Portugal vs Switzerland Prediction: Can Ronaldo Steer its Team to the Quarterfinals?

In the upcoming fixture of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16, Portugal will take on Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail. With Portugal walking in as the favorites, Switzerland will look forward to producing an unexpected competition. Going in the competition, both sides are having injury concerns in different capacities. Switzerland successfully defeated Portugal (1-0) in June, at the stage of UEFA Nations League. 

Portugal - Lost to South Korea (LWWWL)

Though Portugal’s recent defeat against Korea (2-1) didn’t upset their qualification scenario, it certainly dented the winning momentum, which is essential for eliminator games. In the previous game, Ricardo Horta scored the only goal for Portugal, but apart from him no player was able to produce a substantial performance. With a seasoned lineup, featuring Ronaldo, Nunes, Horta, and Mario, Portugal can come out as winners in the upcoming contest. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Selecao's all-time leading scorer, will start again after being one of three players substituted after 65 minutes on Friday. Andre Silva and another Benfica youngster, Goncalo Ramos, are relegated to the bench. Due to an injury, Nuno Mendes was forced to withdraw from the rest of the competition last week. Danilo is still out with rib fractures, while Otavio is still questionable.

Expected Opening Lineup for Portugal

Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; B. Silva, Neves, Carvalho; Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo

Switzerland - Making the Unexpected Happen Quite Brilliantly (WLWLW)

Going in the contest, Switzerland is coming off a win against Serbia (2-3), in which Xherdan Shaqiri, Breel Embolo, and Remo Freuler scored goals. Switzerland will be vouching on the 4-2-3-1 formation, however, few changes driven due to injuries might be observed. With the presence of Embolo, Sow, and Shaqiri in the side, Switzerland can upset the favorites. Yann Sommer, who missed Switzerland's last Group G encounter due to sickness, will be looking to make a comeback to strengthen their defense at Lusail Stadium.Murat Yakin's team has a good chance of remaining mostly unchanged since Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler shield a disciplined defense in midfield, while Breel Embolo starts in front.

Expected Opening Lineup for Switzerland

Kobel; Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Portugal is coming off a defeat, which is likely to be set aside by Ronaldo and his men. The game will definitely be thrilling, with both sides hitting the turf hard to score. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to score. I will be betting on Ronaldo to score and get the stadium stunned.

• Portugal to Win for 1.90
• Correct Score 2-1 for 10.00
• Cristiano Ronaldo To Score Any Time - Yes for 2.3

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