Switzerland wins
Price at publication 1.44
1xBet1.41
Winamax1.38
Betclic1.37Archived odds
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Macédoine duNord
Suisse
Timestamped proof
Switzerland wins
Price at publication 1.44
1xBet1.41Winamax1.38Betclic1.37Archived odds
Switzerland has the strongest foundation ahead of this duel: an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign, with 14 goals scored and 2 conceded in six matches. North Macedonia can nevertheless make up for part of the gap through home advantage in Skopje, transitions, and set pieces.
Read the full analysisSwitzerland has the strongest foundation ahead of this duel: an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign, with 14 goals scored and 2 conceded in six matches. North Macedonia can nevertheless make up for part of the gap through home advantage in Skopje, transitions, and set pieces.
The decisive limitation remains the lack of documented recent form for North Macedonia, as well as uncertainty surrounding the lineups and absences.
Switzerland finished its World Cup qualifying campaign with four wins, two draws, and no defeats, scoring 14 goals and conceding 2 in six matches: 4-0 against Kosovo, 3-0 against Slovenia, 2-0 against Sweden, 0-0 against Slovenia, 4-1 against Sweden, and 1-1 against Kosovo. The exact final match before September 26 has not been established.
North Macedonia’s most recent matches, their opposition, rest, and travel are not documented. No comparable xG, shot-volume, or pressing indicator is available.
The North Macedonian federation states that this match will be the first meeting in history between the two teams. No recent head-to-head score, date, or season therefore needs to be reported.
There is no usable h2h signal, and the history does not make it possible to assess how the squads or coaches will adapt to this duel.
No confirmed absentees or suspended players were found in the official pages consulted. The starting goalkeeper, uncertain starters, medical call-ups, and Murat Yakin’s choices are not documented for Switzerland.
The absence of news does not make it possible to conclude that there are no injured players.
Favorable scenario for Switzerland: its unbeaten qualifying campaign and its défense, with only two goals conceded in six matches, may support better control of the ball and more stable defensive transitions, with Granit Xhaka presented by UEFA as a central figure. Favorable scenario for North Macedonia: the match in Skopje, the home opener, new selection options, and set pieces or transitions could create an aggressive start, especially if the Swiss lineup is reshuffled.
This second reading is limited by the absence of documented recent form and data on the local defensive structure. The standings implications and any first-leg score are unknown; this is the first matchday of Group B1.
CoachG. Sedloski
CoachM. Yakin
Bench
| Team | FIFA | FIFA points | Prev. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 1351 | 71 | |
| 12 | 1725 | 12 |
This fixture is over and appears in the public ledger with its result, even though no bet was recommended here.