After Serbia’s win over Costa Rica, they find themselves at the top of Group E and in a good position to win the group ahead of Brazil. For that to happen, however, they must overcome their Friday opponent: Switzerland.
Shaqiri and Co. will feel confident for their upcoming clash. It was not too long back when they locked horns with Brazil and came away with an unexpected point.
The European side took on a Selecao squad tipped to win the title but earned a 1-1 draw. Albeit they were fortunate not to see their equalizer ruled out as a foul, their tough tactics and aggressive approach made it difficult for Neymar and Co. to break them down.
Serbia may not boast the likes of Neymar and Coutinho in their lineup, but they have enough talent to threaten their opposition. One fellow who the Schweizer Nati should be wary of is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The highly-sought after 23-year-old midfielder excelled against Costa Rica and showed why several top clubs are after his signature. Aleksandar Kolarov remains a priceless asset in defense and has a knack for scoring free-kicks.
Switzerland knows they must win to keep their hopes of qualifying alive. Defeat against Matic and Co. would leave Serbia and Brazil as the two favorites to reach the round of 16. As a result, an open game should be on the cards.
Match facts
- Serbia has never faced Switzerland since its independence but has crossed paths with them 16 times before when they were a part of Yugoslavia (W6, D5, L2).
- Switzerland’s recent form shows they are not the easiest side to beat, having lost only one of their last 23 matches (W16 D6).
- However, Kolarov and Co. also boast an impressive record, losing only one of their last 14 games.
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