Italy vs Switzerland: It’s a battle for the top spot in Group C as Italy takes on Switzerland in their next Qualifier match on Saturday at home.
Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs Switzerland
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Roma, Italy
Date: Saturday 13th November, 2021
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Italy come into this after a 2-1 home win over Belgium in the Nations League 3rd place match last month.
Barella and Berardi scored the important goals as the Azzurri took the honours.
In the World Cup Qualifiers, Italy beat Lithuania 5-0 at home last time out to stay top of the group with 14 points.
Kean scored twice alongside goals from Utkus (own goal), Raspadori and Di Lorenzo ensured the win.
On the other hand, Switzerland beat Lithuania 4-0 in their last match as well to stay 2nd in the group with 14 points.
Embolo scored two goals while Steffan and Gavranovic also found the back of the net. Hence, this is set up to be a thriller with both sides having the chance to gain the top spot.
Both sides last met in the 1st leg of the qualifiers where it finished goalless.
Form Guide
Italy: DDWLW
Switzerland: WDDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Italy 2-1 Belgium
Lithuania 0-4 Switzerland
Eyes on the prize 👀
The lads are ready for the big game tomorrow 🇮🇹 💪 #ITASUI #WCP #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/ciqONpcbW7— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) November 11, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Italy vs Switzerland in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Neither side has any injury concerns ahead of this one.
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Bastoni, Emerson, Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli, Chiesa, Bernardeschi and Insigne
Switzerland possible 11:
Sommer, Rodriguez, Akanji, Schar, Widmer, Zakaria, Frei, Sow, Steffan, Shaqiri and Gavranovic
Prediction: Italy 2-1 Switzerland
This clash is expected to go down to the wire as both sides have the chance to seal a top place berth in this group.
Switzerland have shown their potential in recent months against the top sides. Meanwhile; Italy were champions in Euro 2020 and has since dropped off the touch a bit, but remain a strong force.
An intriguing battle is on the cards but we see Italy’s experience helping them prevail.