Switzerland vs Scotland prediction 16.11.2026 | Nations League
Switzerland
Kick off:
Date:
Scotland
1
1.72
X
3.82
2
5.31
Contents
- Competition: Nations League
- Date: 16th November 2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: AFG Arena
Group leaders Switzerland welcome third-placed Scotland to St. Gallen this Monday in a crucial Group B1 finale. Already promoted, the hosts just want to finish unbeaten, while Scotland desperately need points to secure a League A promotion playoff spot. I'm still amazed by how clinically Switzerland dismantled them 3-0 in Glasgow back in September. Stakes are high. Let's dive into the stats to find the best betting angles.
Switzerland vs Scotland Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Scotland
0 : 3
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
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Scotland
1 : 1
Switzerland
European Championship
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Scotland
1 : 3
Switzerland
Friendly International
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Scotland
1 : 0
Switzerland
European Championship
History favors the hosts. Switzerland holds a slight historical edge with two wins across their last three meetings. One game finished level. The average number of goals per game in this spell stands at 3.0.
Switzerland team overview
Switzerland enters this one on the back of a 0-0 draw in Slovenia that already locked up League A promotion. The Nati sit top of Group B1 with 13 points from five games, scoring 11 goals and conceding just once. Murat Yakin’s men are rolling.
On home soil, they're riding a five-game winning streak in competitive games. They beat Slovenia 2-1 and North Macedonia 3-0 recently at home in the UEFA Nations League. Honestly, I love how ruthless this defense has become in St. Gallen and beyond.
While captain Granit Xhaka and Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi are both out with injuries. Manuel Akanji has stepped up massively, anchoring four clean sheets across five matches. New call-up Samuel Ballet also brings fresh attacking energy.
Last matches of Switzerland
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Slovenia
0 : 0
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
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Switzerland
3 : 0
North Macedonia
UEFA Nations League
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Switzerland
2 : 1
Slovenia
UEFA Nations League
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Scotland
0 : 3
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
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North Macedonia
0 : 3
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
Switzerland lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gregor Kobel
Defenders
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16
Zachary Athekame
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4
Nico Elvedi
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5
Manuel Akanji
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13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Midfielders
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6
Denis Zakaria
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8
Remo Freuler
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20
Michel Aebischer
Forwards
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22
Fabian Rieder
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7
Breel Embolo
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11
Dan Ndoye
Scotland team overview
Scotland prepares for this one on the back of a gritty 2-1 home win over North Macedonia that kept their promotion playoff hopes alive.
The Tartan Army sit third in Group B1 with seven points from five matches, scoring five goals while conceding six. Sébastien Pocognoli’s men need all three points on Monday.
Away from Hampden, they've lost only one of their last seven competitive games. This run includes a 0-0 draw in Slovenia and a 2-0 victory in Skopje this campaign.
Injuries have gutted the backline, ruling out centre-backs Stephen Welsh, Luis Binks, and Scott McKenna, while Rangers left-back James Penrice earned a maiden call-up. John McGinn leads the charge after bagging a decisive brace on Friday.
Last matches of Scotland
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Scotland
2 : 1
North Macedonia
UEFA Nations League
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Scotland
1 : 2
Slovenia
UEFA Nations League
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North Macedonia
0 : 2
Scotland
UEFA Nations League
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Scotland
0 : 3
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
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Slovenia
0 : 0
Scotland
UEFA Nations League
Scotland lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Angus Gunn
Defenders
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18
Luke Graham
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6
Kieran Tierney
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5
Ryan Porteous
Midfielders
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17
Ben Gannon-Doak
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19
Lewis Ferguson
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8
Billy Gilmour
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3
Andy Robertson
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7
John McGinn
Forwards
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4
Scott McTominay
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10
Ché Adams
Prediction
I'm backing Switzerland to edge this one 2-1. Even with promotion already wrapped up, Murat Yakin's side plays relentless attacking football at home, and Scotland's patched-up backline simply won't hold out for ninety minutes. I love Scotland's grit on the road, so John McGinn and company will likely grab a consolation goal as they chase points desperately. It won't be enough. Home quality wins out.
Four reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Scotland finished only two of their last seven games without conceding.
- Switzerland scored 3+ goals in four of their last five competitive home matches.
- Five of the last six games of Switzerland finished with three or more goals.
- Seven of the last 8 competitive home games of Switzerland produced three or more goals.
Main prediction Switzerland - Scotland
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
2.15
Switzerland vs Scotland standings in UEFA Nations League
| Group 1 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 1 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 | Slovenia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 3 | Scotland | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 - 12 | -11 | 0 |