The Swiss continued to qualify confidently. Last year, they earned fourteen points from six matches, winning their group. At the World Cup, the team let a win slip against Qatar, but then only won – against Bosnia and Canada in the group stage and, in the Round of 32, against Algeria.
Colombia have finally found their form. The year before last, they were Copa America finalists. Then, they collected 28 points in eighteen qualifying matches. Finally returning to the World Cup, they started with wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo. After a pragmatic goalless draw with Portugal in the final group game, they secured a 1-0 win at the start of the playoffs against Ghana.
The Europeans average 2.2 goals scored per match, conceding exactly half as many – 1.1. The South Americans score 1.7 goals per game, conceding 0.8.
Previous matches: Switzerland – Colombia
After losing the first encounter, the South American representative then won the following two matches.
Currently, more faith is placed in Luis Díaz and company. However, the first goal could be decisive in this match – we suggest betting on “total under 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.64).
Switzerland – Colombia: Key Statistics and Trends
Switzerland have won three in a row
80% of Switzerland’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.3 goals per match
Colombia have won five of their last six matches
50% of Colombia’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.5 goals per match
Switzerland – Colombia: Possible Starting Lineups
Switzerland plays with a 1-3-2-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Kobel – Ricardo Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi – Zakaria, Xhaka – Freuler, Vargas, Manzambi – Ndoye – Embolo
Colombia plays with a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Vargas – Mojica, Lucumí, Davinson Sanchez, Muñoz – Arias, Lerma, Puerta – Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez. In the previous match, Jhon Córdoba was injured early on.
