In the long-standing rivalry between Switzerland and Germany, history reveals stark contrasts. In their 54 encounters, Germany has achieved a commanding lead with 36 wins, while Switzerland has celebrated just 9 victories. The German team has scored 143 goals compared to Switzerland’s 70.
Historical Context
The two teams first clashed on April 5, 1908. The match, held at Landhof in Basel, ended in a 5-3 defeat for Switzerland. Germany’s historical dominance is evident, as they have faced Switzerland more times than any other opponent.
Recent Encounters
- Switzerland’s recent performance has seen them remain unbeaten in the last four matches against Germany, with one win and three draws.
- The last victory for Switzerland over Germany prior to this was in 2012, where they triumphed 5-3 in a friendly at St. Jakob-Park.
- Before this unbeaten run, Switzerland had only managed to avoid defeat in three of their previous 24 encounters, winning just once.
Recent Performances
Switzerland had a remarkable year in 2025, finishing unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws. This achievement marked only the third time in history they achieved such results in years with international matches.
Similarly, Germany has shown a resurgence under coach Julian Nagelsmann. They recently celebrated a five-match winning streak, the longest since 2017. Moreover, they successfully maintained four consecutive clean sheets.
Home Ground Advantage
- Switzerland is unbeaten in 12 matches at St. Jakob-Park, with 6 wins and 6 draws.
- The last loss at this venue occurred in September 2014, during a EURO qualifier against England.
World Cup Qualifiers
In their campaign for the 2026 World Cup, Switzerland has also remained undefeated, achieving 4 wins and 2 draws. They are one of eight European teams to go through without a loss, conceding only two goals.
Germany, however, recorded three goals conceded in their qualifying campaign. They had the second-highest possession percentage at 73%, closely following England’s impressive 74%.
Key Players
- Switzerland’s squad includes 17 players with experience in the German Bundesliga, the most notable being Nico Elvedi, who has made 312 appearances.
- In Germany’s lineup, Joshua Kimmich and others top the charts with significant Bundesliga appearances.
- Deniz Undav from Germany leads in goal involvements for the 2026 season, boasting 22 contributions (13 goals and 9 assists).
As Switzerland and Germany continue their rivalry, both teams will aim to enhance their records and performances. Future encounters promise excitement and intense competition.
