Kickoff: 8:45 p.m. CET / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
Venue: St. Jakob‑Park — Basel, Switzerland
Surface: Hybrid grass
Capacity: ~38,000
Atmosphere: Compact, loud, and traditionally favorable to Switzerland’s disciplined, possession‑leaning style.
Weather Outlook — Basel, Switzerland
Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy summer evening
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff
Humidity: ~54%
Wind: 6–9 mph from the northwest
Impact: Ideal football conditions; favors Switzerland’s structured buildup and Algeria’s counterattacking pace.
Team Records & Recent Form
Switzerland — Last 10 Matches: 5–3–2
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 11
Trend:
Strong defensive organization; rarely concedes multiple goals
Midfield stability through Xhaka and Zakaria
Home form solid: unbeaten in last 6 matches in Switzerland
Attack inconsistent but efficient when creating chances
Algeria — Last 10 Matches: 6–2–2
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 10
Trend:
High‑tempo attack led by Mahrez and Benrahma
Defense improved but still vulnerable against structured European sides
Road form: 3 wins in last 5 away fixtures
Dangerous on counterattacks and set pieces
Injury Report
Switzerland
Breel Embolo — OUT (ACL recovery)
Manuel Akanji — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
Ruben Vargas — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Impact: Embolo’s absence reduces Switzerland’s physical presence up front. Akanji’s status is crucial for defensive stability.
Algeria
Riyad Mahrez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin)
Ismaël Bennacer — OUT (knee)
Aïssa Mandi — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder)
Impact: Mahrez’s availability determines Algeria’s attacking ceiling. Bennacer’s absence weakens midfield control and ball progression.
Key Player Matchups
Granit Xhaka (SUI) vs. Nabil Bentaleb (ALG)
Xhaka’s tempo control vs. Bentaleb’s physicality will dictate midfield rhythm. If Algeria cannot disrupt Xhaka, Switzerland will dominate possession.
Ruben Vargas (SUI) vs. Algeria’s Right Flank
If Vargas plays, his pace and dribbling challenge Algeria’s defensive rotations. Without him, Switzerland loses a major wide threat.
Riyad Mahrez (ALG) vs. Switzerland’s Back Line
If active, Mahrez’s creativity and left‑footed cut‑ins are Algeria’s best chance to break Switzerland’s defensive block.
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: Switzerland leads 2–1–0
Last Meeting: Switzerland won 2–1
In Switzerland: Switzerland undefeated vs. Algeria
Trend:
Switzerland typically controls possession
Algeria relies on counterattacks and transitional moments
Betting Trends
Switzerland
5–3–2 in last 10
Unders hit in 6 of last 10
Switzerland has scored first in 7 of last 10 matches
Switzerland has kept a clean sheet in 3 of last 5 home fixtures
Algeria
6–2–2 in last 10
Overs hit in 5 of last 10
Algeria has scored in 8 straight matches
Algeria is 2–5 in last 7 matches vs. top‑20 FIFA teams
MATCH ODDS
Switzerland + 105
Algeria + 300
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 + 115 Under 2.5 – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026
