The UEFA Nations League is up and running this week after ten months of no action. This week will feature side Ukraine take on side Switzerland. The match schedules for Thursday at the Arena Lviv with kickoff at 6:45 pm.
It will prove to be a tough nut to crack for both sides, especially given the table ranking for both sides. The side is in Group A4 with European heavyweights Germany and Spain. This makes the opening match vital for both sides with the uphill task ahead.
Switzerland managed to pull off a surprise in the inaugural UEFA Nations League. The side managed to finish above side Belgium to reach the finals in Portugal. The side, unfortunately, lost to side Portugal in the semis.
Vladimir Petkovic played up to six games together since the loss, managing to win four games to claim a ticket to Euro 2020. After bagging a ticket to the Euros, the side will be keen on registering a win over Spain, Germany and Ukraine.
The Yellow and Blue managed to stay on top of the 2018-19 Nations Group league. The side finished above side Portugal to qualify for the Euro 2020. Andriy Shevchenko will be pleased with his tenure for the national side. The side managed to secure up to 11 games without a defeat.
Ukraine vs. Switzerland Head to Head
Both sides have two games against each other, with both encounters ending in a draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Serbia 2-2 Ukraine
Ukraine 1-0 Estonia
UK 2-1 Portugal
Ukraine 2-0 Lithuania
Ukraine 2-2 Nigeria
Away
Gilbratar 1-6 Switzerland
Switzerland 1-0 Georgia
Switzerland 2-0 Ireland
Denmark 1-0 Switzerland
Switzerland 4-0 Gilbratar
Ukraine Team News
Vitaliy Mykolenko sets to miss out on the clash and will be the only omission from the squad that featured against side Serbia. Despite a lacklustre start to the precious Premier League campaign majorly due to injury, Yarmolenko aims to regain his spot in the attacking line.
Switzerland Team News
The side recently confirmed that goalkeeper Patrick Foletti contracted the coronavirus and remained a missing figure ahead of the clash. Ajeti sets to lead the attacking line after picking form following his move from West Ham to Rangers. Arsenal defender sets to lead the side after a solid campaign for the Gunners this season.
Prediction and Odds
Both sides have a peak form, with each side deserving a progression to the next level, but our odds are in Switzerland.
Switzerland Win
Goals Under 2.5
Most Goals: 2H
