Match Details
Date: December 7, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Lusail Stadium
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
Portugal and Switzerland will go head-to-head in the final Round of 16 fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Portugal team finished on top of its group with two wins and a loss. While the Swiss also won twice and lost their second game against Brazil to qualify second from Group G. The winner of this match will face the winner between Spain and Morocco.
Team news:
Portugal
Danilo and Otavio are on the injury list for Portugal.
Switzerland
No injuries were reported for Switzerland.
Analysis:
Portugal
Fernando Santos’ men have been one of the best teams in the World Cup so far. Led by charismatic Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has looked threatening in the group stage barring the game against South Korea. Os Navegadores have a talented team with quality across the field. Portugal’s talisman Bruno Fernandes has been magical in Qatar along with some quality performances by the defenders.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Portugal
Costa (GK); Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; B. Silva, Neves, Carvalho; Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo (C)
Switzerland
The Swiss team has emerged as one of the most consistent and well-organized units in Qatar. Switzerland has won two games and also brilliantly well against Brazil where they lost. But barring that defeat, the Rossocrociati have played some quality football with a water-tight defence, a reliable midfield and an exciting front line.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Switzerland
Sommer (GK); Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka (C); Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
As per the above prediction, Portugal will beat Switzerland and qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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