Prediction: Spain vs Switzerland

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Already booking their semi-final ticket, Spain will hope to lay down another Nations League marker when they welcome Switzerland to Tenerife on Monday night.

Spain

Starting with the hosts, making real history over the summer as they got their hands on a fourth European crown, Spain have continued on a remarkable purple patch. Marking their return to Nations League action over the weekend with a 2-1 win away at Denmark, La Roja have breezed their way to another semi-final spot. Looking to defend their maiden Nations League crown next year, Luis de la Fuente’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. In fact, the European giants have won all of their previous four straight Nations League showdowns by an aggregate score of 10-2. Likewise, crowned European champions back in July as they clinched that famous 2-1 victory against England, Spain are unbeaten in all of their last 14 straight appearances across all competitions.

Team News

While newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Rodri might believe that he can feature before the end of the season, the Manchester City talisman is not part of Spain’s squad. Getting the nod over in Denmark on Friday night, Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya will be hoping to keep his spot between the sticks.

Only making a second-half cameo appearance in Copenhagen over the weekend, AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata could be handed a full recall here. Enjoying a sensational start to life in Catalonia, Barcelona ace Dani Olmo should partner Morata in the final third.

Switzerland

As for the visitors, suffering a dramatic late collapse on home soil over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Serbia, Switzerland have endured a major Nations League struggle this year. Getting their League A campaign underway with a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Denmark on September 5th, Murat Yakin’s men are limping their way out of the top-tier. Facing what will certainly be another monumental challenge on Monday night, the Nati have failed to muster a single win from any of their first five Nations League appearances. Sat rock-bottom of the table, Switzerland should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against La Roja. Slumping top a 4-1 drumming when they welcomed Spain to Geneva on September 8th, Yakin’s downbeat camp are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide underdog.

Team News

Shown what was a costly second-half booking against Serbia over the weekend, Monaco marksman Breel Embolo will miss out through suspension here. Bagging three goals in his five Nations League appearances so far this year, former Burnley starlet Zeki Amdouni will shoulder plenty of Switzerland’s attacking threat.

Guiding Bayer Leverkusen to a maiden Bundesliga crown last season, ex-Arsenal skipper Granit Xhaka will lead out Yakin’s squad on Monday night. Recently returning from a knock, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel will start between the sticks here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Spain and Switzerland met for their reverse Nations League showdown on September 8th, La Roja collected a 4-1 romp in Geneva.
• Spain have won each of their previous four straight Nations League appearances by an aggregate score of 10-2.
• Continuing on from their EURO 24 success over the summer, La Roja are unbeaten in each of their previous 14 straight appearances across all competitions.
• Switzerland have failed to win any of their five Nations League showdowns this year.
• Monday’s guests have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their last 11 straight matchups across all competitions.

Conclusion

Already storming their way to a semis-final ticket, the reigning Nations League champions will be looking to make a final League A statement here. Winning all of their previous four Nations League appearances by an aggregate score of 10-2, La Roja will also be excited by their most recent showdown against Monday’s guests. Storming their way to a stellar 4-1 romp when they travelled to Geneva on September 8th, it is no surprise that Spain are pencilled in as a landslide contender.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet