Scotland vs. Switzerland: UEFA Euro 2024 Group A live stream, where to watch online, TV channel, prediction

Scotland could be on the brink of elimination from the Euros just six days into the tournament as they look to bounce back from their opening defeat to Germany. While three points from their remaining two games gives Steve Clark’s side the chance of reaching the last 16, the four-goal margin of defeat in Munich means they are up against it in terms of goal difference.

Now, therefore, is not an opportune time to come across a Swiss team that looked extremely impressive in its beat Hungary, Breel Embolo scored late to earn his country what is only their second victory in an opening game at a European Championship. With memories of their impressive run to the quarter-finals three years ago still present in the Swiss camp, Murat Yakin’s side are optimistic that they can reach the round of 16 very quickly. Here’s how you can watch the game and what you need to know.

Viewing information

• Date: Wednesday, June 19 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Cologne Stadium – Cologne, Germany
• TELEVISION: Fox | Live broadcast: Fubo (Try it for free)
• Chances: Switzerland +350; Draw +250; Scotland -120

Group A outlook

It may be in the early days, but the trajectory of Group A appears to be leading us into a direct fight for first place between Switzerland and Germany in Frankfurt on Sunday, while Hungary and Scotland compete for the three points and a goal difference that would be necessary. to potentially qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. The Scots, in particular, simply didn’t look at Germany’s level in their opening game, surprised before they even lost a player just before half-time. Switzerland, meanwhile, had possession as they defeated Hungary and will look to Granit Xhaka to find the same holes in the tartan rearguard that Toni Kroos found on Friday night.

Team News

Scotland: Ryan Porteous’s Euro 2024 may well be over, with UEFA concluding on Monday that his foul on Ilkay Gundogan merited a two-game ban that will sideline the Watford defender for the remainder of the group stage. That is the only absence Clarke had to contend with on Tuesday afternoon, with the rest of the squad able to fully participate in training. Whether tactics need to be adjusted taking into account that Kroos, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala cross a high line is another question.

Possible Scotland XI: Gunn; Hanley, Hendry, Tierney; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams

Switzerland: Does Embolo’s brilliant cameo off the bench deserve a place in the Swiss XI for his second match? Yakin can finally conclude that the Monaco forward did enough to overtake Kwadwo Duah and lead the team in Cologne. Meanwhile, Denis Zakaria (thigh) and Steven Zuber (calf) continue to work to return to full fitness, but may not be included yet.

Possible Switzerland XI: Summer; Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas

Group A table and results

June 14
Germany 5, Scotland 1

15th of June
Hungary 1, Switzerland 3

Prediction

The pain may not yet be over for Scotland, who will do well to keep their realistic hopes of qualification alive until the finals. CHOICE: Scotland 1, Switzerland 2

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