D. Rice
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.20
|
2.90
|
4.00
|
| Prob. |
45.5%
|
34.5%
|
25%
|
Key points
• England's recent form: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 6 matches
• England's strong defense: 3 clean sheets, conceded only 3 goals
• Switzerland's recent form: 3 wins, 3 draws in last 6 matches
• Switzerland's solid defense: 2 clean sheets, conceded only 4 goals
• England's mixed home form: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in last 6 games
• Switzerland's consistent away form: 5 matches with no defeat out of last 6
Current streaks
England
0
3
0
4
0
1
Switzerland
1
0
0
8
1
0
Recent form
England
England's recent form has been solid, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. They started their European Championship campaign with an impressive 1-0 win against Serbia, followed by a 1-1 draw against Denmark. Although they were held to a goalless draw by Slovenia, England bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia. Prior to the tournament, they suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Iceland in a friendly, but had previously secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Overall, England's defense has been strong, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just three goals in total.
Switzerland
Switzerland's recent form has been impressive, as they are unbeaten in their last six matches, with three wins and three draws. Their performance in the European Championship has been particularly noteworthy, with a win against Hungary (3-1) and a draw against football powerhouses Germany (1-1) and Italy (2-0). Switzerland has scored 12 goals in their last six games, averaging 2 goals per game, while conceding only 4 goals, which translates to a solid 0.67 goals conceded per game. Their defensive prowess is evident in the two clean sheets they have kept during this period. The team's total goals average stands at 2.67, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and 67% of the matches having under 2.5 goals. The 4-0 victory against Estonia in an international friendly stands out as a particularly high-scoring game for Switzerland.
England
WLWDDW
W3 D2 L1
7
1.2
3
0.5
+4
3
1.67
33%
67%
33%
Switzerland
WDWDDW
W3 D3 L0
12
2
4
0.7
+8
2
2.67
67%
67%
33%
Recent home/away form
England
In their recent home matches, England has had a mixed bag of results, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. Despite this inconsistency, they managed to secure a 3-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. England's form at home has been characterized by a series of alternating results, with no runs of wins or defeats extending beyond two games. Their defensive record has been relatively strong, conceding an average of 0.83 goals per game, while scoring an average of 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, half of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals, while the other half have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting the variability in their goal-scoring performances.
Switzerland
Switzerland's recent away form has been fairly consistent, with the team avoiding defeat in five of their last six matches on the road. They have managed to secure two wins and three draws during this period, with their only loss coming against Romania in a closely contested 1-0 defeat. Switzerland has been particularly strong defensively, conceding just 0.67 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. While their scoring output has been modest, averaging one goal per game, they have shown resilience in grinding out results. Notably, the team's 3-1 victory against Hungary in the European Championship stands out as their highest-scoring away game in this sequence. Overall, Switzerland's away performances have been characterized by low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals.
England
LDWLDW
W2 D2 L2
7
1.2
5
0.8
+2
2
2
33%
50%
50%
Switzerland
DLDWWD
W2 D3 L1
6
1
4
0.7
+2
2
1.67
50%
83%
17%