Switzerland vs Ireland Predictions, form and head-to-head history

For the Swiss national team is next Tuesday probably the most important home game of the current European Championship qualification on the program. The Nati gets it in Geneva with the direct competitor Ireland to do. The pressure is clearly on the team of coach Vladimir Petkovic, who stands with his back to the wall after the 0-1 defeat against Denmark.

Today’s Betting Prediction Switzerland vs Ireland

If in the third to last qualifier against the Irish, who currently have four points (and a match) more in the account, do not jump out a threesome, the first or second rank in Group D would be beyond their reach. The consequence of this would be that the footballers from the Alpine Republic would have to secure one of the coveted tickets in the coming year via the detour of the Nations League final tournaments.
Consider the highly anticipated duel of Switzerland vs. Ireland’s odds are clear that the bookmakers of the team to Granit Xhaka, Breel Embolo, Haris Seferovic and Co. definitely trust a success. To what extent the value can be found in the 1.57 on a home victory of the Nati, may and should be critically questioned.

Due to the defensive strength of the “green island” protected, who conceded only two goals in the current qualifying rounds, we expect a close, contested game in which the favorite will have to be patient. Consequently, we predict between Switzerland and Ireland that a tip on ‘X’ at half-time and ‘1’ after 90 minutes could well pay off, especially since the odds are at a very lucrative 4.33.

Switzerland – Statistics & Current Form

Already after the draw of the qualification groups for the EURO 2020 it was clear that the Swiss in the constellation with Denmark, Ireland and possibly even Georgia must show the highest concentration in order to prevent a bitter awakening.

After the great Nations League group stage, which could end the Nati even before the favored Belgians in first place and played in the summer for the first time to be awarded title in the newly created competition, the confidence in the Alpine Republic was still great that at least two of the above-mentioned counterparty.

At least since Saturday, the optimism has given way to disillusionment, because due to the painful 0-1 defeat in Denmark, the Swiss are actually close to the end. Four points behind the Danes and the Irish, who have played one more match, the Petkovic team can not allow themselves to slip into the match on matchday three.

Will the World Ranking Eleventh ticket for the European Championship finals continue to solve in the coming year from their own hands, a home win on Tuesday night against Ireland is no alternative. Even in the case of a draw, the Central Europeans would depend on the help of other teams. If the Swiss even lose the match declared even as the final match, the chances of a successful qualification over the natural way would be reduced to a minimum.

However, the emphasis here is on “qualification over the natural way”, because due to the already mentioned, strong group stage in the Nations League the Petkovic protected would still have the opportunity in one of the four final tournaments (semi-finals & finals) the right to start for the pan-European major event.

However, before we pay too much tribute to the subjunctive and continue to run the bench games for a direct comparison, we should look to the upcoming match between Switzerland and Ireland. According to the odds, the Nati is considered a favorite, although the clarity of the distributed odds is a bit surprising.

Of the five qualifying games so far, the Swiss, who last missed their participation in the European Championship in 2012, only won two of them (Georgia, Gibraltar). In addition, there were two draws against Denmark (3: 3) and Ireland (1: 1) as well as the mentioned bankruptcy at the weekend in northern Europe (0: 1). In general, the Petkovic protected are in the international year of 2019 only two out of seven matches.

Hope makes the fact that the Alps Republicans at home usually presented more strongly than in a foreign country. If, for example, the impressive results against Iceland (6: 0) and Belgium (5: 2) in the League of Nations are used as a benchmark, then the probability that the match against Switzerland vs. Ireland pays a tip on the home side.

However, with the Irish waiting for an extremely uncomfortable and defensive opponent, the favorite will need a lot of patience and objectivity in the actions to live up to their own role. With continuous playing time Xhaka, Embolo and Co. inevitably take more risk, which is why it is likely that the possible opening goal for the Nati could fall in the second half or even in the final stages.

Personnel will be the long-time coach of the Swiss, Vladimir Petkovic, who also had to put up with some criticism after the recent performances, may make one or the other change.

In order to be able to put more pressure forward, it would even be conceivable to put Captain Lichtsteiner on the bench and let Mbabu come over the right side instead. Incidentally, if the Swiss do not win, it is rumored that the coach in November will no longer sit on the bench.

Expected formation of Switzerland:
↳ Sommer; Elvedi, Schar, Akanji; Mbabu, Zakaria, Xhaka, Rodriguez; Embolo, Mehmedi; Seferovic

Last matches of Switzerland:

⚽️ 12.10.2019 – Denmark vs. Switzerland 1: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 08.09.2019 – Switzerland vs. Gibraltar 4: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 05.09.2019 – Ireland vs. Switzerland 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 09.06.2019 – Switzerland vs. England 0: 0 (Nations League)
⚽️ 05.06.2019 – Portugal vs. Switzerland 3: 1 (Nations League)

Ireland – Statistics & Current Form

With three group matches and a knockout round, the Dublin Aviva Stadium is one of the EURO 2020 venues across Europe. For the Irish national football team to possibly enjoy the opportunity to play a tournament game in front of their home crowd, however, the qualification must first be successfully contested.

