FYR Macedonia vs Switzerland Predictions, Picks & Odds – 26/09/2026

UEFA Nations League · 1

26 Sep 2026 Louis Hecq

FYR Macedonia vs Switzerland – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	7.50	4.33	1.36	View odds
Ladbrokes	6.00	2.45	1.83	View Odds
Coral	6.00	2.50	1.83	View Odds
BoyleSports	7.50	4.50	1.36	View odds
William Hill	7.50	4.50	1.36	View Odds

Our prediction

2: Switzerland to win

1.36 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 23:46 · Odds are subject to change

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North Macedonia head into this Nations League opener in poor shape, having managed just two draws and suffered two defeats across their last four outings. Coach Goce Sedloski has named a 28-man squad featuring four uncapped players, including Anes Meljici, signalling a period of rebuilding. The hosts will hope home advantage and fresh blood can spark an upturn, though recent results offer little encouragement heading into an inaugural meeting with Switzerland.

Switzerland arrive buoyed by a remarkable 2026 World Cup quarter-final run under Murat Yakin, carrying three consecutive victories into this fixture. The absence of Granit Xhaka, withdrawn following a criminal investigation into a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate, is a significant blow to midfield creativity. A settled core of Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Remo Freuler, and Breel Embolo provides continuity, however, and the Swiss remain heavy favourites at 1.36 to claim all three points.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Ladbrokes	Coral
FYR Macedonia to win	7.50	6.00	6.00
Under 2.5	·	2.00	2.05
BTTS Yes	2.00	2.00	2.00

Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 23:46 · Odds are subject to change

Switzerland's recent trajectory makes the away win at 1.36 the standout selection here. Murat Yakin's side reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, and their current run of three consecutive victories underlines genuine momentum. North Macedonia, by contrast, have failed to win any of their last four fixtures, a stark contrast in competitive pedigree.

The absence of Granit Xhaka is notable, yet Switzerland's settled core of Kobel, Akanji, Freuler, and Embolo provides more than enough quality to compensate. North Macedonia's squad features four potential debutants, suggesting a side still in transition. That disparity in experience and cohesion should prove decisive in what is the first-ever official meeting between these two nations.

Backing under 2.5 goals at 2.08 adds a sensible secondary pick. North Macedonia's recent results have been low-scoring affairs, while Switzerland tend to control possession and manage matches pragmatically under Yakin. A disciplined, professional Swiss victory by a single goal looks the likeliest outcome on the night.