Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Devesh Jaganath | in World Cup Predictions
The final team to stamp their ticket to the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup will be decided on Tuesday night when Switzerland take on Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver. Nati and Los Cafeteros kept clean sheets in their last match, which sees us leaning toward a low-scoring affair as our prediction for this Round of 16 clash.
The Red Crosses entered the World Cup as one of the dark horses, and so far, they have looked mightily impressive, still unbeaten after four games (W3 D1). Murat Yakin’s side are featuring in the RO16 for the fourth edition of this competition in succession, but they have not reached the last eight since 1954, when they hosted football’s grandest tournament.
However, while the Swiss are in great shape, standing in their way are the giant-killers Colombia, who have not conceded a goal in 300 minutes ahead of this match. The Tricolours won their last two matches against this opponent - can they pull off another victory to earn a spot in the quarter-final for the first time since 2014? Let’s get into the key stats!
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Switzerland v Colombia Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.45 | 3.1 | 2.24 |
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3.59 | 3.18 | 2.37 |
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3.62 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
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3.62 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
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3.59 | 3.18 | 2.37 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Switzerland and Colombia?
Our prediction for the Switzerland vs Colombia match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/07/2026 between Switzerland and Colombia in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.72% for a win of Switzerland against Colombia with odds of 3.76 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Switzerland vs Colombia is 30.85% with odds of 3.22 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.43% chance ⭐ for a win of Colombia vs Switzerland with odds of 2.37 at 1xbet.
Switzerland vs Colombia Form
Switzerland and Colombia Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Jul 2026 - World Cup
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 May 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Jul 2026 - World Cup
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 May 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jul 2026 - World Cup
27 Jun 2026 - World Cup
23 Jun 2026 - World Cup
17 Jun 2026 - World Cup
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jul 2026 - World Cup
27 Jun 2026 - World Cup
23 Jun 2026 - World Cup
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jun 2026 - World Cup
26 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies
11 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
Switzerland - Colombia: Form Analysis
After an unexpected 1-1 draw in their opening match of the tournament against Qatar, Switzerland clinched top spot in Group B with consecutive wins over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada.
The Red Crosses then scored twice inside 46 minutes in the Round of 32 before shutting up shop to secure a 2-0 victory over Algeria. They have now scored nine goals in this competition and conceded three.
The Swiss are now unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions (W4 D3), while their only loss in their last 18 games since mid-November 2024 was in a friendly against Germany.
Switzerland have only failed to score in one of their last 10 matches in all competitions!
Meanwhile, Colombia booked their place in the knockout round with a game to spare following wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo. They then made a statement by holding Portugal to a goalless draw.
In the Round of 32, Los Cafeteros delivered a defensive masterclass against a plucky Ghana, restricting the Black Stars to 0.27 xG, zero shots on target and zero big chances created across the 90.
The Tricolours have now avoided defeat in their last six matches in all competitions (W5 D1) and kept clean sheets in four of those games. They are averaging just 0.68 xGA per 90 in this competition to date.
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Switzerland vs Colombia last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Substitutes
M. Keller
Y. Mvogo
DefenderA. Amenda
S. Widmer
E. Coemert
M. Muheim
MidfielderF. Rieder
A. Jashari
M. Aebischer
D. Sow
ForwardC. Itten
Z. Amdouni
N. Okafor
C. Fassnacht
D. Ospina
A. Montero
DefenderW. Ditta
S. Arias
Y. Mina
D. Machado
MidfielderJ. Quintero
K. Castano
J. Carrascal
R. Rios
J. Portilla
ForwardC. Hernandez
J. Campaz
L. Suarez
A. Gomez
Missing players
L. Jaquez
J. Cordoba
Switzerland & Colombia Squad Analysis
Johan Manzambi has been Switzerland’s standout performer in this competition so far. The SC Freiburg midfielder set up the team’s opener in the last match and now has five goal contributions in four games (3 goals, 2 assists).
Breel Embolo has been equally important, contributing two goals and two assists in his four appearances, and he will almost certainly lead the line for the Red Crosses in this crucial matchup.
Denis Zakaria was withdrawn in the closing stages against Algeria with a knock, though he is believed to have recovered. Silvan Widmer has been cleared fit after sustaining a thigh injury earlier in the competition.
John Arias has been ruled out of this match through injury!
The Colombian forward only lasted eight minutes before doing his hamstring against Ghana in the last match. Luis Suarez came on in his place and notched up the assist for the team’s only goal, and he should start this one.
Keep an eye on Daniel Munoz in this match. The Crystal Palace man leads the team with two goals in this tournament and is averaging a whisker under one shot on target per 90 from right-back.
Most goals and assists
Switzerland
Colombia
J. Manzambi
(3 Goals)
D. Munoz
(2 Goals)
B. Embolo
(2 Assists)
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J. Manzambi
(2 Assists)
L. Diaz
(1 Assists)
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C. Hernandez
(1 Assists)
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G. Puerta
(1 Assists)
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J. Quintero
(1 Assists)
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L. Suarez
(1 Assists)
Switzerland - Colombia Key Points
- Three of Switzerland’s last five matches have ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Switzerland and Colombia are averaging 0.82 and 0.68 xGA per 90 in this competition, respectively.
- Colombia has kept clean sheets in their last three matches.
- Colombia has not conceded more than one goal in any of their last six matches in all competitions.
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Our Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction
Switzerland has had little trouble reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, but this is by far their toughest test to date, as they have not come up against a team as solid in defence as Colombia.
Indeed, Los Cafeteros have been one of the most difficult backlines to breach, having only conceded once before keeping clean sheets in each of their last three games. Given how these sides have performed, it would not surprise us if the first goal in this match ended up being the winner. Our Switzerland vs Colombia prediction is less than 2.5 goals.
Switzerland vs Colombia Alternative Predictions
Colombia wins
Colombia has kept clean sheets in their last three games and is unbeaten in six. They have also won their last two matches against their upcoming opponents.
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Switzerland vs Colombia - FAQs
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia will take place on July 7 at 20:00 UTC.
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia will be played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia will be broadcast on SRG (Switzerland) and Caracol (Colombia). UK viewers can tune in to the BBC and ITV.
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