* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Switzerland vs Czech Republic: Our top betting tips
This game will be decisive in the relegation battle of this group. The pressure is firmly on the Czech Republic to get a win – will they? Find out with our Switzerland vs Czech Republic match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Swiss to remain on a roll
Our first tip for this game sees us backing Switzerland to win, which means the Czech Republic will be heading for that relegation spot. Switzerland might still be in danger of finishing rank last but with back to back wins recorded over Portugal and then Spain they will arrive into this game with plenty of confidence. Contrast that to a Czech Republic side that have are winless in four having lost each of their last three and the moods around each camp couldn't be much different.
Anticipating goals
Our next prediction for this match is that it will go over 2.5 total goals. Switzerland have gone over that threshold in three of their last five games. Czech Republic meanwhile have also gone north of the 2.5 cut off in three of their past five – that means both have seen 60% of their last five games hit the three goal mark. Four of the last five head to head meetings between the nations have also broken that 2.5 threshold. With all that considered a low scoring game feels unlikely, doesn't it?
Here are the key stats & form guide for Switzerland vs Czech Republic
Head to Head
02/06/22
UEFA Nations League NAL
Czech Republic
Switzerland
2
1
Last Five - Switzerland
12/09/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Andorra
Switzerland
0
3
W
09/09/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Kosovo
Switzerland
2
2
D
19/06/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Romania
Switzerland
2
2
D
16/06/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Andorra
Switzerland
1
2
W
28/03/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Israel
Switzerland
0
3
W
Last Five - Czech Republic
10/09/23
International Match International
Hungary
Czech Republic
1
1
D
07/09/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Albania
Czech Republic
1
1
D
20/06/23
International Match International
Montenegro
Czech Republic
1
4
W
17/06/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Faroe Islands
Czech Republic
0
3
W
27/03/23
Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro
Moldova
Czech Republic
0
0
D
Can Switzerland make it three wins on the spin?
Things are still wide open in this group with Switzerland and Czech Republic both still in danger of finishing bottom. If the Swiss can avoid defeat then they know they'll be safe from that relegation spot, however, a Czech Republic win would see them leapfrog their hosts and confirm their safety. It is all to play for.
Switzerland rose their luck at times in their recent match up with Spain but nonetheless they came away with maximum points. That sort of result is noteworthy for the Swiss and an unchanged lineup is quite plausible. If we were picking out one player to watch, we'd suggest keeping an eye on Breel Embolo.
Switzerland Predicted lineup – Sommer, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Sow, Vargas, Shaqiri, Embolo
Czech Republic were cut to pieces by Portugal in their last outing with that result largely summing up their Nations League campaign as they sit rock bottom. A change to the backline isn't impossible whilst Tomas Soucek's presence in the middle of the park is always a big influence on how the Czech's perform.
Czech Republic Predicted lineup – Vaclik, Zima, Jemelka, Kudela, Coufal, Soucek, Karl, Zeleny, Barak, Hzolek, Schick
A quickfire FAQ on Switzerland vs Czech Republic
- Where is the match being hosted? – Kybunpark
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Switzerland
- What time does the match kick off? 7 45 GMT