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Chris Sutton gives prediction for Scotland's crucial Group A match against Switzerland

Philip Marsh
Chris Sutton gives prediction for Scotland's crucial Group A match against Switzerland(C)Getty Images
Scotland are in need of a result.

After a thumping defeat against hosts Germany in their opening Euro 2024 game, Scotland need to bounce back quickly on Wednesday against Switzerland.

The Swiss won their opening game 3-1 against Hungary, and sit just behind Germany at the top of Group A.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke said he wanted four points from the group stage games, and if the Tartan Army are to hit that figure they cannot lose to the Swiss.

Unfortunately, another loss is exactly what former England international Chris Sutton believes will happen.

Giving his predictions to BBC Sport, Sutton - who spent six years playing for Celtic in Scotland - said he expects a narrow 2-1 loss against Switzerland.

"They have to do much better against Switzerland," said Sutton.

"It will be interesting to see whether Steve Clarke puts Billy Gilmour into midfield this time.

"Scotland's first aim has got to be to get up the pitch, something they failed to do against Germany, but it won't be easy.

"The Swiss have started really well and Granit Xhaka was influential for them against Hungary.

"I said before the tournament that I thought Scotland have a Championship backline, and I am worried about that again here."

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