Germany, hosts of UEFA Euro 2024, can finish Group A with a 100% win rate if Julian Nagelsmann’s men beat Switzerland in Frankfurt on Sunday. Germany dominated Scotland in their opening match and then beat Hungary to take control of the standings, and a draw would secure them top spot above Switzerland. But a win would make Germany the only team to have won all three of their matches en route to a place in the last 16.
Germany can rotate their line-up if Nagelsmann wishes, but Switzerland is likely to field a full squad in an attempt to overtake the hosts. Germany are unbeaten in six games, winning five of them during that time, and young players such as Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz have thrived at home. Germany have not scored against Switzerland since 1968, but they have scored seven goals so far in these Euros, suggesting they will continue this form.
Murat Yakin’s Switzerland are unbeaten in their last three matches against Germany but had lost 16 of their previous 18 matches. A draw would see the Swiss advance to the knockout stages, but their current points tally would see them advance as at least one of the top three. If Switzerland loses and Scotland wins, goal difference would still give them the advantage over the Tartans. They have only lost once in their last 12 Euros, but they have drawn more times than any other country in the tournament since 2016, highlighting why they are a tough team to beat.
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How to watch and odds
Date: Sunday, June 23 | Time: 3pm ET Location: Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany Watch on: FOX or Fubo (try it for free) Odds: Germany -143, Draw +270, Switzerland +400
Group A
Germany are in the lead and the hosts can stay in the top spot if they avoid defeat. A loss would see Switzerland overtake, but a draw would keep both teams in the top two. A win for Scotland and a loss for Switzerland would mean goal difference would come into play, with Steve Clarke’s Scotland having to produce an impossible goal difference. Hungary are still in the running to finish higher among the third-placed teams, but a win is essential to improve their chances.
Team MPWDLGFGAPTS
Germany
2
2
0
0
7
16
Switzerland
2
1
1
0
Four
twenty four
Scotland
2
0
1
1
2
61
Hungary
2
0
0
2
1
50
June 14th
Germany 5, Scotland 1
June 15
Hungary 1, Switzerland 3
June 19th
Germany 2, Hungary 0
Scotland 1, Switzerland 1
June 23
Switzerland vs. Germany, 3pm on FOX
Scotland v Hungary, 3pm on FS1
Team news
Germany: Nagelsmann may make some changes to his squad but will prioritise consistency when it comes to selection. Ilkay Gundogan will remain captain at Frankfurt with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz up top behind Kai Havertz. Defenders Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rudiger and Maximilian Mittelstadt and midfielder Robert Andric are all suspended with just one yellow card, so that’s something to take into consideration.
Germany’s 11 candidates: Neuer, Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt, Andrich, Kroos, Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz, Havertz.
Switzerland: Breel Embolo is likely to start as his fitness improves after injury, while Xherdan Shaqiri could keep his place despite Murat Yakin likely being wary of Germany’s attacking prowess. Denis Zakaria is struggling with injury but is available to come on as a substitute, which will be encouraging ahead of the knockout stages.
Switzerland’s predicted squad: Sommer, Shal, Akanji, Rodrigues, Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer, N’Doye, Vargas, Embolo.
prediction
Germany are in good form but Switzerland are a tough opponent and although home advantage is slightly in Germany’s favour, both teams will be happy with a draw. A narrow victory for Nagelsmann’s team would not be a surprise, but Switzerland is capable of giving the hosts a hard time. Prediction: Germany 1, Switzerland 1.
