Wales vs Switzerland Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview - EURO 2020
How Wales Qualified for Euro 2020
Wales, led by Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, will head into their second consecutive European Championships this summer with the intention of being hard to beat and first and foremost getting out of Group A. The Welsh navigated qualification for Euro 2020 finishing runners-up to Croatia and losing just twice, to Hungary and the Croats – both away from home. Having reached the semi-finals four years ago, Wales will feel they can put their stamp on proceedings once again this summer.
How Switzerland Qualified for Euro 2020
Switzerland are a regular fixture at international tournaments and boss Vladimir Petković will expect his Swiss stars to navigate some tricky looking fixtures, starting in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku vs Wales. The Swiss ultimately topped their qualifying group, ahead of Denmark and Ireland – losing just once away to the Danes. Switzerland’s impressive goal haul in qualifying saw them put 10 past Gibraltar over their two home and away games, showing they have a lethal touch.
Wales vs Switzerland Stats and Analysis
This will be the first time in nine years that Wales and Switzerland have met. The last meeting in 2011 saw goals from the much younger duo of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey secure a 2-0 win. A record of two victories to Wales and five to Switzerland in past head-to-heads will give an expectant Swiss fanbase hope of three points to open Group A.
Wales scored just 10 goals in eight games in Euro 2020 qualification, an average of 1.25 per game. Switzerland on the other hand scored 19 times in eight, averaging an impressive 2.38 goals each time they took to the pitch. Both sides have proven to be defensively sound, with Wales and Switzerland conceding just six goals apiece en route to Euro 2020.
Wales vs Switzerland Bet
Wales and Switzerland in all past meetings have never shared a game with less than two goals scored, and taking both teams’ performances into account in recent tournaments and qualifying it would be a shock to not see no goals scored in Baku. Attractive looking odds of 6/1 are available on Wales Result & Both to Score market, while odds of 4/1 are on-offer for the Switzerland Result & Both to Score.
