Who will win Scotland vs Switzerland? Our writers make their predictions for do or die Euro 2024 clash

There was plenty of confidence in Scotland from the Record Sport team ahead of the Euro 2024 opener against Germany but it turned out to be misplaced.

However, our team of experts haven't lost faith in Steve Clarke's troops ahead of their second Group A clash against Switzerland despite that 5-1 Munich mauling at the hands of the hosts. Scotland can't afford to lose to the Swiss or that old Tommy Docherty quip about being home before the postcards will be trotted out again.

Murat Yakin's Switzerland were impressive in their opening game against Hungary, winning 3-1. That match took place in Cologne so they will be familiar with the surroundings and could maybe be viewed as an advantage. Clarke's men certainly need to show a reaction to their opener in the Allianz Arena and here our writers give their predictions on whether Scotland can do it to continue the Tartan Army's Germany adventure.

THE glass is half empty after Munich and Scotland’s chances of survival are now, accordingly, a 50-50 call. The belief which followed them to Bavaria has been reduced to not much more than hope by the savage nature of that beating With a bit of dread and anxiety thrown in.m But boss Steve Clarke continues to keep the faith regardless and the embarrassment and anger among his players have been almost palpable since Friday night. If they take it all out on Switzerland here in Cologne - and the manager gets his big decisions right - then a draw should not be beyond them.

Scotland 1 Switzerland 1

There has to be a reaction from Scotland after Friday night because it’s already at the do-or-die stage in Euro 2024. Defeat is unthinkable but the Swiss are a decent side. Steve Clarke’s boys can get a point, keep the dream alive - and set