Switzerland vs Portugal prediction, preview, team news and more | UEFA Nations League 2022-23
The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Portugal take on Switzerland on Sunday. Portugal are the better team on paper and hold the upper hand this weekend.
Switzerland are rooted to the bottom of their group at the moment and have struggled this season. The Swiss outfit suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain this week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Portugal, on the other hand, are at the top of Group 2 in League A and have been impressive so far. The Iberian giants eased past the Czech Republic 2-0 in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Switzerland vs Portugal Head-to-Head
Switzerland have a slight edge over Portugal and have won 10 of the 24 matches played between the two teams. Portugal have managed nine victories against Switzerland and will look to level the scales on Sunday.
The previous meeting between the two sides took place last month and ended in a 4-0 victory for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace on the day but will not be available to try and replicate that feat as he is being rested.
Switzerland form guide: L-L-L-D-L
Portugal form guide: W-W-D-W-W
Switzerland vs Portugal Team News
Switzerland
Switzerland have a fully-fit squad going into the match with no injury concerns at the moment. The Swiss thinktank is unlikely to make drastic changes to its team against Portugal.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Portugal
Ruben Dias is injured at the moment and will not be able to play on Sunday. According to Portugal manager Fernando Santos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho and Raphael Guerreiro have been given a break and will not feature in this game.
Injured: Ruben Dias
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho, Raphael Guerreiro
Switzerland vs Portugal Predicted XI
Switzerland Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Yann Sommer; Silvan Widmer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler; Steven Zuber, Xherdan Shaqiri, Renato Steffen; Breel Embolo
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Portugal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Domingos Duarte, Diogo Dalot; Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves, Danilo Pereira; Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota, Rafael Leao
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Switzerland vs Portugal Prediction
Portugal have been impressive in their Nations League campaign and will want to pip Spain to the top spot in the group. The likes of Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva can pack a punch on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Switzerland are winless in their last five games and have a mountain to climb this week. Portugal are in better form at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Switzerland 1-3 Portugal