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Switzerland vs Turkey, European Championship 2021 GROUP STAGE

European Championship · 2021
Switzerland
3 – 1
Full Time
Turkey
Sun 20 Jun 2021 · 16:00 UTC Baku Olimpiya Stadionu HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 70' Hakan Calhanoglu
Y 75' Zeki Celik
Y 76' Caglar Soyuncu
Granit Xhaka 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Switzerland vs Turkey — European Championship at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Andreas Ekberg
  • Referee Slavko Vincic
  • Referee Tomaz Klancnik
  • Referee Andraz Kovacic
  • Referee Christian Dingert

Head-to-Head

1
Switzerland 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Turkey
Last 5 meetings
2021-06-20 Switzerland 3–1 Turkey

Recent Form

Switzerland
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jun Turkey H 3–1 W
16 Jun Italy A 0–3 L
12 Jun Wales A 1–1 D
03 Jul Sweden A 0–1 L
27 Jun Costa Rica H 2–2 D
22 Jun Serbia A 2–1 W
Turkey
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jun Switzerland A 1–3 L
16 Jun Wales H 0–2 L
11 Jun Italy H 0–3 L
05 May Switzerland H 3–0 W
28 Apr Wales A 0–0 D
21 Apr Poland H 0–1 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Switzerland this season
0% Clean Sheets
Turkey this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Switzerland
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Turkey
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Switzerland
Breel Embolo 2 G
Michel Aebischer 1 G 2 A
Xherdan Shaqiri 1 G
Kwadwo Duah 1 G
Turkey
Merih Demiral 2 G
Arda Guler 1 G 2 A
Mert Muldur 1 G
Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Switzerland to score. At the same time, Turkey does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 6' Against the run of play, Haris Seferovic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 11' Ugurcan Cakir is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Switzerland tonight.
  • 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 21' Yusuf Yazici has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' What a moment for Xherdan Shaqiri! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu. Turkey seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Switzerland in their trying to find a way past Turkey's compact .
  • 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Switzerland currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Senol Gunes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vladimir Petković might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 62' Goal! Irfan Can Kahveci scores his 10 goal in 19 matches.
  • 63' Okay Yokuslu is replacing Kaan Ayhan for the Turkey side.
  • 64' Turkey ring the changes. Kaan Ayhan has done his job and it is now time for Okay Yokuslu to step up.
  • 65' Turkey ring the changes. Ozan Tufan has done his job and it is now time for Kenan Karaman to step up.
  • 68' What a strike from Xherdan Shaqiri! The score is 3-1.
  • 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hakan Calhanoglu on 70.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Zeki Celik. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 75' The Switzerland bench stirs into life. Haris Seferovic is withdrawn and Mario Gavranovic gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Turkey player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Granit Xhaka on 78.
  • 80' Turkey make a change. Irfan Can Kahveci trudges off to be replaced by Orkun Kokcu on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Steven Zuber as he leaves the pitch. Loris Benito steps in for Switzerland.
  • 86' Another change for Switzerland made on 86 minute. Breel Embolo leaves to be changed by Admir Mehmedi.
  • 90' Switzerland manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Mbabu is hanging Silvan Widmer on the field on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Turkey.

Lineups

Switzerland Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Petković

Turkey Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Senol Gunes

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98 Switzerland xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Turkey xG
I would bet for: Switzerland to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Switzerland58% Draw23% Turkey19%
Actual: Switzerland win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Switzerland or Draw
81%
Draw or Turkey
42%
Switzerland or Turkey
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Switzerland41% Draw42% Turkey17%
Actual: Switzerland win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Switzerland

Handicap Switzerland covers Push Turkey covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Switzerland keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Turkey keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.