Defending champions Spain will hope to get their first win of the season when they take Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League match at the Stade de Geneve on Sunday.
Despite being the better team in their opening fixture against Serbia, Spain were unable to score and were eventually held to a goalless draw. Manager Luis de la Fuente will hope his team can do better against the Swiss.
Hosts Switzerland, meanwhile, looked like they too were headed for a goalless draw in their opener against Denmark, only to concede twice in the last 10 minutes of play for a 2-0 defeat.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Switzerland vs. Spain live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Fubo, ViX, Tubi
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.
The match can also be streamed on ViX and Tubi.
What time does Switzerland vs. Spain kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Stade de Geneve in Lancy, Switzerland and kicks off on Sunday, September 8 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, September 8 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, September 8 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, September 8 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, September 8 | 11:45 a.m. |
Switzerland vs. Spain lineups, team news
Switzerland will be forced to make a few changes since Nico Elvedi and Granit Xhaka were sent off in their match against Denmark.
Denis Zakaria and Gregory Wuthrich are expected to be brought into the squad as their replacement.
Switzerland predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Wuthrich, Akanji, Rodriguez — Widmer, Freuler, Zakaria, Aebischer — Rieder, Embolo, Vargas.
Injured: —
Suspended: Elvedi, Xhaka
The Spain manager has a full set of players to chose from with no injuries or suspensions.
But there could be some changes in the line-up with Pedri and Alejandro Grimaldo expected to start.
Spain predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Raya — Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Grimaldo — Pedri, Zubimendi, Ruiz — Yamal, Olmo, N Williams.
Injured: Simon
Suspended: —
Switzerland vs. Spain prediction
Without Nico Elvedi and Granit Xhaka, the Swiss will have to work hard against the Spanish.
The visitors are the more likely team to come away from this match with a win, although it could be a narrow one.
Prediction: Switzerland 0-1 Spain