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After winning Group H of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Portugal is set for a Round of 16 contest against Switzerland, who finished second in Group G. The match kicks off at 2:00 PM ET on December 6 at Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Bookmakers have given Portugal odds of -111 to advance, and Switzerland is at +338. Portugal has a 52.6% chance of winning this game, per the moneyline.
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Portugal vs. Switzerland Match Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium
Portugal Stats and Trends
- Portugal ranks third in the World Cup in total goals scored (six overall, 2.0 per game), while Switzerland ranks 12th in goals conceded (three overall, 1.0 per game).
- With 6 goals scored against 4 allowed, Portugal ranks eighth in the World Cup in goal differential.
- Portugal was beaten on December 2 against South Korea, 2-1. Portugal took one fewer shot in the game, 12 compared to South Korea’s 13.
- Ricardo Horta scored versus South Korea.
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Switzerland Stats and Trends
- In the World Cup, Switzerland has totaled four goals over three matches (11th in league). Portugal has allowed four through three matches (19th).
- Switzerland ranks 10th in goal differential in the World Cup (+1).
- In its last outing on December 2, Switzerland earned a 3-2 victory against Serbia, while registering three more shots than Serbia.
- Breel Embolo, Remo Freuler and Xherdan Shaqiri all scored for Switzerland.
Portugal vs. Switzerland Players to Watch
- Portugal, in World Cup play, has gotten two goals and two assists via Bruno Fernandes.
- In the World Cup (three matches), Portugal’s Rafael Leao has scored one goal.
- Although Portugal’s Diogo Dalot has not scored in the World Cup (three matches), he does have one assist.
- Raphael Guerreiro has one assist for Portugal in the World Cup (but no goals).
- Embolo has two goals (sixth in the 2022 World Cup) through three matches for Switzerland in World Cup play.
- Shaqiri has one goal and one assist for Switzerland in World Cup matches (three appearances).
- Djibril Sow has added one assist for Switzerland in the World Cup (three matches).
- Freuler’s World Cup appearances (three matches) have resulted in one goal for Switzerland.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 7.7% | 6 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1% | 17 | 2 |
Pick to Win Portugal vs. Switzerland
Our pick to win is Portugal.
