It has been a vintage year for Spanish soccer in 2024, with Spain winning EURO 2024 and Olympic gold.
An exciting couple of years lie ahead for Luis de la Fuente’s side, as more history could be on the cards for this young and exciting side.
Spain will be aiming to end their Nations League Group A4 in commanding style in Tenerife on Sunday, as relegation-threatened Switzerland are the visitors.
The Swiss exceeded expectations at the EUROs, but they have struggled for form in the Nations League after losing three of their opening four matches.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spain | – 235 |
| Draw | +365 |
| Switzerland | +650 |
Spain Aiming for Fourth Win in Five Against Swiss
| Total | Spain | Switzerland | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Nations League Games | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Spain flexed their muscles in the previous match between the sides in September, recording a comprehensive 4-1 victory on the road.
The Spanish have won three of their last four against Switzerland, but they were beaten on home soil against the Swiss in September 2022.
However, that was Spain’s first defeat against Switzerland since their shock loss in the 2010 World Cup.
Spain Team News
The reigning EURO champions will be without one of their key forward stars this week, as Lamine Yamal pulled out of the November internationals before the showdown against Denmark.
Mikel Oyarzabal could be set to feature after scoring 12 in 40 national team appearances. Marc Casado could be handed an international start on Monday.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucerella, Mikel Merino, Fabian Ruiz, Marc Casado, Yeremy Pino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Switzerland Team News
Murat Yakin is likely to name a defensive eleven for this tricky test in Spain on Monday. However, the coach will be without Denis Zakaria and Becir Omeragic, with both pulling out of the squad before the clash with Serbia.
Breel Embolo is likely to lead the line, with Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler set to feature in the midfield.
Possible Lineup
Gregor Kobel (GK); Edimilson Fernandes, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez, Zeki Amdouni, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Christian Witzig, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo
Spain vs. Switzerland Prediction
Spain may be without one of the brightest stars this Monday, but the EURO champions have plenty of options in the final third of the field.
For that reason, it is hard to overlook the home side, and the spread could be a viable betting avenue.
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