Switzerland and Spain go head to head for a place in the semi-finals at Euro 2020 tonight.
The Swiss stunningly dispatched tournament favourites France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 last-16 draw on Monday, shortly after Spain outlasted Croatia in an eight-goal extra-time classic in Copenhagen.
It's to Saint Petersburg in the quarter-finals tonight, where the winner will face either Italy or Belgium.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Switzerland vs Spain is scheduled for a 5pm BST kick-off today - Friday, July 2, 2021.
The match will be held at Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Where to watch Switzerland vs Spain
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised live on ITV for free.
Live stream: UK viewers will also be able to watch the action unfold online via the ITV Hub.
Switzerland vs Spain team news
Switzerland will be without suspended captain Granit Xhaka after the inspirational Arsenal midfielder received his second booking of the tournament against France. Denis Zakaria should come into the team in his place.
For Spain, Jordi Alba is expected to return after being left out of the win over Croatia. Luis Enrique does like to switch things up, even after scoring five goals, but could resist that temptation on Friday night.
Switzerland vs Spain starting lineups
Switzerland XI (3-5-2): Sommer, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Zakaria, Embolo, Freuler, Seferovic, Rodriguez, Zuber, Shaqiri.
Spain XI (4-3-3): Simon; Azpilicueta, Laporte, Pau Torres, Alba; Koke, Busquets, Pedri; Sarabia, Morata, Ferran Torres.
Switzerland vs Spain prediction
The absence of Granit Xhaka is huge for Switzerland and likely to be crucial to the final result. The Arsenal midfielder has been influential throughout the tournament and Spain are firm favourites, if they weren’t already, with him ruled out.
Spain have found their scoring touch, but are still so weak at the back. Expecting goals in this one.
Switzerland 1-3 Spain
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Switzerland wins: 1
Draws: 5
Spain wins: 16
Betting odds and tips
Switzerland to win: 23/5
Spain to reach semi-final: 33/50
