Lithuania vs Switzerland: Switzerland will look to keep the pressure in Group C of the World Cup Qualifiers when they face Lithuania on Wednesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Lithuania vs Switzerland
Venue: Vilaniaus LFF Stadionas, Vilnius, Lithuania
Date: Wednesday 13th October, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Lithuania picked up their first win of the qualification campaign on Saturday when they beat Bulgaria 3-1 at home.
Lasickas’ effort was cancelled out by Despodov but Chernykh’s late goals within two minutes of each other ensured the three points for the hosts.
However, they struggle at the bottom of the table with 3 points from 6 matches and will play for pride.
On the other hand, Switzerland beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their last match to stay 2nd in the points table.
Zuber and Fassnacht scored for the hosts in extra time of either halves as the Swiss picked up their third win of the campaign.
Another win could send them on level with Italy in Group C. Hence, this clash holds immense importance in the qualification scenarios.
Both sides met in the qualification stage in March where Switzerland won 1-0 through Shaqiri’s second minute strike.
Form Guide
Lithuania: LLLLW
Switzerland: LWDDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Lithuania 3-1 Bulgaria
Switzerland 2-0 Northern Ireland
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lithuania vs Switzerland in India?
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Team News
Mikoliunas is the only injury concern for the hosts while Mbabu, Akanji and Xhaka are ruled out of contention for the Swiss side.
Lithuania possible 11:
Setkus, Baravykas, Satkus, Klimavicius, Vaitkunas, Slivka, Megalaitis, Novikovas, Lasickas, Chernykh and Laukzemis
Switzerland possible 11:
Sommer, Rodriguez, Schar, Elvedi, Dji, Freuler, Zakaria, Zuber, Shaqiri, Embolo and Fassnacht
Prediction: Lithuania 0-2 Switzerland
It should be a straightforward win for the visitors as they are in form and look a formidable side.
Even after the win against Bulgaria, Lithuania has plenty to improve on and should be able to perform better here.
But their chances are limited due to Switzerland’s impact players.
