Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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One of Thursday’s Round-of-32 fixtures sees Switzerland take on Algeria in Vancouver, where both teams will be hoping to extend their stay at the 2026 World Cup.
Thanks to a win over co-hosts Canada during the final round of group games, the Swiss entered the knockouts at Group B winners, and as a reward for those efforts, they’ve got what is supposed to be one of the easier assignments, though the Algerians showed that they’re not an easy team to beat by ending the groups with a 3-3 tie against Austria, so don’t go writing off the North Africans too quickly.
Based on the early lines, a bet on the Swiss to score multiple goals looks like the best move. At the very least, given what we’ve seen from the pair at the tournament so far, odds of +115 look too big to ignore.
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Switzerland vs Algeria Form
Switzerland and Algeria Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 18, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 13, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 18, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 13, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 27, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 27, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Dec 31, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 6, 2025 - Arab Cup
Switzerland - Algeria: Form Analysis
When they tied 1-1 with Qatar during the first round of group games, the Swiss appeared to be struggling, but in reality, that was an unjust result, a result that wasn’t worth overreacting to. Murat Yakin’s men clearly dominated lesser opponents, and sure, they were wasteful, but they’ve since stepped on the gas, scoring six goals in two games, winning two on the spin, sending themselves into the knockouts feeling confident.
Murat Yakin’s men clearly dominated lesser opponents, and sure, they were wasteful, but they’ve since stepped on the gas, scoring six goals in two games, winning two on the spin, sending themselves into the knockouts feeling confident.
For the Algerians, it was a mixed bag during the groups. They were always going to struggle against the Argentines in that first game, and struggle they did, coming off second best. They had to fight back to beat lowly Jordan, who took an early lead during the second round of group games, but fight back they did, eventually winning by two goals to one, while they showed plenty of offensive quality against the Austrians, though for the third game on the bounce, they struggled to keep it tight at the back, which doesn’t bode well ahead of a game against the Swiss.
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Algeria v Switzerland last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Keller
Y. Mvogo
DefenderA. Amenda
S. Widmer
E. Coemert
MidfielderA. Jashari
F. Rieder
M. Aebischer
D. Zakaria
ForwardZ. Amdouni
D. Ndoye
C. Itten
C. Fassnacht
N. Okafor
L. Zidane
M. Mastil
DefenderR. Ait-Nouri
S. Chergui
M. Tougai
Z. Belaid
A. Abada
MidfielderH. Boudaoui
R. Zerrouki
Y. Titraoui
ForwardF. Ghedjemis
A. Hadj Moussa
A. Boulbina
N. Benbouali
Missing players
S. Widmer
M. Muheim
M. Amoura
Switzerland & Algeria Squad Analysis
Since coming on as substitutes against Bosnia during the second round of group games, Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi have both been key players for the Swiss, registering seven goals and assists between them in two appearances. Both are set to feature as key players for Murat Yakin in Vancouver. Breel Embolo is expected to continue leading the attack.
Both are set to feature as key players for Murat Yakin in Vancouver. Breel Embolo is expected to continue leading the attack.
There was lots to like about the way the Algerians attacked against the Austrians, with veteran creator Riyad Mahrez showing the form of old, scoring two fine goals. If the 35-year-old former EPL winner can be at his best again, then the Fennec Foxes can do some more damage here. Rayan Ait-Nouri may return to the starting XI, while Houssem Aouar is set for another key role in midfield.
Most goals and assists
Switzerland
Algeria
J. Manzambi
(3 Goals)
R. Mahrez
(2 Goals)
B. Embolo
(2 Assists)
H. Aouar
(2 Assists)
Switzerland - Algeria Key Points
- The Swiss have scored multiple goals in two of their three games at this World Cup.
- At the tournament so far, Switzerland have produced an average of 2.12 xG.
- The Algerians have so far conceded seven goals in three games at this World Cup.
- The Algerians are yet to keep a clean sheet at the 2026 World Cup.
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Our Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction
At times, the Swiss have underwhelmed a little at this tournament, but they’ve created lots of chances, there can be no denying that, while their total of seven goals scored during the group stages is more than respectable. They also created a group-stage total of 6.38, which suggests that this is a team that can do plenty of damage.
If we consider how easy the Algerians have been breached at times, keeping no clean sheets and conceding a total of seven goals, then the odds available for the Swiss to score at least two goals really do start to look generous. A more accurate price for this bet, based on all available evidence, would be -115, so +115 is definitely worth taking advantage of.
Our Switzerland vs Algeria Pick: Switzerland to Score Over 1.5 Goals.
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