Portugal – Switzerland : Preview & Prediction
Portugal and Switzerland play , in a World Cup match (Round of 16). The record of recent head-to-heads favors Portugal, who in the last 3 matches won 2 and lost 1. The last head-to-head between these two teams, on 12-06-2022, ended with Switzerland winning (1-0).
Portugal has won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 games played for all competitions. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have managed to score in 8 of their last 10 games.
The Portuguese team enters this match after a defeat, 2-1, against South Korea, putting an end to two straight wins in this World Cup 2022: the team’s only goal was signed by Ricardo Horta. It should be noted that Portugal finished in 1st place in Group H with 6 points. The seleção das Quinas usually plays in a 4-3-3, where the three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are João Félix, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo. The player who will be responsible for putting his art and technique in Portugal’s attacking forays is number 10 Bernardo Silva. Nuno Mendes is not available for this game as he is currently recovering from injury.
In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, Switzerland won 5 and lost 5. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 6 times and has never managed to turn the score around. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 20 matches played for all competitions: it has conceded 7 of its 20 goals between the minutes (31′-45′).
Switzerland enters this match after a triumph, 2-3, against Serbia, thus adding their second victory in this World 2022: the team’s goals were signed by Breel Embolo, Remo Freuler and Xherdan Shaqiri. The Swiss finished 2nd in Group G with 6 points. Switzerland usually plays in a 4-3-3 formation, where the three most advanced players are Rubén Vargas, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Breel Embolo. When they invest in the offensive sector, they usually do it through the left corridor, taking advantage of the depth offered by Ricardo Rodríguez. Coach Murat Yakin can count on all his players.
Portugal – Switzerland : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
