Wales vs Switzerland: Must-win game in battle for Last 16
Five years ago, Wales made history by reaching the Euro 2016 semi-final. Emulating that seems an impossibility but Rob Page’s side will give it a go, starting this weekend against Switzerland.
When: Saturday, June 12, 14:00 BST
How to watch: BBC One
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The British outfit will be the only nation in the competition without their manager, Ryan Giggs. The former Manchester United legend is set to face trial next year meaning that assistant coach, Rob Page, will be the main man in the dugout.
Things haven't exactly gone to plan in pre-tournament friendlies either. A 3-0 defeat to France was followed by a goalless draw with Albania - a side ranked 66th best in the world.
Switzerland, on the other hand, are coming into Saturday's game with wind in their sails. Vladimir Petkovic has watched his side win six successive games before the start of Euro 2020. This included a 7-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in their most recent outing.
With Italy and Turkey also in this group, both these nations will be looking at this as a must-win game if they are to stand any chance of progressing.
Last Three Matches
The game was relatively even until the 55th minute when Swiss player, Reto Ziegler, was awarded a straight red card. From that point on, the game belonged to the hosts.
Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale helped the side to winning all three points in Swansea.
Valentin Stocker opened the scoring in the eighth minute, but their advantage didn't last long as Gareth Bale hit back just moments later.
Marco Streller made it 2-1 on the 20th minute mark as Switzerland went back in-front. It turned out to be a lead which they wouldn't relinquish.
Last four head-to-heads
Wales wins: 1
Draws: 0
Switzerland: 3
Wales goals: 3
Switzerland goals: 8
Wales relying on star power
Options are also scarce in midfield as six players in that position have arrived from Championship clubs.
Experienced Switzerland
Goalscorer bets
That alternative is Shaquiri. The Liverpool man has scored or assisted in almost half of Switzerland's major tournament goals since 2014. At 3/1, he is certainly worth a go in the anytime goalscorer market.
With regards to Wales, unsurprisingly it's Gareth Bale who leads the way at 21/10. The Real Madrid man has scored two goals in his two games against the Swiss and could very well comeback to haunt them.