Switzerland vs England preview for Sunday’s UEFA Nations League third place play-off in Guimaraes. England aim to finish one position higher than at last year’s World Cup.
National Team football England are unbeaten in their last 11 matches against Switzerland, their latest defeat occurring in 1981.
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Switzerland usually balance their poor defence with an exciting forward line having scored 10 goals in their last seven matches. Haris Seferovic has five goals in his last seven appearances and should start in attack alongside Xherdan Shaqiri and Steven Zuber who have also impressed lately.
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Switzerland vs England Head-To-Head Record
England have claimed 10 wins and four draws while Switzerland have just one victory from 15 previous matches. Both teams met in a friendly back in September with the Three Lions triumphing 1-0.
Last 3 matches
- September 11 2018: England 1-0 Switzerland
- September 8 2015: England 2-0 Switzerland
- September 8 2014: Switzerland 0-2 England
Total head-to-head matches played: 26
- Switzerland wins: 3
- England wins: 17
- Draws: 6
Switzerland Form & Team News
Switzerland suffered a 3-1 defeat to Portugal in Wednesday’s first semi-final. They fell behind in the first half with Riccardo Rodriguez netting the equaliser from the penalty spot before being breached twice late in the contest.
Vladimir Petkovic’s team had been in good form prior to the defeat to Portugal having gone unbeaten in three matches. They often struggle at the back having failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight matches.
England Form & Team News
England were beaten in the semi-final, losing 3-1 to the Netherlands after extra time. Regulation time had ended 1-1 after Marcus Rashford’s first half penalty was cancelled out by the Dutch.
Gareth Southgate’s men were unbeaten in their last seven matches before the match with the Netherlands. Their major problem has been at the back where they have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last four matches.
The English are priced at odds of 3.00 for a win on Sunday but their defensive problems mean they could be held by the Swiss.