It’s make-or-break for Scotland in Cologne as they face Switzerland in their second group game of Euro 2024 on Wednesday night.
There were few expectations for Steve Clarke’s side to upset the odds and secure a result against the hosts on opening night, but the manner of their defeat left the majority concerned about their chances of progressing into the knockout phase.
Scotland were battered 5-1 after barely laying a glove on the imperious Germans, and they were also forced to play the second half with ten men following Ryan Porteous’ dismissal.
With their goal difference taking a huge hit on Matchday 1, Scotland need four points from their remaining two games to (likely) qualify. That, to be fair, was Clarke’s hope all along.
Switzerland, though, showed against Hungary that they’re not over the hill just yet despite pre-tournament scepticism. The Swiss won 3-1 on Matchday 1 to leave themselves in a strong position in Group A.
Murat Yakin would have been left pleased with the contributions of some of the fresher faces he’s introduced into his squad for the tournament. Opening goalscorer Kwadwo Duah, for example, made his international debut on 4 June.
Here’s 90min’s preview of Scotland vs Switzerland at Euro 2024.
Scotland vs Switzerland H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Scotland |
Switzerland |
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Germany 5-1 Scotland – 14/06/24 |
Hungary 1-3 Switzerland – 15/06/24 |
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Scotland 2-2 Finland – 07/06/24 |
Switzerland 1-1 Austria – 08/06/24 |
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Gibraltar 0-2 Scotland – 03/06/24 |
Switzerland 4-0 Estonia – 04/06/24 |
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Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland – 26/03/24 |
Republic of Ireland 0-1 Switzerland – 26/03/24 |
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Netherlands 4-0 Scotland – 22/03/24 |
Denmark 0-0 Switzerland – 23/03/24 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
ITV1, ITVX, STV, STV Player |
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United States |
fuboTV, Sling, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, FOX Network, SiriusXM FC |
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Canada |
TVA+, TSN3, TSN4, TVA Sports, TSN1 |
Porteous is suspended for Wednesday night’s game after he was sent off for a nasty lunge on Ilkay Gundogan in Scotland’s 5-1 defeat to Germany. Grant Hanley and Scott McKenna are candidates to replace the centre-back.
Billy Gilmour was a surprise omission from Friday’s starting XI, and Clarke will surely re-integrate the Brighton midfielder in Cologne.
Lawrence Shankland could come in for Che Adams up top.
Hungary predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Hendy, Hanley, Tierney; Ralston, McTominay, Gilmour,…
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