Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction, Tips & Match Preview

Switzerland vs Algeria Match Preview

The Round of 32 brings Switzerland and Algeria together at BC Place in Vancouver on Thursday 2 July, a tie between the Group B winners and one of the tournament’s best third-placed qualifiers.

Switzerland topped their group unbeaten on seven points, while Algeria edged through in third place from a demanding Group J that also contained Argentina.

It is a familiar setting for the Swiss, who beat hosts Canada at the same stadium to win their group.

Murat Yakin and Vladimir Petkovic send out contrasting sides, and the winner stays in Vancouver for the Round of 16.

Swiss Order Against Algerian Flair

Switzerland are everything a knockout side wants to be, organised, hard to break down and experienced at this stage.

Murat Yakin’s team defend as a unit and spring forward through Dan Ndoye and the pace out wide, with Granit Xhaka controlling the tempo and Manuel Akanji anchoring the back line.

The one weakness is the lack of a clinical centre-forward, though Breel Embolo offers a reliable focal point and the goals are shared around.

Algeria carries more natural flair with Riyad Mahrez pulling the strings and genuine threat down both flanks, as their wing play against Austria showed. What undermines them is the other end of the pitch.

Their defence was breached three times by Austria and three more by Argentina, and uncertainty in goal saw Petkovic change his keeper during the group stage.

This is a clash of structure against spontaneity. Switzerland should be able to control long spells and will back themselves to expose Algeria’s defensive lapses. The Swiss solidity and big-game know-how make them the more dependable side.

Switzerland vs Algeria Match Prediction

The best bet for this match is Switzerland to win at 1.97. The Swiss are the better organised and more dependable side, they know this venue from their group win over Canada, and Algeria’s defensive and goalkeeping frailties play into Swiss hands.

We also find value in backing over 2.5 goals at 2.00. Algeria concede regularly and carry a real attacking threat of their own, while Switzerland have the quality to take advantage, pointing to an open game that produces at least three goals.

The Correct Score Prediction is Switzerland 2-1 at 9.00, reflecting a Swiss win in an open contest in which Algeria’s attack does enough to score but their defensive problems prove costly.

Arun- June 28, 2026

Switzerland vs Algeria Betting Tips

Switzerland to win

OK

1.97 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.00 Odds

Switzerland 2-1

OK

9.00 Odds