Switzerland U21 vs France U21: Match Preview
Switzerland U21 and France U21 are set to face each other in a crucial EURO U21 Group D match on June 28, 2023, at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. This encounter will be decisive for both teams, as Switzerland U21 needs at least a draw to have a chance of progressing to the knockout stages, while France U21 aims to secure the top spot in the group.
Head-to-Head
In their recent head-to-head encounters, Switzerland U21 has two wins, while France U21 has one win, with no draws. The last three meetings between these teams are as follows:
- November 16, 2020: France U21 3 – 1 Switzerland U21 (EURO U21 Qualification Grp. 2)
- November 19, 2019: Switzerland U21 3 – 1 France U21 (EURO U21 Qualification Grp. 2)
- May 25, 2018: Switzerland U21 2 – 1 France U21 (Friendlies U21)
Recent Form
Switzerland U21 started their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Norway but suffered a 3-2 defeat against Italy in their second group game. On the other hand, France U21 has won both of their first two U21 European Championship matches, beating Italy 2-1 and Norway 1-0.
Predicted Lineup and Team News
The predicted lineups for the match are as follows:
Switzerland U21 (4-2-3-1 formation):
- Not available
France U21 (Probable lineup):
- Not available
France U21’s Michael Olise is expected to be out due to a hamstring injury and is set to return in late July 2023.
Prediction
France U21 is considered the favourite for this match, with a 52.6% probability of winning. Both teams have shown a strong offensive performance in the group stage, with Switzerland U21 scoring five goals and France U21 netting three.
Given the importance of the match and the attacking prowess of both teams, a high-scoring contest with both teams finding the net is likely. However, considering the recent form and quality of the French side, they are expected to come out on top in this encounter.
