Portugal vs Switzerland prediction, preview, team news and more
The UEFA Nations League is back in action this weekend with one more round of matches when Portugal meets Switzerland on Sunday. Both teams can beat their day and have a point to prove this weekend.
Switzerland finished last season in third place in their group, narrowly avoiding relegation. The away team suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Czech Republic this week and will need to recover in this game.
Portugal, on the other hand, finished second behind France last season and need to go one better this season. The hosts drew 1-1 against Spain in their last game and need to improve in this game.
Portugal vs Switzerland head to head
Switzerland have a good record against Portugal, having won 10 of the 23 matches played between the two teams. Portugal have recorded eight wins against Switzerland and will need to close the gap on Sunday.
The previous clash between the two sides took place in 2019 and ended in a 3-1 win for Portugal. Switzerland struggled that day and must make amends this weekend.
Portugal Form Guide: DWWLD
Switzerland form guide: LDLWD
Portugal vs Switzerland Team News
Portugal
Ruben Dias is currently injured and will not be able to play in this game. Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench against Spain this week and could feature in this game.
Hurt: Ruben Dias
Doubtful: none
suspended: none
Switzerland
Switzerland go into this game with a fully fit squad and have no injury worries at the moment. The Swiss think tank is unlikely to make any drastic changes to the team ahead of this game.
Hurt: none
Doubtful: none
suspended: none
Portugal vs. Switzerland Expected XI
Expected Portugal XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Domingos Duarte, Raphael Guerreiro; Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves, Danilo Pereira; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao
Expected eleven of Switzerland (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
Portugal vs Switzerland Prediction
Portugal have an exceptional squad but are yet to live up to expectations in Europe. The Iberian giants have relied heavily on Cristiano Ronaldo in the past and will need their talisman to climb this weekend.
Switzerland can cause an upset on their day but are not in particularly good form at the moment. Portugal are the better side on paper and should be able to win this game.
Forecast: Portugal 2-0 Switzerland