Switzerland vs Serbia: betting odds November 15, 2024

Matchday 5 of the Nations League between Switzerland and Serbia in Group 4 of League A will take place on November 15 at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich. Switzerland vs. Serbia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Clement Turpin (France)

Matches – 19 (International matches, 2023–2024);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties – 42%.

Predicted lineups for Switzerland vs. Serbia

Switzerland (3-4-3): Gregor Kobel – Eray Comert, Kevin Mbabu, Ricardo Rodriguez – Ulisses Garcia, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Vincent Sierro – Fabian Rieder, Breel Embolo, Zeki Amdouni.

Serbia (3-4-2-1): Djordje Petrovic – Nemanja Gudelj, Nikola Milenkovic, Milos Veljkovic – Kosta Nedeljkovic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Marko Topic, Andrija Maksimovic – Lazar Samardzic, Sasa Zdjelar – Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Switzerland

Murad Yakin's side could face relegation to League B if they do not win this round. After four matches, Switzerland has only one point, which they earned in the fourth round with a 2-2 draw at home against Denmark. However, in the first three matches of the 2024/25 Nations League, Switzerland lost by margins of two or three goals. Notably, only Israel has conceded more goals (13) than Switzerland (10) in Leagues A and B.

Defender Nico Elvedi will miss the match due to suspension.

• At least two goals have been scored in Switzerland's last six matches in this tournament.
• The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 5 of Switzerland's last 6 Nations League games.
• Switzerland has scored in 9 of their last 10 home matches in the Nations League.

Serbia

The Balkan side has 4 points and occupies third place in the group. All points were earned at home: a draw with Spain (0-0) and a victory over Switzerland (2-0). However, Serbia lost both away matches without scoring: against Denmark (0-2) and Spain (0-3). Dragan Stojkovic's team will retain a chance to advance to the playoffs if they earn as many points in the fifth round as Denmark.

Defenders Strahinja Erakovic and Strahinja Pavlovic will not play due to suspension.

• Serbia has not lost in 7 of their last 9 Nations League matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
• At least one team has failed to score in Serbia's last five matches in this tournament.
• Two or more goals have been scored in 7 of Serbia's last 8 away games in the Nations League.

Switzerland vs. Serbia: Match Prediction

I am confident that the Swiss team is much stronger than the Serbs, despite Murad Yakin's side's struggles in this Nations League. I believe the hosts deserve to play in the elite of this tournament. It's worth noting that the Balkans would be somewhat satisfied with a one-goal defeat, as they would have an advantage in head-to-head encounters if both teams finish the group stage with the same number of points.

The hosts have decent home records in the Nations League. In their last 10 home matches, Switzerland has suffered only two defeats, both against Spain. Meanwhile, Serbia has yet to earn points away in League A, with two losses. In League B, the Balkans have not won in 5 of their last 7 away games.

Therefore, I believe Murad Yakin's team will prevail in this game. However, they are unlikely to win by the necessary two-goal margin. My prediction: Switzerland to Win