Euro 2024: Switzerland vs Italy Preview, Prediction and Live Stream Details

Switzerland vs Italy: Switzerland is set to lock horns against defending Champions Italy in the first game of the EURO 2024 Round of 16. The match is scheduled to be held at the Olympiastadion Berlin on June 29, Saturday, at 9:30 PM IST.

Switzerland enjoyed an unbeaten run in the group stage, finishing second in Group A. They began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Hungary and then played out 1-1 draws against Scotland and Group winners Germany. Notably, all five goals in the group stage were scored by different players.

Italy, on the other hand, started their campaign with a 2-1 win against Albania. The defending champions struggled in the second match, suffering a 1-0 defeat against Spain. However, they staged a comeback in their final group-stage match against Croatia. Mattia Zaccagni scored the equalizer in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1- draw.

Also read: Euro 2024 Round of 16 Schedule: Complete list of matches, kick-off timings, venues, live streaming details

Switzerland vs Italy Match Timings

Switzerland vs Italy Head to Head

Italy boasts an impressive record against Switzerland, having faced off 60 times to date. Italy has emerged victorious in 29 games, while Switzerland has won only seven occasions. The remaining 24 games between them ended in draws.

Switzerland vs Italy Team News

Switzeland

• Widmer (on suspension)

Italy

• Riccardo Calafiori (on suspension)

Switzerland vs Italy Predicted Lineup

Switzerland: Sommer; Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Stergiou, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo

Italy: Donnarumma; Darmian, Mancini, Bastoni; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Jorginho, Pellegrini, Dimarco; Chiesa, Scamacca

Switzerland vs Italy Prediction

Switzerland has showcased impressive performances in their group stage matches. They are difficult to beat, given that they have lost only once in their last 13 European Championship games. Italy, the defending champions, are equally formidable. They will look to overcome Switzerland as they vie to defend the title.

Our prediction for Switzerland vs Italy: Neither side will want to commit errors, possibly ending in a draw.

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