World Cup: Switzerland vs Colombia – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the World Cup round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Switzerland sit at number 15 in the FIFA world ranking, while Colombia enter their match this coming Tuesday as number 11.

Team form: Switzerland vs Colombia

Switzerland Form

Switzerland swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 4-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina. They went on to defeat Canada 2-1 and made it three on the spin against Algeria in a 2-0 victory. Switzerland were able to win five of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing four of the games. They suffered defeat in one of these outings.

Colombia Form

Colombia look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat DR Congo by 1-0, before drawing 0-0 with Portugal. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Ghana by a 1-0 scoreline. Colombia were able to win seven of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered two defeats as well.

Betting stats and facts for Switzerland and Colombia

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Switzerland and Colombia. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Switzerland vs Colombia

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Breel Embolo, who is performing well for Switzerland. He found the back of the net three times in his most recent national team outings. He’ll be out to add more goals for his country against Colombia. The visitors will be looking up to Jhon Arias to find the net once again, after managing three goals for Colombia in his last six matches.

Betting markets: Switzerland vs Colombia

Full-time result

Switzerland claimed all three points five times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Colombia have won seven of their last 10 games, while drawing one and losing two in this series of matches. Switzerland did not lose any of their last 7 matches. Colombia did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Colombia didn’t lose any of their previous 6 outings. Colombia did not lose any of their last 5 matches away from home.

Both teams to score

Switzerland scored the first goal of the match an impressive ten times in the last ten home games. Impressively, Colombia scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Colombia have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Switzerland managed to open the scoreline in no less than nine of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Colombia performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in eight of 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 2.2 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Colombia, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.7 times goals per game themselves. Colombia’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.

Betting prediction: Switzerland vs Colombia

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Switzerland and Colombia seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.