This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.
Switzerland's Euro Hopes Dampened by Xhaka's Suspension ¶
Switzerland's chances of advancing in the Euros have been dealt a significant blow with the suspension of midfielder Granit Xhaka. The team will face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Published on July 2, 2021, Switzerland pulled off a stunning 5-4 penalty shootout win over world champions France on Monday night, marking a remarkable comeback from their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Italy in the group stages.
Switzerland's victory over France was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will look to carry this momentum into their match against Spain. However, the absence of Xhaka will undoubtedly be a significant challenge for the team.
Spain, on the other hand, have been on a roll, scoring 10 goals in their last two games and looking to be hitting their stride. They will be looking to capitalize on Switzerland's weakened midfield and secure a spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
Switzerland are likely to field a 3-4-1-2 formation against Spain's 4-3-3 formation, with Denis Zakaria set to replace Xhaka in the middle of the park. Silvan Widmer may also keep his place at right wing-back, while Mario Gavranovic's decisive equalizer against France may not be enough to secure a starting spot for Haris Seferovic.
Head to head, a Switzerland Win has 5.80 odds, a Spain Win has 1.68 odds, and a Draw attracts an all-time high 4.00 odd. Other options include staking on the Over 2.5, Both To Score (GG), Under 2.5 – all of which make sense given Switzerland's recent form.
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