Switzerland vs Spain
Women’s World Cup
Round of 16
Saturday
5th August 2023
Eden Park
Preview, analysis and predictions for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 fixture between Switzerland and Spain.
Switzerland form analysis
On April 6, Switzerland faced China in a friendly match that ended in a goalless draw. However, on April 11, Switzerland faced Iceland in another friendly and suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat. On June 30, Switzerland played against Zambia in a thrilling friendly encounter that ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Continuing their friendly encounters, Switzerland faced Morocco on July 5, but once again, the match ended in a goalless draw.
In the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Switzerland began their campaign on July 21, securing a 2-0 victory against the Philippines in their group stage match. The match showcased Switzerland’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and secure crucial wins.
On July 25, Switzerland faced Norway in a group stage match that ended in a goalless draw. The match highlighted Switzerland’s defensive resilience against a strong opponent, but also exposed the need for more attacking precision to convert chances into goals.
In their final group stage match on July 30, Switzerland faced the host nation, New Zealand, in another goalless draw. The match was closely contested, but both teams struggled to find a breakthrough, leading to a shared point.
There is room for improvement, particularly in maintaining leads and improving their attacking efficiency.
Spain form analysis
On June 29, Spain faced Panama in a friendly match, and it turned into a goal-fest. The Spanish side displayed their attacking prowess, securing a resounding 7-0 victory. Continuing their fine form, Spain faced Denmark in another friendly on July 5. In a confident display, the Spanish women secured a 2-0 victory. In an unofficial friendly on July 14, Spain XI faced a Vietnam XI, delivering an awe-inspiring performance. Spain XI fired nine goals past their opponents without reply, demonstrating their attacking flair and clinical finishing.
In the FIFA World Cup group stage, Spain made a strong start, facing Costa Rica on July 21. The Spanish team secured a convincing 3-0 victory, exhibiting their dominance and solidifying their position as contenders in the tournament.
On July 26, Spain faced Zambia in the group stage, continuing their exceptional form. The Spanish women produced a stunning display, cruising to a resounding 5-0 win. The match showcased their attacking depth and ability to overpower their opponents.
However, on July 31, Spain faced a formidable challenge in Japan during the group stage. The Spanish team suffered a 4-0 defeat, which served as a temporary setback. The match highlighted areas where Spain can further improve, particularly in defense and finding ways to break down resilient opponents.
Despite the defeat, Spain’s performances have been commendable, and their dominant displays in friendly matches and the early stages of the World Cup have solidified their status as a strong contender in the tournament.
Switzerland vs Spain: Predictions
Rossocrociati registered a win against the Philippines. However, they could not repeat the same against Norway or New Zealand. Nevertheless, they held their own in achieving goalless draws against those clubs.
La Roja on the other hand, won convincingly against Costa Rica and Zambia. Then they went on to get annihilated by Japan. I expect a very close contest possibly leading beyond regulation time.
