Switzerland and Germany will meet in the final group stage matches for Group A with both sides in a good position to make the knockout round. The hosts have already qualified for the round of 16 but could go to the top of the group as long as they come away with one point in this encounter. Switzerland needs at least a point to secure a spot in the knockout round as well but can win the group with a victory.
Here’s what you need to know for the match, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Switzerland v. Germany
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox
Livestream: fuboTV, Foxsports.com
Moneyline odds
Switzerland: +475
Draw: +280
Germany: -155
Moneyline pick: Draw +280
Switzerland has had some mixed results coming into the Euro this summer but got the tournament started with a good 3-1 win over Hungary. The Germans blasted Scotland in the opener 5-1 and have already qualified for the next stage, so there’s a chance some of the team’s top players could be rested or subbed off early in this game. Switzerland is coming off a 1-1 draw with Scotland due to an own goal it gave up, while Germany defeated Hungary 2-0 in its last match.
Breel Embolo has come off the bench for Switzerland as a super-sub due to injury recovery but could get the start given the stakes in this one. Antonio Rudiger is one card away from being suspended, which could push Germany to rest the defender. Other than that, there are no major injuries of note.
I do believe these teams are closer than the odds suggest, which means the value is on Switzerland. They are the most desperate side in this match and have the experience to hang with a red-hot Germany side. Even though the host nation still needs a point to finish at the top of the group, I suspect there will be some players subbed off early to maintain energy. I like a draw in this contest, which sends both sides to the knockout round.