Switzerland v Spain Tipp & Quoten, 02.07.2021 – 18:00 o’clock
On the early Friday evening, 02.07.2021 at 6 p.m., the national teams of Switzerland and Spain will play the first quarter-final game of the European Championship in the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. The Confederates experienced a change of heart against France and were on the verge of finishing in the eighth finals. A catch-up and a successful penalty shootout against the world champion brought Nati to the European Championship quarter-finals for the first time in the association’s history. The Furia Roja also looked like the sure winner against Croatia for a long time and then still played a two goals lead in the final phase. In overtime, the three-time European Championship winner then made everything clear and shot the runner-up world champion out of the tournament.
(Status of the EM 2021 odds: 29.06.2021, 13:15)
Nati had a good start against France and went with the first opportunity with 1:0 by the header of Seferovic in front (15.). As a result, the confederates appeared more defensive and wanted to defend the lead. The Tricolore team struggled to create opportunities; the ideas were lacking. With the exception of long-range shots by Mbappe (26th) and Rabiot (28th), there was nothing worth mentioning for the favourite. In the second half, things didn’t get any better for the French. The national team of Vladimir Petkovic remained persistent and unpleasant even after the break. In the 55th minute Switzerland then had a huge chance of a 2-0 lead, but Rodriguez scored a foul. This should be promptly avenged on the other side. Les Blues equalised to 1-1 by Benzema two minutes later (57th). The Real Madrid striker even scored 2-1 on a double for France within two minutes (59th). Nati was on the ground and when Pogba scored 3-1 for the world champion with a dream goal from over 20 meters, the fair seemed to have been read (75th). The Tricolore team felt too safe and reduced the Swiss to 2:3 (81st, Seferovic). It was exciting again and in fact Switzerland managed to equalise 3-3 by Gavranovic in the 90th minute. In overtime, Mehmedi even missed 4-3 for the Nati and in direct return, Coman knocked the ball to the bar (90th +4th). There was an extension in which no more goals were scored. In a penalty shootout, all five Swiss shooters scored. Superstar Kylian Mbappe of all people missed the last penalty for France, which Yann Sommer parried. The sensation was perfect.
The Petkovic team celebrated its second consecutive European Championship victory against France after a moderate start to the tournament. After a 1:1 against Wales and a clear 0:3 slap against Italy, Switzerland was already ahead of the preliminary rounds. In the last group match, however, Turkey was beaten (3:1) and qualified as one of the fourth best group third place for the eighth finals. In the lap of the last 16 teams, Nati then eliminated no less than the reigning world champion and at the same time made history with the first ever entry into a quarter-final of one EURO. In the final round of the European Championships in 2016, the Swiss still failed in the eighth finals in a penalty shootout for Poland.
Haris Seferovic (Benfica Lisbon) is the most successful clipper in Nati’s jersey with three EC goals. Xherdan Shaqiri (Liverpool FC) scored twice, and Breel Embolo (Borussia Mönchengladbach) and Mario Gavranovic (Dynamo Zagreb) scored once.
Except for the yellow-blocked granite Xhaka (Arsenal London), Switzerland can compete against Spain in best form.
Recent Matches from Switzerland
Switzerland: 3 victories – 1 draw – 1 defeat
(Status: 29.06.2021)
Luis Enrique’s national team started extremely dominant against Croatia and pushed the Eastern Europeans into the back. Sarabia, who hit the outer net (13th), awarded the first shot. Three minutes later, Koke whacked a hundred percent against Croatian keeper Livakovic (16th). The luckless Morata gave a good header shortly afterwards (19th). A blackout by Spain’s finalist Simon surprisingly put the runner-up in the lead with 1-0 (20th). The goalkeeper let Pedri slip a backpass over the slippers. It was the ninth own goal of this European Championship, more than ever before. As a result, Vlasic dropped 2-0 for the Vatreni (25th), before the Spaniards slowly recovered from the shock and earned 1-1 (38th, Sarabia). Even after the change of side, the Iberians had more of the game and finally rewarded themselves with the 2:1 leading goal by Azpilicueta per head (57th). The Croats did not come at all for a long time, until Gvardiol gave a top chance to equalize (67th). On the other side, everything seemed clear for the Furia Roja (77th) with the 3-1 from Ferran Torres. A strong action by Modric brought the underdog up to 2:3 by Orsic (85th). In the last minutes of the game Croatia threw everything forward and was rewarded with a 3-3 lead in overtime. Again it was a header, this time from Pasalic (90. +2). In the overtime, a double hit by the southern Europeans then led to the decision – Morata scored 4:3 (100th) and shortly after Oyarzabal made the final decision with the 5:3 for Spain (103rd).
The Enrique team is still unbeaten at the European Championships and, after two points divisions in the preliminary round against Sweden (0:0) and Poland (1:1), came into the tournament better and better. In the last group game, the Iberians finished Slovakia 5-0 and finished second behind Sweden. In the eighth finals there was then the second consecutive victory against Croatia. Furia Roja also retired from the European Championship in the eighth finals five years ago. In the final round of the last 16 teams, they defeated Italy 0-2 and were unable to defend the 2012 European Championship title, which Spain won in the final against the Italians four years earlier (4-0).
The 2010 World Champion is the best attacking team in the final round with eleven European Championship goals. Ferran Torres (Manchester City), Alvaro Morata (Juventus Turin) and Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint Germain) each cheered on their stalls twice. Mikel Oyarzabal (San Sebastian), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) and Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea London) met once.
The Spanish national team has no complaints about suspension or injuries and can thus compete in the quarter-final match in best form.
Latest Games of Spain
Spain: 2 wins – 3 draws – 0 defeats
1 victory Switzerland – 2 draws – 3 victories Spain
Spain is a clear favourite against Switzerland to qualify for the semi-finals of the European Championship. In the underdog role, the Swiss were already against world champions France and eliminated the title favourites in the eighth finals. The Furia Roja gets into the EURO better and better from game to game and hasn’t lost in the final round yet. With a lot of possession football and game control, the Enrique team now makes a very stable impression and is currently also the best attacking team at the European Championship. Nati will only have a chance of progress against the Iberians if they obtain the same energy performance as against France. Just four days after the long night of Bucharest no easy undertaking. We’re betting on a goal-rich quarter-final in St. Petersburg and victory for Spain after regular season.
Accordingly, we recommend for this EM tip forecast the 3-way betting on Spain wins, where betting odds in the range around 1.70 wave for the competitive audience.
Betting tip Bundesliga trend: Spain wins
Betting odds for Interwetten*: 1.73 (odds: 29.06.2021, 13:15)
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