UEFA Euro 2020 Preview: Draw a Win-Win Situation? Germany vs Switzerland

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**03:00 AM, June 24th, Matchday 3 of Group A, Switzerland vs Germany.**

**After two rounds, Germany leads the group with two wins and six points, followed by Switzerland on four points after one win and one draw. As hosts, Germany is already through, while Switzerland ensures at least a top-three finish. Both teams are likely to settle for a draw, as it would secure their qualification together.**

**Key Stats:**

– Germany has won the first two matches in the tournament for the fifth time, previously in ’72, ’80, ’96, and ’12. They aim to join Netherlands ’00 and France ’84 as the third host nation to win all three group stage games since 2000. They’ve scored seven goals so far, setting a new team record. Musiala’s two goals put him on track to be the first German since Klose in 2002 to score in his team’s first three major tournaments.
– Switzerland’s impressive run includes a 12-game unbeaten streak in the tournament (1 loss). They’ve also gone undefeated in their last eight international group stage matches (5 wins, 3 draws), last losing in 2004 to France. Shaqiri, who scored against Scotland, has now found the net in six consecutive major events. Despite underwhelming MLS form, he remains a threat, and Germany’s defense must be wary.

**Head-to-Head:**

– Switzerland has not lost to Germany in their last three encounters (1 win, 2 draws), with a total of 16 goals at an average of 5.3 per game. However, historically, they have a poor record against Germany, with 1 draw and 16 losses in 18 meetings. The most recent tie came in a 2020 Nations League match where Germany rallied twice to end in a 3-3 draw.

**Historical Context:**

– This will be the first international clash between Switzerland and Germany since the 1966 World Cup. It marks their debut encounter in the UEFA Euro. In three previous World Cups, Switzerland has one win and two losses against Germany.

**Injuries:**

– Germany’s squad is injury-free, and no major changes are expected. Manager Nagelsmann aims to maintain consistency heading into the knockout stages. Swiss player Embolo is recovering from a long-term injury and could feature, but key midfielders Zuber and Zakaria’s participation is uncertain.

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