Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Switzerland
Match Time & Date:
15/11/2021
21:45
Prediction: 3-0
Bulgaria
Switzerland will look to overtake Italy in top position in Group C when they take on Bulgaria in Luzern on Monday evening. All Embolo, Elvedi, Xhaka, and Seferovic remain in the recovery room, but Murat Yakin still has a number of high-profile footballers to choose from. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be former Bayern Munchen and Liverpool ace Xherdan Shaqiri, while Noah Okafor should continue to lead the line for the hosts.
The Bulgarians, on the other hand, did well to beat Northern Ireland at home in their last group game, but given their poor away record in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the Rossocrociati. A man to watch in the away side will be Botev Plovdiv attacker Todor Nedelev, who scored a brace in the last group game.
Highlighted Player (Xherdan Shaqiri):
Another impressive player who emigrated to Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri is a midfielder with excellent technical qualities, very strong in taking players on and creating chances for his teammates, while also being a danger from set pieces. The Serbian-born footballer formed an excellent midfielder pairing with Granit Xhaka at FC Basel, before making a high-profile move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2012.
Shaqiri went on to prove a great deal of potential at Allianz Arena, scoring 11 goals in 52 Bundesliga matches, but he decided to leave in search of first team football, first joining Inter Milan and then moving to Stoke City. It was at Britannia Stadium that the attacking midfielder rediscovered his form and if he continues playing at such a high level, it won’t be long before he returns to the biggest stage.
Even when he was not playing regularly at club level, Shaqiri would always reserve his best performances for the national team, as witnessed by 17 goals in first 50 caps. The midfielder was especially impressive at the 2014 World Cup finals, where he scored no fewer than three goals.
Highlighted Team (Bulgaria):
Bulgaria national football team are well known for their “Golden generation” of players led by Hristo Stoichkov. The Bulgarian football legend was producing thrilling performances for the national team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in USA and he helped the Lions make it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The likes of Trifon Ivanov, Krasimir Balakov and Yordan Letchkov enjoyed a very successful tournament as well and, no doubt, they recorded a historical result at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The Bulgarians defeated Germany in the quarter-finals, but Italy proved to be a big catch for Dimitar Penev’s team. Bulgaria eventually suffered a heavy loss to Sweden in the third-place playoffs. Nowadays, Bulgaria struggle in qualifiers for major tournaments and it has to be noted that they have not participated at the finals since 1994.
Vasil Levski National Stadium is considered Bulgaria’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 43.320. Bulgaria wear white shirts, green shorts and white socks when playing at home, whilst green and red are their second colours.
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