Switzerland vs FYR Macedonia Prediction

Switzerland travel to Skopje on 6 October 2026 at 21:45 to face North Macedonia in the opening round of UEFA Nations League Group B1. The Swiss reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2026, losing 3-1 to Argentina after eliminating Colombia on penalties. North Macedonia earned promotion to League B but arrive in poor form, winless in their last five matches with just one goal scored across that run. Switzerland's recent World Cup knockout performances included clean sheets against Algeria and Colombia, suggesting defensive solidity that North Macedonia's struggling attack will struggle to breach.

Form and H2H

Switzerland won their most recent meeting 3-0 on 26 September 2026, though that fixture occurred before this Nations League campaign. The Swiss have won six of their last ten matches at home, conceding 0.60 goals per game on average. North Macedonia have not won in ten away matches, averaging 0.12 goals scored and 2.09 conceded per outing. Captain Granit Xhaka is unavailable for Switzerland due to a mutual decision with the federation, while Denis Zakaria and Aurèle Amenda miss through injury. North Macedonia defender Nikola Serafimov is sidelined, forcing tactical adjustments for Goce Sedloski's side.

Best bet

Switzerland's defensive record in World Cup knockout football and North Macedonia's inability to score in recent matches points toward a low-scoring Swiss victory. Back the home win at 1.31 with Mostbet or 1.32 with 1xBet, with the expectation that Murat Yakin's side controls possession and limits the hosts to minimal attacking opportunities.

Odds to watch

The draw carries value at 4.9 with Mostbet or 5.05 with Melbet if North Macedonia's defensive discipline frustrates Switzerland's midfield adjustments without Xhaka. A Switzerland win remains the most likely outcome given the form disparity, available at 11 with Mostbet, 11.5 with Melbet, or 12.1 with 1xBet.