Switzerland vs Scotland Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27

The Nati dominated the proceedings when the sides last met!

The Switzerland national football team will go head-to-head against the Scotland national football team for their sixth and final group stage game of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 edition. This interesting clash is all set to take place at Kybunpark.

Switzerland are still unbeaten in their ongoing campaign in the European competition. They are currently at the top of Group E and have already secured promotion to Nations League A for the next edition. The Nati were held to a goalless draw by Slovenia in their recent outing.

Murat Yakin’s men will be eager to continue their unbeaten run. Being at home is surely going to help them out.

On the other hand, Scotland will be desperate for a win if they want to qualify for League A. They are coming in after securing a 2-1 victory against North Macedonia in their recent UEFA Nations League game. The Sébastien Pocognoli-led team have lacked consistency.

They just cannot make the same mistakes in their next match. The Scottish side will be looking to control the game from the start. But being the visiting side is only going to make things tougher for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland
• Stadium: Kybunpark
• Date: Tuesday, November 17
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Monday, Nov 16; 07:45 pm GMT/ 03:45 pm ET/ 12:45 pm PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Switzerland: W-W-W-W-D

Scotland: D-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Dan Ndoye (Switzerland)

Dan Ndoye will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Switzerland national football team. In five Nations League fixtures, he has five goal contributions for his side and will now be looking to add more to his tally. After being deployed on the right flank, he can help his side by creating innovative plays.

John McGinn (Scotland)

John McGinn put in a sensational performance for the Scotland national football team in their 2-1 victory against North Macedonia. He scored two goals and helped his side secure three crucial points. The 32-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help the visitors secure three more points.

Match Facts

• Switzerland are undefeated in the UEFA Nations League 2026-27.
• Scotland have only secured two wins in their last five outings.
• The Tartan Army are winless in their last three encounters with the Nati.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Switzerland to win @8/11 Unibet
• Breel Embolo to score @19/10 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @3/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Johan Manzabi has withdrawn from the Switzerland squad due to fitness concerns. Winsley Boteli might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Scotland are likely to miss out on the services of Stephen Welsh due to a muscle injury.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 18

Switzerland (wins): 6

Scotland (wins): 8

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Switzerland predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Kobel (GK); Athekame, Elvedi, Akanji, Britschgi; Freuler, Zakaria; Ndoye, Rieder, Aebischer; Embolo

Scotland predicted XI (3-4-1-2)

Gunn (GK); Porteous, Graham, Tierney; Gannon-Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Adams, McTominay

Match Prediction

Switzerland have been in sensational form and at home they will aim for another win. Scotland have lacked consistency, making this a tough clash for them.

The Nati are likely to come out on top and secure three crucial points.

Prediction: Switzerland 2-1 Scotland

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK:  BBC iPlayer (Scotland and Northern Ireland matches only)

Switzerland: Play RSI – Sport in diretta, Play RTS – Sport-Livestreams, Play SRF – Sport-Livestreams, DAZN

USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX

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