Switzerland - Germany predictions and free betting tips [23/06/2024]

Today, Switzerland will go head-to-head with Germany in the third round of Group A at Euro 2024 at the “Deutsche Bank Park” in Frankfurt.

Probable Line-ups

Germany: Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Robert Andrich, Emre Can, Jamal Musiala, İlkay Gündoğan, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz.

Switzerland: Yann Sommer, Fabian Schär, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Silvan Widmer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Xherdan Shaqiri, Michel Aebischer, Kwadwo Duah.

Group A Scenarios

In Group A at Euro 2024, Germany is demonstrating solid leadership, having secured the maximum number of points and the best goal difference of 7:1 after two rounds. Switzerland holds 2nd place with 4 points after beating Hungary and drawing with Scotland. Scotland, with only 1 point, still holds theoretical chances of advancing provided they win the final match. Even after two defeats, Hungary is not entirely out of the tournament.

Germany has already secured their spot in the next stage and will face Switzerland. This match could be decisive for the Swiss in their pursuit of the top spot in the group. Hence, Nagelsmann is expected to field his strongest team and avoid experimentation against their toughest group opponent to maintain first place. A draw would suffice for the Swiss, ensuring their passage from the group in 2nd place without worrying about the parallel game. Scotland must win against Hungary, who are also out of tournament contention.

Switzerland

Under Murat Yakin’s guidance, Switzerland is showing strong results in the European Championship and has almost secured a play-off spot. The Swiss started with a confident 3:1 win over Hungary, where key goals came from Duah, Aebischer, and Embolo. This match underscored the team's commitment to an attacking and aggressive style of play. In the second round against Scotland, the game ended in a 1:1 draw, yet Switzerland looked assured despite the challenges posed by the well-organised Scottish defence. The team legend, Shaqiri, once again scored in a major tournament, setting a record.

Xherdan became the first footballer to score in six consecutive major tournaments and the first Swiss player to score in three different Euros—2016, 2020, and 2024. Switzerland is second in the group with 4 points, three points ahead of Scotland, giving them a comfortable lead before the final round. Should they fail against a strong German side, the Swiss could still advance, thanks to a better goal difference compared to Scotland, who face a tough game against Hungary. However, advancing to the play-offs is not guaranteed if Scotland wins big and Switzerland suffers a heavy defeat—though this seems unlikely.  

Germany

At the European Championship on home soil, Germany is showing very confident play under Julian Nagelsmann's leadership. Two unequivocal victories have made them the first team to secure a place in the play-offs. In the first round, Germany emphatically defeated Scotland 5:1 in Munich, with five different players, including Can and Füllkrug, scoring. Goals from future stars Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz underscored the all-around strength of the German team. In the next match against Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany demonstrated the same confidence, winning 2:0. Musiala and Gündoğan scored, confirming Germany's status as one of the tournament favourites.

The Hungarians tried to compete, but Germany showed that they could easily respond to any threat from the opponent and expended exactly the amount of effort needed. A key figure in Germany's success has been Toni Kroos, who continues to demonstrate outstanding play. In the first match, he set a Euro record for passing accuracy at 99%, and in the next game, he made 124 accurate passes, showcasing not only his individual mastery but also his ability to control the game on the pitch. Additionally, Jamal Musiala's exceptional play should be noted, as he shares the top spot in the goal-scoring list with two goals.

Head-to-Head Encounters

In the 21st century, Germany and Switzerland have had several encounters, but no official matches in major international tournaments. The main highlights are their clashes in the Nations League, where they exchanged high-scoring draws: 1:1 in September 2020 and 3:3 in October 2020. Friendly matches saw Switzerland securing a notable 5:3 victory in 2012. In other friendlies, Germany was more often the stronger side, including 4:0 in 2008 and 3:1 in 2007.

Prediction for the Match: Switzerland vs Germany

Germany is unlikely to risk finishing second, so Nagelsmann will field his strongest side. While veterans like Kroos or Gündoğan might get some rest, the other leaders will take the pitch. Expect a win for the Bundesteam; they are a cut above Yakin's squad.

Prediction for Totals

Both teams have showcased vibrant football at this Euro, so expect the total goals to be over 2.5.