The Portuguese national team will play once morest Switzerland in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup in Qatar. The match will take place on December 6, starting at 22:00 Moscow time. Portugal – Switzerland: forecastbet, odds, statistics.
Portugal
The Portuguese national team took first place in the group, gaining six points in three matches. The Portuguese secured their participation in the playoffs ahead of schedule thanks to victories over Ghana and Uruguay.
In the final round the team Fernando Santos lost to the South Korean team (1:2), having conceded the second goal a few minutes before the final whistle.
Match odds Portugal vs Switzerland
In the second half, it was noticeable that the 2016 European champion – Portugal – not eager to waste energy on a match that had no meaning for them.
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In matches with Ghana and Uruguay, the Portuguese played much better, although not everyone liked their football. But the Netherlands were criticized in the same way, which in the end calmly defeated the United States and reached the quarterfinals.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored only one goal so far, converting a penalty in the game with Ghana. In the match with Uruguay, the 37-year-old striker was also first scored the first goal, but following a careful study of the episode, it became clear that he did not touch the ball.
Switzerland
The Swiss national team, meanwhile, became the second in its group, losing to Brazil only on goal difference.
Team Murata Yakin started the tournament with a victory over Cameroon (1:0). And this is the case when the only positive moment was the result.
Then there was a defeat from the Brazilians, who scored the only goal ten minutes before the final whistle. Switzerland looked worthy once morest the background of such a powerful opponent.
The key for the Swiss national team was the victory over Serbia (3:2). The opponent attacked well, but at the same time played terribly in defense. Despite the minimal difference in the score, the result is natural.
Forecast and rate
You can bet on Portugal in this match for 1.96draw bookmakers offer for 3.54and the victory of Switzerland – for 4.75.
Many, of course, will load on the Portuguese. Still, there is Ronaldo, Bernardo and a few other guys who can make a difference. And still, you need to think carefully before betting on Portugal.
In June, Portugal defeated Switzerland in a Nations League match, scoring four unanswered goals. But the opponent soon took revenge.
And in the fall, at the end of September, the Swiss beat Spain. Plus, the recent match with Brazil – here the Yakin team also showed its best side, despite the result. It is obvious that he can once once more surprise the Portuguese.
Rate – total over 2.5 for 2.36. You can also consider bet for goals in both halves for 1.98.
And another interesting option – rate on a Swiss total over 1.0 for 2.64.