Spain vs Switzerland: betting odds November 18, 2024

Matchday 6 of the Nations League between Spain and Switzerland in Group 4 of League A will take place on November 18 at the Tenerife Stadium. Spain vs. Switzerland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Bastian Dankert (Germany)

Matches – 5 (International matches, 2022–2024);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;

Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties – 0%.

Predicted lineups for Spain vs. Switzerland

Spain (4-2-1-3): David Raya – Alejandro Grimaldo, Aymeric Laporte, Dani Vivian, Pedro Porro – Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz – Pedri – Ayoze Perez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alvaro Morata.

Switzerland (3-4-3): Gregor Kobel – Eray Cömert, Breel Embolo, Ricardo Rodriguez – Noah Okafor, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Edimilson Fernandes – Fabian Rieder, Breel Embolo, Zeki Amdouni.

Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.

Spain

Spain secured their spot in the Nations League playoffs after the fourth round. In their last match, they also won Group 4. Playing away, Luis de la Fuente's team defeated Denmark (2-1), extending their lead over them to six points in the standings. Notably, Spain's defense has conceded only two goals, the best record in Leagues A and B.

Forward Mikel Oyarzabal will miss the match due to suspension.

• Spain is unbeaten in regular time in eight consecutive Nations League matches (6 wins, 2 draws).
• No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 10 of Spain's last 11 matches in this tournament.
• Spain opened the scoring in 6 of their last 8 Nations League games.

Switzerland

Murata Yakin's side has not won a single match in the 2024/25 Nations League, collecting only two points in this group stage. In the last round, Switzerland faced Serbia in a direct battle for third place in the group but settled for a draw (1-1). As a result, Switzerland has lost all chances to remain in the elite of this tournament and has been relegated to League B. The team has conceded the most goals in the group – 11.

Forward Breel Embolo will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

• The team has not won in 8 of their last 11 Nations League matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
• No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Switzerland's last 9 matches in this tournament.
• Switzerland has lost 7 of their last 9 away Nations League matches (1 win, 1 draw).

Spain vs. Switzerland: Match Prediction

No matter the outcome of this match, both teams will remain in their current positions in Group 4's standings. Thus, neither team has much motivation for the final round. However, the fact that the match will be held in Spain becomes a key factor, with the hosts eager to please their fans with a solid performance. Head coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to give young players, who have rarely seen game time, a chance to shine.

Changes are also expected in Switzerland's starting lineup. Nevertheless, the visitors' level is still below that of the Spaniards, who play for top clubs. It's worth noting that even with their strongest lineup, Switzerland has struggled in away Nations League matches. In this edition, the team has lost both away games with a clean sheet, 0-2. I anticipate a similar outcome in this encounter.

My prediction: Spain with a handicap (-1)