Switzerland is preparing to host Finland in its final international friendly at Kibonpark on Wednesday.
Switzerland entered this game yesterday after beating Lithuania 1-0 at Kibonpark. Liverpool striker Xherdan Shaqiri scored an early goal in the first half of the Swiss win.
On the other hand, Finland won a 1-1 draw against 10-man Ukraine at the Olympiski National Sports Complex yesterday. Shakhtar Donetsk junior striker Moraes gave Ukraine the lead but Norwich City striker Timo Bocki equalized for Finland. Dynamo Kiev left defender Vitaly Mikulenko was expelled from Ukraine at the end of the second half.
Switzerland versus Finland
With five personal encounters between the two sides, the balance is pretty even. Switzerland won three and lost two.
The last clash between the two countries took place in 2008 when Switzerland beat Finland 1-0. Left-back Reto Ziegler’s goal in the second half secured victory for Switzerland.
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Team news against Switzerland and Finland
Switzerland
The Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic has appointed a strong squad. Arsenal midfielder Granit Shaka, Liverpool striker Xherdan Shaqiri and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s quadrant composed of Jan Somer, Niko Elvedi, Denis Zakaria and Brielle Empolo were called up.
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Finland
Finland has now added Norwich City striker Timo Poke to their squad. Also selected were young Brentford striker Marcus Force, Rangers midfielder Glenn Camara and veteran midfielder Tim Sparf.
A possible start for Mjallby AIF goalkeeper Carljohan Eriksson could be canceled.
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Switzerland expects eleventh place against Finland
Eleventh forecast of Switzerland (3-4-1-2): Yvonne Mvogo, Silvan Widmer, Manuel Akanji, Niko Elvedi, Kevin Mbabou, Stephen Zuber, Dennis Zakaria, Ricardo Rodriguez, Edemilson Fernandez, Admir Muhammad, Mario Javranovich
The eleventh expected for Finland (3-5-2): Nikki Minba, Nikolai Alho, Jonah Toivio, Paulos Araguri, Daniel Ushugansi, Jukka Ritala, Robert Taylor, Glenn Camara, Oni Valacari, Joel Pohjanballo und Marcus Force
Predict the game between Switzerland and Finland
Switzerland got off to a good start in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group and won both games. Arsenal midfielder Granit Shaka and Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri offer quality and experience and could prove to be crucial.
On the other hand, Finland have drawn in their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Arguably your most important striker is Norwich City striker Timo Bucky. Brentford forward Marcus Force offers good competition.
Switzerland should be able to win here.
Forecast: Switzerland 2-1 Finland
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Posted on Mar 29, 2021 at 7:21 PM EST
