Czech Republic vs Switzerland - UEFA Nations League: Match Previews

Czech Republic face World Cup finalists Switzerland in their first UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, following their promotion to Europe's top division the previous season.

Information

• Time and date: 19:45 UK, June 2, 2022

• Venue: Sinobo Stadium

Probable lineups

• Czech Republic: Vaclik; Zima, Brabec, Petrasek; Coufal, Lingr, Soucek, Kalvach, Cerny; Vlkanova, Kuchta.

• Switzerland: Sommer; Mbabu, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Steffen, Shaqiri, Vargas; Embolo.

Team news

Czech Republic news

• Jaroslav Silhavy, the Czech Republic's head coach, has used a three-man defense in both of his team's games this year, and while they have lost both, Silhavy may stick with the system here.

• With Patrik Schick out of the lineup, Jan Kuchta should take the lead, with Adam Hlozek providing assistance.

Switzerland news

• Yann Sommer is expected to start in goal, but head coach Murat Yakin has a lot of capable backups on hand.

• In Yakin's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, Breel Embolo might lead the line.

Czech Republic vs Switzerland predictions

Czech Republic has had a rocky start to their 2022 campaign, losing and drawing both of their games. Although Jaroslav Silhavy may stick with the three-man structure, a change in system hasn't had the expected effect.

Switzerland, like Thursday's opponents, has yet to win a game this season. They have only lost one of their nine games since the Euros last summer.

Switzerland is the more settled of the two teams and has a chance to win by a hair.

Prediction: Czech Republic 0-1 Switzerland

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