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World Cup: Switzerland vs Algeria – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the World Cup round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Switzerland sit at number 19 in the FIFA world ranking, while Algeria enter their match this coming Friday as number 28.

Form: Switzerland vs Algeria

Switzerland Form

Their last three matches saw Switzerland drawing 1-1 with Qatar, before taking out Bosnia-Herzegovina by 4-1, and Canada by 2-1. In their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, Switzerland registered four wins victories, five draws, and one defeat defeats.

Algeria Form

Algeria have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Argentina, they came out empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-2 win against Jordan. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 3-3 draw against Austria. Algeria won six out of their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, drew two, and suffered two defeats in the same span.

Betting facts for Switzerland and Algeria

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Switzerland and Algeria. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Switzerland vs Algeria

Look no further than Johan Manzambi, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target three times lately for Switzerland, while Amine Gouiri managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Algeria across tournaments. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular betting markets: Switzerland vs Algeria

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Switzerland won four times, drew five and lost one time. Algeria claimed six wins, drew two times and lost two in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Switzerland are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin.

Both teams to score

Switzerland scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Algeria scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Switzerland games Algeria should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Friday, as Switzerland only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Algeria claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Switzerland, who scored an average of two goals along the way. In the last ten games for Algeria, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.1 times goals per game themselves.

Recommended tip: Switzerland vs Algeria

To sum up, the upcoming match between Switzerland and Algeria seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this World Cup game.