Switzerland vs Republic of Ireland
Well, well SBOBET friends, what a battle we’re about to witness in Geneva on Tuesday! Big Mick McCarthy is taking his Ireland to Switzerland in a Euro 2020 showdown.
Should Ireland come away with a win they will guarantee a top two place while Switzerland’s campaign could be in tatters. A Swiss triumph would tilt the Group D Euro 2020 betting odds in their favour, and a draw? Well I think McCarthy would bite your hand off if you offered it right now.
Vladimir Petkovic’s Switzerland has been notoriously difficult to beat in recent years, reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-final in June, and they will be desperate to close the gap on the top two when the Irish come to town.
Talking Points
Group D heading for an exciting climax
The Swiss return home on the back of a 1-0 defeat in their crunch Saturday clash with Denmark, and those two teams are battling along with Ireland for the top two places. Yussuf’s Poulson’s 84th minute strike was a hammer blow to Petkovic’s team. That priceless goal pulled Denmark level with Ireland on 12 points and Switzerland is four points adrift with a game in hand.
When the Group D Euro 2020 results come in on Tuesday night, only an Ireland win will settle anything. Petkovic’s Switzerland has winnable games against Georgia and Gibraltar to come while Ireland still has to play Denmark.
I think it’s going to go all the way.
Swiss can get on a roll
Should Switzerland beat the Irish they would fancy their chances of qualification and could well take the momentum through to their final two games. Petkovic’s team is always in the game, and would have come away from Denmark with something had Kasper Schmeichel not played a blinder in the Danes’ goal.
The Swiss are a tough bunch. Granit Xhaka is an imposing presence in the middle of the park, but he’s a yellow card in the waiting, never slow to get stuck in; which can be costly at times. The Arsenal man dived in to a tackle on Heung-Min Son in the North London derby to give away a penalty and hand Spurs a point. McCarthy’s Premier League players will know how to wind Xhaka up, and that may, or may not work in their favour!
Keeper Yann Sommer and defender Fabian Schar are the stars of an impressive rearguard, while the punch up front comes from Borussia Monchengladbach’s Breel Embolo and Benfica’s Haris Seferovic.
Petkovic has the players to with the ability to qualify if they can see off Ireland, but that is easier said than done against a side which travels well.
Ireland within touching distance
But Mick McCarthy will make sure the Swiss will have to fight for a full 90+ minutes if they are to beat his team.
The visitors will be well organised with an energetic pressing game in a 4-5-1 formation, with Burnley’s Geoff Hendrick playing behind a lone forward. McCarthy started with James Collins in the striker’s role but he had little to feed on in Saturday’s goalless draw in Georgia. After coming on as a late substitute, Brighton’s Aaron Connolly had two good chances to win the game and his lively cameo might have earned him a start in Geneva.
Their best player is skipper Seamus Coleman, who has served both his club, Everton, and his country with distinction. A committed defender he is quick to get forward with raids down the right wing and a dangerous cross.
Ireland’s strategy will be to stay in the game until the dying minutes, at which time anything can happen.
History
In eight meetings between the two sides, Switzerland have the slight edge with three wins to Ireland’s two, and there have been three draws.
Ireland fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against the Swiss in Dublin and that puts them in good shape for this match.
The Irish aren’t the types to get homesick, and are unbeaten in five away from home.
Betting Tip
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Switzerland vs Republic of Ireland | Under 2.25 @ 1.83 |
| October 16, 02:45 (GMT+8) |
Switzerland is a clear favourite to win this game at odds of 1.57, with the draw at 3.75 and Ireland 4.60.
A 1-0 home win is the most likely score line at odds of 4.40, but a second consecutive 0-0 draw for Ireland at 6.60 could be a good outside bet.
One thing’s for certain, it’s going to be a tense and tight game, with neither team getting away, and I’m edging towards a low scoring draw.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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