Ireland vs Switzerland
Ireland will host again in the fifth week of the EURO qualifiers. This time they will face Switzerland at Aviva Stadium. Compared to previous opponents, this time the test will feel harder.
Three months earlier Ireland entertained Gibraltar with the same role, and managed to lead 2-0 with Joseph Chipolina’s own goal (29 ‘) and Robert Brady’s late goal (90 + 3’). Two national teams appeared in contrast where the host controlled 76% possession and released 7 shots on target, while the visitors only replied once.
Switzerland itself has only played twice in this phase to enter the UEFA Nations League competition. In the event they succeeded in breaking through the semifinals even though they eventually lost 3-1 to Portugal, then lost again to England in the penalty shootout when fighting for 3rd place.
Returning to the EURO qualifiers, Switzerland has so far only appeared twice against Gergia with a 0-2 win, then was held to a Danish draw with a score of 3-3. However, they can rank 3 with just 1 point difference from Denmark who have played 3 times in 2nd place.
Therefore, Switzerland will try to get points in tomorrow’s match. Success in penetrating the UNL semifinal phase would certainly be a signal of danger for any team, including Ireland which three years ago managed to win with a score of 1-0 when meeting in a trial party. The defeat is expected to make Switzerland appear more motivated.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.70