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Qatar – Switzerland Prediction

Qatar

L D D D W

19:00

13 Jun · Sat

Switzerland

W D L

Venue: Levi's Stadium Referee: TBA

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Top Pick

X2 Switzerland or draw 70% confidence

1.31odds

Qatar are winless in five (about 0.6 scored, 1.8 conceded) while Switzerland arrive scoring freely, making a Qatar win unlikely.

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Total Team 2 Over: 0.5 76%

Switzerland over 0.5 goals

1.23 odds

Total Team 1 Under:1.5 74%

Qatar under 1.5 goals

1.12 odds

Qatar VS Switzerland Prediction

Qatar open against Switzerland in a tie that, on form, tilts firmly towards the Europeans. The 2022 hosts arrive out of sorts, while Switzerland bring a settled, experienced core. Openers can still be cagey, but the gulf in recent results is hard to ignore, and the Swiss will fancy a controlled start.

Qatar searching for form

Qatar come in winless: a 0-1 loss to Ireland, a 0-3 defeat to Tunisia, a 1-1 draw with Syria, a 0-1 loss to Palestine and a 1-2 defeat to Zimbabwe. Those games average around 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded, numbers that betray struggles at both ends. The squad, drawn almost entirely from the domestic league, reports no major injuries, and Akram Afif and record scorer Almoez Ali carry the hopes of a side low on confidence.

Switzerland settled and threatening

Switzerland arrive with goals in their legs, beating Jordan 4-1 and pushing Germany close in a 4-3 defeat. Their squad, named early and described as settled, blends experience and quality. Striker Breel Embolo is a doubt over a travel issue, but Granit Xhaka anchors the side, Manuel Akanji marshals the defence and Dan Ndoye adds pace to a team comfortable in possession.

Prediction: Swiss class should tell

The teams have met once, Qatar winning a 2018 friendly, but current form points the other way. This Qatar versus Switzerland prediction leans on Qatar's winless run and blunt attack against organised Swiss opposition, so a draw or Switzerland win carries clear value. Around it, Qatar are tipped to stay under 1.5 given their scoring troubles, while Switzerland look good to register over 0.5.