Switzerland and Spain face off for the third round of the Nations League

Teams are looking for their first tournament victory

Switzerland and Spain face each other this Thursday, for the third round of Group 2 of the League of Nations. Both teams are looking for their first win in the competition. The match takes place at 15:45 (Brasilia time), at the Stade de Gèneve, in Geneva. Also in the same group and at the same time, Portugal hosts the Czech Republic.

The group’s lantern with no points conquered, Switzerland is in a difficult situation. The team lost the first two games, with a 4-0 rout against Portugal. Coach Murat Yakin has three doubts in the defense, including defender Akanji, one of the main names in the selection.

Spain have two points, after draws with Portugal and the Czech Republic. Coach Luis Enrique must maintain the formation of the last matches.

Match history Switzerland vs Spain

23 games in total: 1 win for Switzerland, 6 draws and 16 wins for Spain

19 goals for Switzerland and 49 goals for Spain

Switzerland 1×1 Spain – Euro – 02/07/21

Switzerland 1×1 Spain – Nations – 11/14/20

Spain 1×0 Switzerland – Nations – 10/10/20

Recent statistics for Switzerland and Spain in the last 10 games

Switzerland

. Average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded

. Clean sheets at 50% and not scored at 30%

. Over 1.5 by 80% and over 2.5 by 50%

. Both score at 40%; only one in 40%

. 36% of goals scored between minutes 31 and 45

. Tie the first half at 70%

. 0-1 goals difference by 60%

. First half with more goals in 50% of games

Spain

. Average of 2.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded

. Clean sheets at 50% and scored at 100%

. Over 1.5 by 80%; over 2.5 at 60% and under 3.5 at 70%

. Both score at 50%; only one in 50%

. 29% of goals scored between minutes 31 and 45

. Won the first half by 60%

. 0-1 goals difference by 70%

. First half with more goals by 40%; second by 40%