Switzerland v Scotland: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

UEFA Nations League,
League B – 6

Switzerland
SUI

16/11/2026
19:45

Scotland
SCO

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Danny Makkelie

Preview for Switzerland v Scotland

Scotland travel to Switzerland on Monday evening knowing they must win to have any chance of securing a UEFA Nations League promotion play-off place.

Sebastien Pocognoli’s side sit third in League B Group 1, one point behind Slovenia, while Switzerland have already secured top spot and promotion to League A.

Switzerland have enjoyed an excellent Nations League campaign under Murat Yakin, winning four of their five matches to secure promotion with a game to spare.

The Swiss have collected 13 points from a possible 15, opening up a five-point advantage over second-placed Slovenia and guaranteeing their return to League A.

Switzerland began the campaign with consecutive 3-0 wins over North Macedonia and Scotland before beating Slovenia 2-1 and recording another comfortable success against North Macedonia.

They were unable to maintain their perfect record on Friday, however, as Slovenia held them to a goalless draw.

Scotland, meanwhile, arrive with considerably more at stake as they attempt to secure second place and a spot in the promotion play-offs.

Pocognoli’s side have endured an inconsistent campaign, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their five matches.

The Belgian replaced Steve Clarke following Scotland’s disappointing World Cup campaign and has overseen some encouraging performances, although results have not always reflected their progress.

However, Scotland kept their promotion hopes alive with a 2-1 win over North Macedonia on Friday, when John McGinn scored both goals.

That result moved them onto seven points, one behind Slovenia heading into the final round of fixtures.

Scotland must now beat Switzerland and hope Slovenia fail to win against North Macedonia to secure second place.

The UEFA Nations League Table

Team News for Switzerland v Scotland

Switzerland will be without Johan Manzambi after the midfielder withdrew from the squad because of a calf injury.

Denis Zakaria and Remo Freuler are expected to continue in central midfield, while Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi should retain their partnership in defence.

Gregor Kobel is likely to start in goal as Switzerland attempt to record a fifth clean sheet in six matches.

Scotland have no major new injury concerns following their win over North Macedonia, meaning Pocognoli could name an unchanged starting lineup.

McGinn is expected to retain his place after scoring twice on Friday, with Scott McTominay providing support behind striker Che Adams.

Ben Doak could continue in a wing-back role, while Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson are expected to operate in central midfield.

Kieran Tierney, Liam Graham and Ryan Porteous should form the back three, with Andy Robertson providing experience on the left.

Expected line-ups for Switzerland v Scotland

Switzerland: Kobel; Athekame, Elvedi, Akanji, Britschgi; Freuler, Zakaria; Ndoye, Rieder, Amdouni; Embolo.

Scotland: Gunn; Porteous, Graham, Tierney; Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, McTominay; Adams.

Recent Form & Stats for Switzerland v Scotland

• Switzerland have won four and drawn one of their five Nations League matches, collecting 13 points from a possible 15.
• The Swiss have already secured promotion to League A, sitting five points clear of second-placed Slovenia.
• Yakin’s side have scored 11 goals and conceded just once in the group stage.
• Switzerland have kept four clean sheets in five matches, including a 3-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park.
• Scotland have seven points from five matches, with two wins, one draw and two defeats.
• Scotland are unbeaten away from home in the group, keeping clean sheets against Slovenia and North Macedonia.
• McGinn scored both goals in Scotland’s 2-1 win over North Macedonia on Friday.
• Scotland have won eight of their 18 previous meetings with Switzerland, compared with six Swiss wins.

Where to Watch Switzerland v Scotland: TV and online streams

Switzerland v Scotland kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on Monday, November 16, at the Berit Sitterstadion in St Gallen.

The match will be shown live in the UK on BBC Two Scotland, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm. Supporters can also stream the game through BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Prediction for Switzerland v Scotland

Scotland have everything to play for on Monday, but overcoming a Switzerland side that have dominated the group will be a difficult task.

However, with promotion already secured, the hosts may make changes, potentially offering Pocognoli’s side an opportunity to produce a surprise result.

Nevertheless, Switzerland have been the more consistent team throughout the campaign and should have enough attacking quality to extend their unbeaten run.

Switzerland

2 – 1

Scotland

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