Two teams in Group A who haven’t tasted victory in the Euros 2020 lock horns this weekend. Switzerland welcomes Turkey at the Baku Olympic Stadium on Sunday with a kickoff at 7 pm.
Both sides need to pick up the three important points to keep their hopes for qualification for the next round alive. Neither side could hold back red-hot Italy or overcome Wales.
Switzerland faced the axe three times in the group stages before the last 16 five years ago. However, it hasn’t been the expected start to the group stages so far.
Furthermore, La Nati built a reputation heading into the championship while winning six games in a row – a run that stretched back to November. But, unfortunately, the side only has one point to show so far.
The side conceded a lead to draw with Wales while following for a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Italy. In their Euros history, La Nati only has two wins in their last 15 fixtures. However, the loss last weekend means the fate of the Swiss is no longer in their hands.
Turkey’s campaign took a turn for the worse after falling for a 2-0 loss to Wales. The loss marks their fifth consecutive loss in the competition. The fate of Gunes relies on the side of youthful side in their starting line. But, likewise, their fate is no longer in their hands.
Switzerland vs Turkey Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other with Switzerland taking one win while Turkey with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Italy 3-0 Switzerland
- Wales 1-1 Switzerland
- Switzerland 7-0 Liechtenstein
- Switzerland 2-1 USA
- Swiss 3-2 Finland
Away
- Turkey 0-2 Wales
- Turkey 0-3 Italy
- Turk 2-0 Moldova
- Turk 0-0 Guinea
- Norway 0-3 Turkey
Switzerland Team News
There is a dilemma in the midfield area with captain Granit Xhaka joining Dennis Zakaria or Remo Freuler’s available options in the engine room. Xherdan Xhaqiri will start behind the attacking options. Moreover, Haris Seferovic faces competition in attack in favor of Mario Gavranvocic.
Turkey Team News
Senol Gunes is looking to change the starting lineup with both Irfan Kahveci and Kaan Ayhan’s potential replacements. We expect a center back pairing of Caglar Soyuncu and Merih Demiral. Yazici will start in behind Baruk Yilmax.
Prediction and Odds
Even though neither one expected both sides to make it this far, it was a humbling experience.
- Draw
- Both Sides to Score
- Yilmaz to Score
