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Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/10/2026
Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia – Best bets of the match
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Switzerland are cruising through their Nations League campaign under Murat Yakin, collecting three wins from three to sit top of the group with a perfect nine points. Their defensive record has been outstanding, conceding just once across those fixtures. The recent 3-0 demolition of North Macedonia away from home underlined their superiority, and an unbeaten run stretching to twelve matches in normal time gives them serious momentum heading into this one.
North Macedonia's troubles run deep. Goce Sedloski's side have lost all three group matches without scoring a single goal, a dire return that extends a winless streak to eleven games across all competitions. That 3-0 defeat to Switzerland just days earlier exposed significant quality gaps at both ends of the pitch. Breaking their scoreless run feels like a monumental task against a side this well drilled defensively.
Switzerland's home win at 1.11 stands as the cornerstone pick here. The hosts have won three consecutive Nations League fixtures, averaging over two and a half goals scored per game while conceding just once across those outings. North Macedonia, by contrast, have lost all three group matches without scoring a single goal. That 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture on September 26 only reinforces the gulf between these two sides.
Over 2.5 goals at N/A also carries strong appeal. Switzerland's attacking output has been relentless, with eight goals in three group games, while North Macedonia's defensive frailties have been painfully exposed. Goce Sedloski's men have conceded in every match this campaign, and their 11-game winless run across all competitions suggests nothing will change here.
Both teams to score "No" at 13.50 rounds out the selections. North Macedonia have gone scoreless in all three Nations League outings, a drought that stretches their barren run to alarming proportions. Switzerland's backline has conceded an average of just 0.33 goals per game in the competition, making a clean sheet highly plausible. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia
- Switzerland won three straight league matches
- North Macedonia scoreless in three games
- Swiss unbeaten in twelve consecutive matches
Form & Statistics: Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia
Switzerland
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FYR Macedonia
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Lineups: Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia
Switzerland
Starters
- 1 Gregor Kobel
- 2 Ricardo Rodríguez
- 3 Zachary Athekame
- 4 Elvedi
- 5 Manuel Akanji
- 6 Remo Freuler
- 7 Ardon Jasari
- 8 Johan Manzambi
- 9 Dan Ndoye
- 10 Fabian Rieder
- 11 Mohamed Zeki Amdouni
Bench
- Michel Aebischer
- Eray Cömert
- Vincent Sierro
- Adrian Bajrami
- Itten
- Joel Monteiro
- Alvyn Sanches
- Marvin Keller
- Djibril Sow
- Winsley Boteli
- Mvogo
- Sascha Britschgi
Absent
- Granit Xhaka (Unavailable for the duration of the international break)
- Denis Zakaria (Injured)
- Breel Embolo (Serving the remainder of his suspension from the World Cup)
FYR Macedonia
Starters
- 1 Stole Dimitrievski
- 2 Visar Musliu
- 3 Gjoko Zajkov
- 4 Sebastián Herrera
- 5 Bojan Ilievski
- 6 Matej Gashtarov
- 7 Enis Bardhi
- 8 Elif Elmas
- 9 Tihomir Kostadinov
- 10 Bojan Miovski
- 11 Elmin Rastoder
Bench
- Davor Taleski
- Jani Atanasov
- Agon Elezi
- Dimitar Mitrovski
- A Doriev
- Mario Mladenovski
- Hristijan Maleski
- Andrej Stojchevski
- Ezgjan Alioski
- Azer Omeragikj
- Anes Meliqi
- Siskovski
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, extrapolated from the previous round rather than confirmed by the coaching staffs, so treat the shapes with appropriate caution. That said, the projected contest pits Switzerland's 4-2-3-1 against North Macedonia's compact 4-4-2, a structure designed to limit space in central areas.
Zeki Amdouni is expected to lead the Swiss attack as the lone striker, while Elif Elmas provides North Macedonia's primary creative threat from midfield. Switzerland's wider, more possession-oriented system should dominate territory, but the visitors' double pivot and flat four could make central penetration difficult.
How to Watch Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia Match?
What time is Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia?
Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia kicks off on October 6, 2026, at 19:45 local time.
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