Northern Ireland vs Switzerland Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Friendlies

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland Preview

• Tournament: Friendlies
• Date: 21st March, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 PM GMT

• Venue: Windsor Park

  Northern Ireland vs Switzerland is set to take place for a friendly match on 21st March at Windsor Park as they are looking to prepare for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Northern Ireland will look to maintain momentum as there will be a 10-month gap for them between competitive matches. They ended 2024 with a four-game unbeaten streak as well. The White and Green army did great in the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League as well earning promotion from League C to League B. Northern Ireland were drawn alongside Bulgaria, Belarus, and Luxembourg in League C Group 3 in which they won three matches, drew two matches and lost one. This gave them 11 points as they finished in first place and attained automatic qualification to League B.

  Switzerland, on the other hand, has not won any of its matches in the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League which signifies their poor run of form. They were drawn alongside Spain, Denmark, and Serbia in which they finished last getting only two points. Compared to this, Switzerland had a great run of form at the 2024 UEFA Euros in which they were drawn alongside Germany, Hungary and Scotland. They managed to finish second in the table and even made it to the quarter-finals where they ultimately lost to England on penalties. However, their form has dropped recently and Northern Ireland will take advantage of this.

Northern Ireland Team News

The White and Green Army's manager Micheal O'Neill will field new faces not only because it is a friendly match but also because of some injury issues. Northern Ireland captain Conor Bradley is sidelined which will likely lead to Trai Hume starting at right-back. Similarly, 20-year-old Callum Marshal could start up top since striker Dion Charles is sidelined because of an injury as well.

Switzerland Team News

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin will experiment with his line-up as well and it will be a great test for the team. The backline does not have any experienced players for the March friendlies. Another concern is that their main man in midfield Granit Xhaka is not available hence Yakin is likely to field a duo of Remo Freuler and Vincent Sierro.

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland Predicted Lineups

Northern Ireland Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: P. Charles

Defenders: Brown, Mcnair, McConville, Hume

Midfielders: S.Charles, Saville, Spencer

Forwards: Galbraith, Marshall, Price

Switzerland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Kobel

Defenders: Blondel, Comert, Rodriguez, Muheim

Midfielders: Sierro, Freuler

Forwards: Kutesa, Amdouni, Vargas, Monteiro

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland H2H Record

Northern Ireland and Switzerland have faced each other eight times in their history across all friendlies and official competitions with Northern Ireland winning two matches and Switzerland winning three matches whereas the remaining three have ended in a draw.

Key Players To Watch For In Northern Ireland vs Switzerland

Callum Marshall (Northern Ireland)

Huddersfield striker Callum Marshall is having a great season for his club scoring eleven goals and assisting four times in 38 appearances across all competitions in the 2024-2025 season. Callum Marshall played four matches in the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League as well but in two different positions as well. Moreover, Callum will look to score his first goal for his country.

Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland)

Benfica striker Zeki Amdouni is performing well in the 2024-2025 season having scored ten goals and assisted three times in 38 appearances across all competitions. Moreover, his goal tally for Switzerland is more consistent with him scoring ten goals in 25 caps. Amdouni's most recent goals came in the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League in which he scored three goals in six appearances.

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland Prediction

The hosts have been great at Windsor Park this season winning five matches unbeaten that too without conceding a single goal. On the other hand, Switzerland has struggled since their defeat to England in the Euros. It will be a tricky and difficult task for Northern Ireland to win easily and effortlessly against a high-ranked team like Switzerland nonetheless they are likely to win.

Prediction: Northern Ireland 2-0 Switzerland

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