Switzerland vs Spain Prediction: Both teams to leave it late.

Switzerland booked their place in the round of 16 through thick and thin. With Philippines, Norway and New Zealand all members of the group, they progressed with 1 win and 2 draws in the 3 group games of the tournament. Switzerland defeated Philippines 2-0 in the opening round and played a goalless draw with Norway and New Zealand to secure their place in the Knockout stages.

Spain also had quite a rock road to qualification as they won the opening games against Costa Rica and Zambia, but then they fell to a 4-0 defeat in the hands of Japan in the final group game. And while many are wondering if the turn off from Spain was temporary, they are now expected to put that loss behind them as they face Switzerland in this match.

Switzerland are playing in their first world cup and now they have successfully made it to the knockout stages. Their experience is surely one to remember as they ended group leaders of Group A ahead of Norway, New Zealand and Philippines. In the 3 group games, they had 1 win and 2 draws, scoring 2 goals and conceding none in that time. Midfielder Seriana Piubel and Forward Ramona Bachmann are joint top scorers for Switzerland with both 1 goals in the group stages.

In the 3 games played so far, Switzerland have an average of 0.7 goals per game with a conversion rate of 7%. They also created 1.7 big chances per game and registered a total of 9.3 shots per game, with 3.7 on target. They also played 3.0 corners per game and kept 58.0% possession. On their defensive record, they have kept 3 clean sheets so far and have conceded 0.0 goals per game.

Team streak: no losses (5), no goals conceded (4), less than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/8), less than 10.5 corners (5/5).

Spain made it to the knockout stages for the second world cup in a row as they did in 2019 and now 2023. They were in Group C and they finished in 2nd place behind Japan, with 6 points. They won their opening games against Costa Rica and Zambia, but lost the final group game against Japan. But they were safe to progress as they had 3 points more than Zambia in 3rd place. Currently, Jennifer Hermoso is top scorer for the Spanish team with 2 goals, while Alba Redondo and Teresa Abelleira both have 1 goals so far. Eva Maria Navarro leads with 2 assists, while Jennifer Hermoso and Ona Batile all bagged 1 assists.

According to analysis, Spain have scored 8 goals and conceded 4 in 3 games in the tournament. They scored 2.7 goals per game, with a goal conversion rate of 10%. They created 4.7 big chances per game and missed 3.3 big chances per game. They played a total of 26.0 shots per game with 9.0 on target. They also played 11.3 corners per game and kept 77.3% possession. And defensively, they have kept 2 clean sheets and they have conceded 1.3 goals per game.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (9/10), first to score (8/9), first half winner (8/9), less than 4.5 cards (10/10).

Spain and Switzerland have played 3 matches against each other in the past and Spain won 2 games, while Switzerland won 1 game. Switzerland are without a clean sheet in all 3 matches they played against Spain.

It is the Knockout stages and there is no margin for error for these two sides. Switzerland and Spain are familiar with each other’s game as they have history against each other. Switzerland have done really well for their first world cup and Spain will not want to take them for granted. Spain need to reassure their fans that the defeats against Japan was not a summary of their form, and the only way to do that will be to grab a win in this game. Both sides should have a chance to change the course of the game as they are both bright attacking teams. But I expect the Swiss to lock down the game and keep the Spanish side from scoring any goals.

• Over 8 Corners at 1.80 Odds
• Draw in 30 minutes at 1.75 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 1.89 Odds