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Serbia will entertain Switzerland at Dubočica Stadium in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Both teams endured a winless start to their campaign last month and will look to register a win in this match.
The hosts began their campaign with a goalless home draw against Spain. They failed to open their goalscoring account three days later as they suffered a 2-0 away loss to Denmark.
The visitors met Denmark in their campaign opener and fell to a 2-0 away loss. Nico Elvedi and Granit Xhaka were sent off in that match, in which eight yellow cards were shown. They hosted Spain three days later and suffered a 4-1 defeat. Zeki Amdouni scored the consolation goal in the first half.
Serbia vs Switzerland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths just twice, with both meetings coming in the FIFA World Cup group stage. The visitors have a 100% record in these meetings, recording a 2-1 win in the 2018 edition and a 3-2 win in 2022.
- The hosts are winless in their last five games in all competitions, with three games ending in draws. They have failed to score in four games in that period.
- The visitors have seen conclusive results in their last eight games in the Nations League, with five wins and three losses.
- Serbia are unbeaten in their last three home games in the Nations League. They have won three of their last five home games in the competition, scoring at least four games in these wins.
- Switzerland have won just one of their last eight away games in the Nations League while suffering six losses.
Serbia vs Switzerland Prediction
The Eagles have endured a five-game winless run in all competitions, failing to score in four, and will look to return to winning ways here. They are winless at home in 2024, with their two wins this year both coming in away games in friendlies.
Ivan Ilić, Vanja Milinković Savić, and Andrija Živković dropped out due to injuries last week and no replacements have been named for the trio at the time this preview was published. Aleksandar Mitrovic is back after missing out last month and should lead the line here.
Rossocrociati conceded four goals in a competitive match for the first time since 2022 in their loss to Spain last month and will look to improve upon that record. They have a 100% record against the hosts, scoring five goals in two games, and will look to build on that form.
Denis Zakaria and Becir Omeragic were dropped from the squad due to injuries. Eray Cömert was named as a replacement, bringing the squad number down to 23 players.
Both teams have some absentees for the match and, considering their poor record in the competition thus far, a draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Serbia 1-1 Switzerland
Serbia vs Switzerland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Aleksandar Mitrovic to score or assist any time - Yes