After six out of eight matchdays it looks for the world ranking 32nd not bad at all. With twelve out of a possible 18 points, the Irish are currently in second place and thus have their own hand to solve the ticket for the European Championship finals. A success on Tuesday evening in Geneva would be enough for Coach McCarthy’s side to return to the continental tournament after 2012 and 2016.

Because the odds would increase to one of the first two places, but also in case of draw, it can be assumed that the fighters from the “green island” will again choose a very defensive approach and will do everything they can to remain clean.

So far, this has been excellent, as with only two goals in six matches, the “Boys in Green” are one of the best defensives in the entire European Championship qualifier. Only in 1: 1 in Denmark and 1: 1 at home against Switzerland keeper Darren Randolph had to grab behind. In each of the remaining four matches, there was zero.

On the other hand, the offensive to date has not been noticed as a particularly dangerous goal. For comparison: The six goals scored are just one-third of the yield that the Danes have marked in the same number of games. The Swiss also scored four times more in just five games. So if you like to play the under-market, you should not stop between Switzerland and Ireland before a tip to a maximum of 2.5 goals.

How difficult it is to crack the Irish defense is also proved by the fact that coach Mick McCarthy’s side have not conceded a single goal in the first half of qualifying. Year-round, there are even twelve international matches in a row, in which the “Boys in Green” kept their white vest in the first round.

Although on Saturday in the away game in Georgia only a goalless draw jumped out, the coach, who already held the highest coaching task in the association from 1996 to 2002, put on the same starting lineup. Only youngster Connolly could start in the front line instead of James Collins, after this against the Georgians did not recommend for further tasks.

Expected lineup of Ireland:
↳ Randolph; Coleman, Duffy, Egan, Doherty; Whelan, Hourihane; Robinson, Hendrick, McClean; Collins (Robinson)

Last matches of Ireland:

⚽️ 12.10.2019 – Georgia vs Ireland 0: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 10.09.2019 – Ireland vs. Bulgaria 3: 1 (International Friendlies)
⚽️ 05.09.2019 – Ireland vs. Switzerland 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 10.06.2019 – Ireland vs. Gibraltar 2: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 07.06.2019 – Denmark vs. Ireland 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)

Switzerland vs Ireland Direct Comparison

In 17 international matches, Switzerland and Ireland were already facing each other. With eight victories, surprisingly, the Irish lead the direct comparison. The Nati celebrated at least five achievements, while only four matches ended in a draw.

However, with the exception of the most recent European qualifying match, all direct matches are too long in the past, which means that they are not a match for Switzerland. Ireland prediction for the Tuesday evening, little relevant information ready.

However, the first leg over a month ago in Dublin gives us an idea of ​​how things could go in the return leg. The Swiss Nati had 60% ball possession, gave eight shots on goal more and was after a goal by Fabian Schär (74) until the final stage with 1: 0 ahead, before David McGoldrick (85) met for a 1-1 final score.

Switzerland vs Ireland Best Betting Predictions and Odds Provided by PicksSoccer Experts

For coach Vladimir Petkovic the match on Tuesday night is a real game of fate. Should Switzerland not win the “champagne or seltzer” game against the Irish, the experienced coach, who has been in office since 2014, faces the threat of premature dismissal. Apart from that, the likelihood that Nati in Group D will not finish first or second in the final bill would increase dramatically.

Hope from the home side’s point of view, after all, is the fact that the bookmakers see Switzerland against Ireland in the favorites role according to the betting odds. After only two wins from the seven international matches in 2019, however, this assessment is primarily due to the factor quality and not to the current form. In that sense, we would match Switzerland at the match. Ireland foresees a prediction of too low odds for a home victory.

⭐️ Switzerland vs Ireland Betting Odds & more Interesting betting prediction:

 

Betting Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 2.25
Betting Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Odds1.61

Betting Prediction: Both teams to score/ YES
Odds: 2.25
Betting Prediction: Both teams to score/ NO
Odds: 1.57

Key facts – Switzerland vs Ireland tips

⭐️ Switzerland is under pressure and has to win to have the European Championship in hand
⭐️ Ireland conceded since twelve internationals no goal in the first half
⭐️ The first leg ended after two late goals (74th & 85th) with 1: 1

Instead, it could pay to anticipate the game in more detail. It can be assumed that the guests of the “green island” will once again be very defensive and destructive. A draw would look good on Coach McCarthy’s side, so the hosts will have a real test of patience.

For this reason, we try our luck between Switzerland and Ireland with the hint that it is still halfway to draw, but in the end the Nati will prevail.