Switzerland vs. Kosovo: 2024 European Qualifiers Match Preview
All the Latest Qualifying Round Match Information, Stats, and More
Highlights and Match Information:
BROADCASTER: SRF
DATE: March 28, 2023
TIME: 8:45 PM CET
VENUE: Kybunpark, St. Gallen, Switzerland
STATISTICS:
- Switzerland has won the last two meetings between these teams, including a 2-1 victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Kosovo has never beaten Switzerland in a competitive match.
- Switzerland is ranked 15th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Kosovo is ranked 105th.
PREVIEW:
Switzerland will be looking to continue their perfect start to the 2024 European Qualifiers when they host Kosovo in St. Gallen on Tuesday. The Swiss have won their first two matches of the campaign, including a 2-1 victory over England in March. Kosovo, meanwhile, has drawn their first two matches and will be looking to pick up their first win of the campaign.
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin is expected to make a number of changes to the team that started against England. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel could come in for Yann Sommer, while Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi are also in contention to start in defense. In midfield, Denis Zakaria and Granit Xhaka are likely to keep their places, with Xherdan Shaqiri and Breel Embolo leading the line.
Kosovo coach Alain Giresse is also expected to make some changes to the team that started against Northern Ireland. Goalkeeper Arijanet Muric could come in for Samir Ujkani, while Mergim Vojvoda and Florent Hadergjonaj are also in contention to start in defense. In midfield, Valon Berisha and Milot Rashica are likely to keep their places, with Vedat Muriqi leading the line.
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