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Match Analysis: Denmark vs Switzerland
Denmark was a significant disappointment at EURO 2024. They drew all three of their group stage matches in Group C, where all teams performed unimpressively, but still advanced to the knockout stage as the second-place team behind England. The misfortune struck “The Brave Little Soldiers” in the Round of 16 when they faced the host nation, Germany.
The match was interrupted by a storm. When play resumed, Denmark was unlucky as Joachim Andersen’s goal was ruled out for offside. Just a few minutes later, Andersen used his hand to play the ball and was penalized with a spot kick, which Kai Havertz converted in the 53rd minute. Denmark eventually lost 0-2 to Germany, leading to the resignation of coach Kasper Hjulmand.
As of now, Denmark is on a four-match winless streak and is eager to end this dry spell with a victory over Switzerland at Parken. However, this goal will not be easy as Switzerland is currently in much better form.
Unbeaten in their last 9 matches, Switzerland under coach Murat Yakin was one of the most impressive and entertaining teams at EURO 2024 in Germany this past summer. The Swiss team did not lose any matches in regular time and was only stopped in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout against England, who later reached the final and lost 1-2 to Spain.
Therefore, Switzerland poses a significant challenge for Denmark in this fixture at Parken.
Latest Squad Information: Denmark vs Switzerland
Denmark will be missing center-back Andreas Christensen due to injury, forcing interim coach Lars Knudsen (who is also temporarily replacing another interim coach, Morten Wieghorst, who is ill) to revert to a four-defender formation. Central midfielder Matt O’Riley has recently suffered a serious injury, and striker Rasmus Hojlund (also injured) is unavailable for this call-up.
On the other hand, with Fabian Schar announcing his retirement from international football, Nico Elvedi might join the three-man defense for Switzerland in their visit to Denmark.
Projected Lineups: Denmark vs Switzerland
Denmark (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Bah, Vestergaard, Andersen, Nelsson; Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Dorgu; Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Wind.
Switzerland (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Ndoye, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Vargas, Okafor; Embolo.
Betting Odds: Denmark vs Switzerland
- Both Teams to Score: 4 of Denmark’s last 6 matches and 5 of Switzerland’s last 6 matches have ended with both teams scoring. Additionally, 4 of Denmark’s last 6 home games and 5 of Switzerland’s last 8 away matches (excluding friendlies) have seen at least one goal from each side. The odds for both teams to score in this match are 1.98.
- Even Total Goals: 5 of the last 7 encounters between the two teams and 8 of the last 9 matches for both Denmark and Switzerland have ended with an even total number of goals. Moreover, 8 of Denmark’s last 11 home games have also had an even total number of goals. This match is likely to follow this pattern.
- Switzerland to Score in the First Half: In 7 of Switzerland’s last 8 matches, they have scored at least once in the first half. A similar scenario has occurred in 5 of Switzerland’s last 7 away games.
NOWSPORT Prediction: Denmark vs Switzerland
Both Denmark and Switzerland will be aiming for a win in their opening match at Parken, so a tightly contested and dramatic draw is a likely outcome.
Prediction: Denmark 1-1 Switzerland
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