Switzerland smoothly passed another qualification round. Collecting fourteen points from six matches, they won their qualifying group. However, they carelessly dropped two points in the first match of the tournament, allowing Qatar to equalize in the 90+ minute. Afterwards, they managed to thrash Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 and beat Canada 2-1.
Algeria confidently won their qualifying group, gaining 25 points from ten matches. Then, in winter, they reached the playoffs both in the Arab Cup and in the Africa Cup of Nations. However, at the World Cup, they predictably started with a 0-3 defeat to Argentina. Nevertheless, a comeback win in the second round against Jordan set up a situation where both they and Austria only needed a draw—which ended 3-3.
The Europeans are averaging two goals scored per match while conceding almost half as many—1.1 per game. Their North African opponents have identical stats: 2.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Switzerland vs Algeria
This is their first head-to-head encounter.
Murat Yakin’s side looks more convincing. We predict they will win (odds – 1.98).
Switzerland vs Algeria: Key Statistics and Trends
Switzerland has won three of their last five matches
80% of Switzerland’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Algeria has won one of their last three matches
30% of Algeria’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Switzerland vs Algeria: Probable Starting Lineups
Switzerland plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Kobel – Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Hackes – Xhaka, Freuler – Vargas, Manzambi, Sow – Embolo
Algeria plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Benbout – Hadjam, Bensebaini, Mandi, Belgali – Bentaleb, Chaibi – Aouar, Maza, Mahrez – Gouiri.
