julen Lopetegui retaliated in qualifying for the finals in Russia. Two goals from Isco and a Morata goal gave Spain a 3-0 win at the Estadio Stantiago Bernabeu. After ten rounds, the Spaniards earned first place in group G with 28 points. In the home games the Furia Roja conceded only a single goal! The last test matches also clarified the outstanding form of the Spaniards. Against Argentina, the supporters hailed six goals. In the Wanda Metropolitano Spain outclassed the South Americans. It is questionable whether the newly-crowned Champions League winners of Real Madrid will play against Switzerland.
Switzerland:
In the shadow of the great European nations, solid youth work is being done in Switzerland. Accordingly, the qualification for the 2018 World Cup was earned. Although the Nati lost only one game in qualifying Group B, they had to take the detour via the Barrage. In the last and decisive group match against Portugal conceded the Swiss a 0-2 defeat. The home game ended with the same result – but in favor of the Swiss. As Portugal had the better goal difference, the team to superstar Ronaldo took first place and secured the direct qualification. Switzerland, on the other hand, played two games against Northern Ireland in November. The inland went as a favorite in the away game. The Swiss had a lot of trouble against the militant Northern Irish. Ricardo Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game in the 58th minute from the penalty spot. In the second leg, the Nati trembled thanks to a goalless draw ‘to the World Cup in Russia. On June 17, the Swiss will start directly with the strongest group opponent in the tournament. In Rostov, Brazil will face the Confederates. The Swiss already showed at the last World Cup that they can compete with large nations and rather have trouble against the supposedly weaker countries.
The maximum number of outsider chances against Switzerland is Switzerland. Nevertheless, the Nati already showed that she can beat Spain. Most recently, the Swiss convinced in the friendly against Panama and secured a safe 6-0 victory. In midfield Vladmir Petkovic will be spoiled for choice. With Behrami, Dzemaili, Fernandes, Shaqir, Xhaka and Zakaria are numerous good players in the squad. The offense will cause more problems. Josip Drmic and Haris Seferovic scored only four goals in the season. Breel Embolo fought back after a long injury, but the 21-year-old is currently not fit. The hopes therefore rest on Mario Gavranovic. The 28-year-old won this year’s double with Dinamo Zagreb – the main reason for his cup success.
Spain vs Switzerland head to head matches
16.06.10 WC Spain Switzerland 0 : 1
02.07.94 WC Spain Switzerland 3 : 0
15.06.66 WC Spain Switzerland 2 : 1
23.11.57 WC Switzerland Spain 1 : 4
09.03.57 WC Spain Switzerland 2 : 2