Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the UEFA Nations League match.
The intense encounters between Serbia and Switzerland during the last two World Cups captured the attention of the football world. However, their upcoming Nations League clash may see a reduction in intensity, especially considering both teams' lacklustre attacking performances last month.
Serbia
Against Spain (0:0), Serbia were resolute in defence, prioritising the result over attacking endeavours, as evidenced by their meagre 0.73 xG from just one shot on target over 90 minutes. It seems the team are still grappling with choosing a primary striker, as despite having Aleksandar Mitrović, Dušan Vlahović, and Luka Jović at their disposal, AC Milan's reserve player started in both September matches. Against Denmark (0:2), Serbia were even more passive up front, despite needing to respond after conceding in the 36th minute, managing only 0.20 xG.
Switzerland
Facing Denmark away (0:2), Switzerland created numerous chances before Nico Elvedi's sending off forced them to play defensively, ultimately finishing the match with nine men. Against Spain (1:4), Switzerland had plenty of opportunities (20-9 in shots), but their finishing faltered (3-8 on shots on target and 1.08 xG vs 2.07 xG). The team overhaul is clearly impacting their performance levels.
Serbia vs Switzerland Prediction
Both teams are unlikely to take risks in this head-to-head fixture. Serbia and Switzerland are in desperate need of points, and thus, a cautious game with few chances is anticipated.
