Two sides are currently battling relegation woes in the United Nations League in League A Group 4 lock horns this week. Switzerland will be looking to overcome their troubled start this Tuesday against Ukraine. The match kicks off at 10:45 pm.
Ukraine has a chance to maintain their spot in Group 4 if they avoid getting defeated by two goals or more by their opponents this Tuesday. A 1-1 draw with Spain meant that Switzerland secured their spot in Europe’s top tier for the next edition of the Nations League on Saturday.
Atalanta midfielder Remo Fluer gave his home side a lead with a 26th-minute equalizer. The side took to their defensive for the rest of the match, with Spain taking most of the possession. Petkovic praised the heavens when Sergio Ramos failed to convert to penalties on the spot.
However, a last-minute strike by Gerrard Moreno meant that the side continues to battle for relegation on the final day of matchday five.
The goal means that the Swiss must now defeat Ukraine by either two or more goals. It is a must to finish ahead of their opponents in the group on a goal difference. It follows their 2-1 loss to Ukraine in September.
Ukraine traveled to Germany with hopes of keeping its hopes in the group with a win. However, a 3-1 loss to Germany saw the side rethink their hopes.
Switzerland vs. Ukraine Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with Switzerland without a win while Ukraine with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Switzerland 1-1 Spain
Belgium 2-1 Switzerland
Germany 3-3 Switzerland
Spain 1-0 Switzerland
Switzerland 1-2 Croatia
Away
Germany 3-1 Ukraine
Poland 2-0 Ukraine
Ukraine 1-0 Spain
Ukraine 1-2 Germany
France 7-1 Ukraine
Switzerland Team News
Elvedi will miss out on the final day of matchday five after picking a suspension. Fabian Schar might get the nod at the heart of defense after serving his suspension against Spain. Becir Omeragic is another option for Petkovic to give the 18-year-old an international debut this Tuesday.
Ukraine Team News
Shevchenko might call a few new players ahead of the clash. A major boost for the side will be the return of Serhiy Sydorchuk from suspension. Yaremnchuk will get the nod at the heart of attack this Tuesday after an impressive display against Germany.
Prediction and Odds
We expect an all-out battle for both sides to build on their hopes to avoid relegation from Group 4.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 2.5
