Our prediction for this match:
Ghana
Match Time & Date:
17/11/2022
04:00 AM
Prediction: 0-1
Switzerland
Switzerland take on Ghana at Al Nahyan Stadium in their last warm-up game before the World Cup finals. The Rossocrociati have chosen an African side for their last test match as they kick off their WC campaign with a match against Cameroon. Switzerland boss Murat Yakin continue to rely on experienced players Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, while Monaco striker Breel Embolo, who has netted seven goals in the Ligue 1 so far this term, should lead the line for the nominal visitors.
The Black Stars, on the other hand, kick off their World Cup campaign with a match against star-studded Portugal. The Ghanaians are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence, but preventing Switzerland forwards from scoring in Thursday’s clash is easier said than done. As always, all eyes will be on the Ayew brothers, speaking of the nominal hosts.
Highlighted Player (Thomas Partey):
After starting his youth career at Odometah, Thomas Partey was spotted by Atletico Madrid scouts in 2011 and he soon joined the Estadio Vicente Calderon outfit. The defensive midfielder, who born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana on 13 June, 1993, played 33 league games for Atletico Madrid B, while making 14 league appearances for the first team.
After ending his loan spells with Mallorca and Almeria, Thomas Partey returned to Atletico Madrid in 2015 and he made his debut for Diego Simeone’s team in a 1-0 win over Espanyol. The Ghanaian footballer played in the 2015/2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid, coming as a substitute in the 116th minute of the game.
Thomas Partey made his Ghana debut in a 2-0 win over Mauritius in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. His main position is defensive midfield, but the Atletico Madrid man is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well. Partey scored two goals for los Rojiblancos in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Highlighted Team (Switzerland):
While missing the first ever World Cup, Switzerland played at next four, reaching the quarter-finals on three occasions, but they were unable to repeat the success in next six appearances. Nati reached the first knockout stage in 1994, 2006 and 2014, but they couldn’t make the next step.
When it comes to their European Championship appearances, the situation is even worse, as the team only qualified for the 1996, 2004 and 2016 finals, while they automatically qualified for the 2008 tournament together with co-hosts Austria. Switzerland national team of late have profited from the multicultural environment, as they appear to have closed the gap behind top European sides and also adopted a more adventurous style of play.
The new generation is probably the most talented yet, with players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Ricardo Rodriguez and Valon Behrami all held in high regard. Nati now have a unique chance to try and reach the closing stages of a major tournament as their key men are either at their peak or will be there in the next couple of years.
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