Overview
After an impressive performance at EURO 2024 and reaching the quarter-finals, Switzerland have surprisingly performed poorly in the Nations League. They have not had any points after the first 3 matches of this year's tournament.
In fact, Switzerland has only scored 1 goal after 3 matches and conceded 8 goals.
If they do not want to be relegated to League B next season, Switzerland need to return in the remaining 3 rounds. The match against Denmark will be an opportunity for Switzerland to do this, as well as to pay back the debt of losing 0-2 in the first leg when they were short of players.
However, Switzerland's mission to win will not be easy, because Denmark is also in good form in the 2024-2025 Nations League.
They won all of their first two matches and only lost to Spain with a minimal score away from home. With 6 points in hand, Denmark can completely think about the top 2 positions when the Nations League group stage ends.
With home advantage, Switzerland is considered slightly better, despite their poor form compared to Denmark. It is not impossible that this match will end in a draw.
Denmark have won three, drawn four and lost one of their last eight games against Switzerland. Denmark won 2-0 in their most recent game in September.
Human resources situation
Switzerland are likely to make changes as they continue to search for their best XI. Andi Zeqiri and Fabian Rieder could start after coming off the bench against Serbia, while Granit Xhaka will continue to lead the midfield.
On the other side of the front line, Denmark will likely not change their lineup. Poulsen may be the only change, replacing Kasper Dolberg in attack.
Christian Eriksen will continue to start in midfield, while Jannik Vestergaard comes in at the back.
Expected lineup:
Switzerland: Kobel, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Rieder, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer, Ndoye, Zeqiri, Embolo.
Denmark: Schmeichel, Kristensen, Vestergaard, Nelsson, Bah, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Kristiansen, Eriksen, Gronbaek, Poulsen.
The match between Switzerland and Denmark takes place at 1:45 a.m. on October 16 (Vietnam time).
