Portugal (2-0-1) is 3-0-1 in its last four matches against Switzerland (2-0-1). After splitting their two matches in the UEFA Nations League in June, these squads will look to cash in as a Portugal vs Switzerland prediction in this World Cup Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday.
Date/Time: December 6, 2 p.m. ET
Stadium: Lusail Iconic Stadium
TV Coverage: Fox, TSN
Opening Portugal vs Switzerland Odds: Portugal -110 | O/U 2.5
Portugal vs Switzerland Betting Matchup Report
Portugal Vs Switzerland Opening Odds
The Portugal vs Switzerland odds in this knockout round matchup haven’t seen much movement since Portugal opened as a -110 favorite to win in regulation. Switzerland is going off at +350 to win during regulation while the draw odds in this one are listed at +240. The total on Tuesday is set at 2.5 goals.
Portugal Still Won Group H Despite Loss To South Korea
Portugal’s group stage ended on a low note with a 2-1 loss to South Korea on Friday. The outcome could have made a difference on the table if Ghana had defeated Uruguay, but Portugal remained in the top spot of Group H as Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0. Portugal finished the group stage with six points after defeating Ghana 3-2 in its World Cup opening game and then scoring a 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of Portugal’s six goals in the group stage with a successful penalty against Ghana while Bruno Fernandes was the team’s most productive player on offense with two goals and three assists. In six games played since September, Portugal’s offense has produced 2.3 goals per game as the team has gone 4-0-2 over that stretch.
Switzerland Enters The Knockout Stage After Wild Win Over Serbia
Switzerland and Serbia combined for five goals in the first 48 minutes of their match on Friday in what was one of the most exciting games of this year’s group stage. Breel Embolo scored in the 44th minute to pull Switzerland into a 2-2 tie right before halftime, and Remo Freuler scored in the 48th minute right after the half to give Switzerland the 3-2 lead. That score would hold the rest of the way as Switzerland won to advance out of the group stage with a 2-0-1 record.
The team’s only loss during the group stage came Monday in a 1-0 setback to Group G winner and World Cup favorite Brazil. Switzerland has been in good form of late with a 5-1-1 record over its last seven matches that includes a 1-0 win over Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. Embolo led Switzerland in scoring during the group stage with two goals.
Portugal: Keys To Victory
Switzerland had scored only one goal across its previous three matches prior to its 3-2 win over Serbia. Portugal has the more dangerous offense in this matchup and is most likely to come away with a win as a Portugal vs Switzerland prediction if it can push the pace and force Switzerland into another wide-open game.
Switzerland: Keys To Victory
Switzerland scored in the first minute of its last match against Portugal and defended that lead the rest of the way to a 1-0 victory. Another dream start like that one is unlikely, but getting the first goal would be huge for the team’s chances as a Portugal vs Switzerland pick as it would once again allow them to slow the game down and focus on defending.
Portugal is 0-0-2 in its last 2 Round of 16 games.
Switzerland is 2-0-2 over its last 4 games.
Portugal is 6-1-3 in its last 10 games vs Switzerland.
