Ace Football previews the World Cup round 3 match between Switzerland and Canada and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Switzerland head into an encounter against Canada in the World Cup on Wednesday. Their final group stage match will be played out at BC Place Vancouver.
After the second round of the group stage, Switzerland are currently number one on four points, while Canada have one point as number two. While Switzerland join this game this coming Wednesday as number 19 in the FIFA world ranking, visitors Canada are number 30.
Form: Switzerland vs Canada
Switzerland Form
In their last three matches, Switzerland drew 1-1 with Australia before recording another draw with Qatar in a 1-1 match and beat Bosnia-Herzegovina with a 4-1 scoreline. Switzerland claimed four wins wins in their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, while also drawing five along the way. They endured one defeat in this run.
Canada Form
Canada are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 2-0 against Uzbekistan, before recording a 1-1 draw with Ireland. Another draw followed then, this time 1-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Canada claimed three wins in their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, while also drawing six along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run.
Betting stats for Switzerland and Canada
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Switzerland and Canada. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 3 of the last 4 Switzerland matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Switzerland matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Canada matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Canada matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Canada have lost 6 of the last 7 matches in the World Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Canada matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Canada matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Switzerland vs Canada
Breel Embolo is the most prolific scorer for his national team, with three goals in six international matches. Switzerland will undoubtedly rely on him to shine once again in their upcoming match. Meanwhile, Canada will be looking up to Jonathan David, hoping he can add to his current total of two national team goals in his last six games.
Betting markets: Switzerland vs Canada
Full-time result
Switzerland claimed all three points four times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing five along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Canada have won three of their last 10 games, while drawing six and losing one in this series of matches. Switzerland didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches. Canada have hit a nice vein of form with 9 matches now without losing. Canada didn’t lose any of their 7 most recent away games.
Both teams to score
Switzerland scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Canada scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Switzerland played. Canada have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Canada managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Switzerland saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in one of Canada’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.
Betting prediction: Switzerland vs Canada
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Switzerland and Canada 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.

