Prediction: Switzerland vs Germany

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to sign off Group A with three victories on the bounce, Germany will meet Switzerland at Deutsche Bank Park on Sunday night.

Switzerland

Starting with Switzerland, while Switzerland might have been disappointed earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Scotland, Murat Yakin’s side are sat in the driving seat to follow Sunday’s opponents out of Group A. Opening their European Championship adventure on June 15th with an eye-catching 3-1 victory against Hungary, the Rossocrociati should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Despite failing to find much fluidity during their EURO 24 qualifying campaign last year, the Swiss have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 16 appearances across all competitions. With that run stemming all the way back to their World Cup exit out in the Middle East 18 months ago, Yakin’s men should be relishing what will be a real battle in Frankfurt this weekend.

Team News

Bagging a sensational equaliser against Scotland on Wednesday night in what was his first appearance at this summer’s European Championships, former Liverpool star Xherdan Shaqiri should keep his spot from the start and earn a 135th international cap here. Despite dealing with a string of injury issues last season, attacking talisman Breel Embolo could make a first Group A start on Sunday night.

Playing a crucial role as Manchester City got their hands on a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, Daniel Akanji will once again partner Newcastle’s Fabian Schar at the back. Bayer Leverkusen skipper and ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka will lead out Yakin’s side in Frankfurt.

Germany

As for Germany, while the Nationalelf might have endured a public World Cup nightmare out in Qatar 18 months ago as they failed to progress out of the group stage, they have continued to shine since opening 2024. Getting their European adventure underway with a thumping 5-1 victory against Scotland, Julian Nagelsmann’s side have received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Last seen earlier in the week putting in another routine performance as they secured a 2-0 win against Hungary, Germany have breezed their way to a knockout stage ticket without really having to get out of third gear. Making a pair of statements during March’s international break as they secured respective victories against Holland and former world champions France, the former RB Leipzig boss now finds his squad pencilled in as a real title contender this summer.

Team News

Already cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Nagelsmann could be tempted to make a handful of changes on Sunday night. With veteran midfielder Toni Kroos already announcing that this summer’s European Championships will be his final tournament before officially hanging up his boots, the now-former Real Madrid superstar could be replaced by Emre Can.

Likewise, despite dealing with a minor knock prior to opening EURO 24, Bayern Munich ace Leroy Sane could be handed a chance from the start. Finding the net in both of Germany’s first two Group A appearances this summer, former England U21 international Jamal Musiala will once again play a leading role in Frankfurt.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Switzerland and Germany last met back in October 2020 while in Nations League action, Sunday’s opponents played out a pulsating 3-3 stalemate.
• Just the last three meetings between Switzerland and Germany have produced 16 goals at both ends of the pitch.
• Germany have won their first two Group A appearances this summer by an aggregate score of 7-1.
• The Swiss have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 16 appearances across all competitions.
• The Nationalelf have recorded 13 goals on their six-match unbeaten run across all formats.

Conclusion

In a contest that tends to produce plenty of fireworks, neutrals will be hoping for a similar affair on Sunday night. With Switzerland and Germany playing out a remarkable 3-3 stalemate when they last met back in October 2022, we could be treated to a real thriller from Frankfurt. With the Nationalelf already cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Nagelsmann could be temped to make a handful of changes this weekend. It should be noted, with four of the last five showdowns between Sunday’s Group A rivals finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Both teams to score 

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster