Switzerland vs Algeria World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Swiss to sneak through into R16
Switzerland aims to secure a first World Cup knockout win since 1938 as they face Algeria in the Round of 32 at BC Place, Vancouver. The Swiss enter as favorites after a strong group stage, whereas Algeria struggled and have yet to impress against European teams. Both defenses have been leaky, so expect both teams to score. Switzerland is tipped to advance, possibly via penalties, with Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas the likely standout performers for the Swiss. Key Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura may miss out due to injury.
- Switzerland vs Algeria predictions for Thursday's World Cup R32 game
- Both teams struggling defensively and tipped to score
- Switzerland looking to end 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory - value on penalty progression
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 1.00pm AEST on Friday July 3
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Switzerland vs Algeria World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Switzerland look to end an 88-year wait for a knockout win at a World Cup when they meet Algeria in the R32 at BC Place in Vancouver on Thursday night.
Indeed, Switzerland last tasted victory in the knockout phase of a World Cup back in 1938 and they really couldn't have asked for a better draw here, with Algeria winless in their last nine World Cup outings against European opposition and not really impressing during the group stage.
Switzerland certainly benefitted from an easy group as they finished top ahead of Canada, Bosnia & Qatar, while Algeria were outclassed by Argentina and were forced to come from behind against Jordan before playing out a controversial 3-3 draw with Austria, conceding late into stoppage time in a result that sees them in this fixture rather than taking on tournament favourites Spain.
Both defences are dodgy, so I'm backing both teams to score, while there's value on Switzerland advancing on penalties, with Algeria really struggling in the goalkeeping stocks this tournament, with Luca Zidane having a couple of howlers before Oussama Benbot conceded three goals against Austria.
I'm also going to be focusing on rising 20-year-old Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas for player prop bets, with both attackers having great World Cups.
Switzerland vs Algeria Stats & Trends
- Switzerland have seen BTTS land in eight of their last nine games
- Algeria have seen BTTS land in their last two games, including a 3-3 last-start result
- Switzerland have conceded vs Canada, Qatar, Bosnia, Australia & Jordan in their last five games
- Johan Manzambi has scored three goals this World Cup & is primed for at least one shot on target here
- Ruben Vargas has three goals & four assists in his last nine appearances for Switzerland
Switzerland vs Algeria Head To Head
This is the first ever competitive meeting between the two nations, with Switzerland winning the two previous friendlies.
Switzerland Form Analysis
Switzerland are lowkey one of the best teams to watch and they found their attacking mojo in their last two group games to advance top.
Murat Yakin's side were somehow held to a 1-1 draw with Qatar despite having 20+ more shots, but 4-1 and 2-1 wins over Bosnia and Canada propelled them to the top of the group and a more favourable path into the knockout phase.
Switzerland have now lost just one of their last 17 games in all competitions and with the winner of this game facing either Ghana or Colombia for a spot in the quarter-finals, this is a great opportunity for perhaps a historic World Cup run.
Switzerland Team News
Switzerland's only injury concern is fullback Silvan Widmer, but he should be passed fit for this one.
Breel Embolo should lead the line, with Dan Ndoye perhaps the unlucky man to miss out in attack, with Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas impressing.
Switzerland Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Gregor Kobel | 28 | 24 | 0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| GK | Yvon Mvogo | 32 | 13 | 0 | Lorient |
| GK | Marvin Keller | 23 | 1 | 0 | Young Boys |
| DF | Miro Muheim | 28 | 11 | 0 | Hamburger SV |
| DF | Silvan Widmer | 33 | 62 | 5 | Mainz 05 |
| DF | Nico Elvedi | 29 | 70 | 3 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| DF | Manuel Akanji | 30 | 84 | 4 | Inter Milan |
| DF | Ricardo Rodriguez | 33 | 141 | 9 | Unattached |
| DF | Eray Cömert | 28 | 22 | 0 | Unattached |
| DF | Aurèle Amenda | 22 | 7 | 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| DF | Luca Jaquez | 23 | 5 | 0 | VfB Stuttgart |
| MF | Denis Zakaria | 29 | 66 | 3 | Monaco |
| MF | Remo Freuler | 34 | 91 | 11 | Bologna |
| MF | Johan Manzambi | 20 | 15 | 6 | SC Freiburg |
| MF | Granit Xhaka (Captain) | 33 | 149 | 18 | Sunderland |
| MF | Ardon Jashari | 23 | 9 | 0 | Milan |
| MF | Djibril Sow | 29 | 54 | 0 | Sevilla |
| MF | Christian Fassnacht | 32 | 24 | 5 | Young Boys |
| MF | Michel Aebischer | 29 | 43 | 2 | Pisa |
| MF | Fabian Rieder | 24 | 30 | 1 | FC Augsburg |
| FW | Breel Embolo | 29 | 89 | 25 | Rennes |
| FW | Dan Ndoye | 25 | 34 | 8 | Nottingham Forest |
| FW | Rubén Vargas | 27 | 64 | 13 | Sevilla |
| FW | Noah Okafor | 26 | 25 | 2 | Leeds United |
| FW | Zeki Amdouni | 25 | 30 | 11 | Burnley |
| FW | Cedric Itten | 29 | 17 | 5 | Fortuna Düsseldorf |
Algeria Form Analysis
I expected a bit more from Algeria ahead of this tournament, but at the end of the day, they got the job done to advance into the Round of 32.
Algeria were heavily outclassed by Argentina in a 3-0 defeat in their opening game and were on the brink of elimination after going down 1-0 to Jordan before a late fightback saw them grind out a 2-1 triumph.
The Green Falcons then controversially secured their spot in the R32 in a 3-3 draw with Austria, conceding in the 96th minute in order to move into this game with Switzerland rather than Spain.
Algeria's only previous knockout appearance at the World Cup ended at the first hurdle and they bring a nine-game winless run vs European opposition in this competition into this clash.
Algeria Team News
Key striker Mohamed Amoura has been struggling with injury and could miss this game.
Riyad Mahrez, Ibrahim Maza, Fares Chaibi and Amine Gouiri should feature in the frontline.
Algeria Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Melvin Mastil | 26 | 2 | 0 | Stade Nyonnais |
| GK | Oussama Benbot | 31 | 4 | 0 | USM Alger |
| GK | Luca Zidane | 28 | 9 | 0 | Granada |
| DF | Aïssa Mandi | 34 | 122 | 8 | Lille |
| DF | Achref Abada | 27 | 9 | 1 | USM Alger |
| DF | Mohamed Amine Tougai | 26 | 30 | 2 | Espérance de Tunis |
| DF | Zineddine Belaïd | 27 | 20 | 1 | JS Kabylie |
| DF | Jaouen Hadjam | 23 | 20 | 3 | Young Boys |
| DF | Rayan Aït-Nouri | 25 | 33 | 0 | Manchester City |
| DF | Rafik Belghali | 24 | 16 | 2 | Hellas Verona |
| DF | Ramy Bensebaini | 31 | 85 | 9 | Borussia Dortmund |
| DF | Samir Chergui | 27 | 6 | 0 | Paris FC |
| MF | Ramiz Zerrouki | 28 | 55 | 3 | Twente |
| MF | Houssem Aouar | 28 | 24 | 6 | Al-Ittihad |
| MF | Farès Chaïbi | 23 | 34 | 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| MF | Hicham Boudaoui | 26 | 36 | 0 | Nice |
| MF | Nabil Bentaleb | 31 | 63 | 6 | Lille |
| MF | Ibrahim Maza | 20 | 20 | 2 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| MF | Yacine Titraoui | 22 | 5 | 0 | Charleroi |
| FW | Riyad Mahrez (Captain) | 35 | 119 | 40 | Al-Ahli |
| FW | Amine Gouiri | 26 | 26 | 11 | Marseille |
| FW | Anis Hadj Moussa | 24 | 17 | 2 | Feyenoord |
| FW | Nadhir Benbouali | 26 | 5 | 2 | Győr |
| FW | Mohamed Amoura | 26 | 48 | 19 | VfL Wolfsburg |
| FW | Adil Boulbina | 23 | 12 | 5 | Al-Duhail |
| FW | Farès Ghedjemis | 23 | 2 | 1 | Frosinone |
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Verdict
Both teams have suspect defences & are backed to score, with value on Switzerland advancing on pens. Manzambi & Vargas are the most likely for the Swiss.
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