Euro 2025: Switzerland plays its destiny against Finland – Analysis of strengths and weaknesses

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The Swiss women's national team is preparing for a decisive match at theEuro 2025. After their 2-0 victory against Iceland, the Swiss national team now has its destiny in its own hands. Next challenge: Finland, their direct opponent for a place in the quarter-finals. The duel promises to be intense and close. Here is a sporting analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each team before this crucial meeting. The match will take place in Geneva. See the Switzerland Finland forecast.

A confident Switzerland but still in search of consistency

Switzerland arrives at this match fully fueled. The victory against Iceland has liberated the squad, with Géraldine Reuteler in great form and Alayah Pilgrim capable of making a difference off the bench. Switzerland's attacking sector is dynamic, capable of producing rapid bursts thanks to technical players like Wälti and Schertenleib.

Switzerland's strengths:

• Offensive creativity and variety in the game, between crosses, long shots and short combinations.
• Good control of the midfield thanks to Lia Wälti, who balances the game well.
• Impact of the public, especially at home at the Stade de Genève, which plays a real role of twelfth man.

Weaknesses:

• Defense sometimes struggles with quick counters or in managing aerial balls.
• Début de match parfois timide, avec quelques minutes de flottement comme face à l’Islande (tir sur l’équerre après 54 secondes).
• Mental pressure of a decisive match, which could weigh on a still young group.

A solid Finland but lacking impact

Finland, for its part, has had a mixed bag of good and bad performances in this tournament. Defensively disciplined, it has caused problems for its opponents thanks to a compact block and strong tactical rigor. However, it struggles to convert its chances and sometimes lacks imagination in the final thirty meters.

Finland's highlights:

• Very solid defensive organization, difficult to move.
• Imposing physique, especially on set pieces.
• International experience of several executives who have already competed in major competitions.

Weaknesses:

• Difficulty scoring, limited offensive effectiveness.
• Sometimes formulaic and predictable game, with little creativity in construction.
• A dependence on a few key players like Sällström or Westerlund.

The keys to the match

For Switzerland, it will be a matter of imposing their pace from the start and not letting Finland settle into their defensive structure. An early goal would completely change the face of the match and force the Finns to expose themselves.

Finland, for its part, will seek to close down spaces, taking advantage of Swiss mistakes or set pieces to strike. The longer the match remains locked at 0-0, the more pressure will weigh on the Swiss.

A qualification within reach

With three points already in their pocket, Switzerland can still qualify with a draw, depending on the results of the other group matches. But Pia Sundhage and her players don't want to settle for a draw: they want to go for a victory to ensure qualification and maintain the momentum.

This match will therefore be much more than just a group stage encounter: it represents a real turning point for Switzerland at Euro 2025. If it manages to show its attacking talent while showing solid defensively, the Swiss team has all the cards in hand to reach the quarter-finals and continue to dream bigger.