European U21 Championship Quarterfinals
Date: July 1, 2023
Kick-off time: 8 pm CEST
Venue: Superbet Arena-Giulești, Bucharest, Romania
Spain U21 vs Switzerland U21: Match Preview
Spain U21 and Switzerland U21 will face off in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship quarterfinals on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest, Romania. Spain U21 is aiming for their sixth title, while Switzerland U21 is looking to cause an upset and progress to the semifinals.
Head-to-Head
Spain U21 and Switzerland U21 have played six matches against each other since 2008, with Spain winning four, Switzerland winning one, and one draw. In their most recent encounter, a friendly match in March 2023, Spain U21 won 3-2.
Recent Form
Spain U21 has been in good form, remaining unbeaten in their last 17 matches. In their last five matches, they have won twice and drawn thrice.
On the other hand, Switzerland U21 has had a mixed run, winning twice and losing thrice in their last five matches. They managed to progress to the knockout stage despite losing two of their three group games and conceding eight goals.
Lineup and Team News
Spain U21’s top scorer in the tournament is Braga striker Abel Ruiz, with two goals. For Switzerland U21, there is no standout top scorer at the moment.
The probable lineup for Spain U21 includes Sergio Gómez, Antonio Blanco, Álex Baena, and Oihan Sancet. The probable lineup for Switzerland U21 is not available at the moment.
Prediction
Spain U21 is the clear favourite to win this match, with odds of 4/9. Switzerland U21’s victory is valued at 13/2, while a draw is priced at 18/5. Given Spain’s unbeaten run and superior head-to-head record, they are expected to come out on top in this encounter.
How to Watch
The match between Spain U21 and Switzerland U21 will be broadcasted on UEFA.tv for free.