The Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup wraps up Tuesday as Portugal and Switzerland meet at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail at 2 p.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. Switzerland odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Portugal topped the charts in Group H, winning the first 2 matches by a combined 5-2 count over Ghana and Uruguay. As it was through to the knockout stage, Portugal chose to rest some key parts against South Korea, including star Cristiano Ronaldo, and lost 2-1.
Ronaldo apparently took umbrage with being subbed out at 66′ against South Korea, and reportedly shouted at manager Fernando Santos. There are also rumors Ronaldo might be dropped heading into Tuesday’s match. Ronaldo is also making news, as Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has offered the former Manchester United star a lucrative salary.
Switzerland was 2nd in Group G behind powerhouse Brazil. It won 1-0 against Cameroon in the opener, before falling 1-0 to Brazil on Nov. 28. Rossocrociati rebounded to top Serbia 3-2 to punch its ticket to the knockout stage.
MF Bruno Fernandes has 2 goals and 4 points to lead the Portuguese side, while F Breel Embolo has 2 goals in 3 matches to lead the Swiss.
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Portugal vs. Switzerland odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:53 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Portugal -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Switzerland +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Draw +255
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)
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Prediction
Portugal 1, Switzerland 0
Moneyline (ML)
PORTUGAL (-117) is a solid value to win against a defensive-minded Switzerland (+350) side.
With all of the drama surrounding Ronaldo, the brightest star for Os Nevegadores, it might be tempting to take a flyer on the Swiss. Ronaldo has 8 World Cup goals in his career, but all have been during the group stages. However, Fernandes is arguably the more dangerous player at this point, and he’ll be front and center of the Portuguese attack.
Portugal comes with some risk, though, as it has been to the quarterfinals just 2 other times, in 1966 and in 2006, failing to win in its last 5 knockout stage matches. However, Switzerland has never won 3 games in a single World Cup, and it is sitting on 2 wins currently.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 2.5 (-140) is a strong option here, and not priced terribly out of line.
Switzerland was involved in a pair of 1-0 matches in the group stage, winning 1 and losing 1. Portugal cashed the Under 2.5 goals just once in 3 group stage matches, although the 3rd game can mostly be ignored since subs played a much larger amount with stars getting an extended rest.
It’s worth playing UNDER 1.5 (+180) for a half-unit play, as defenses should reign supreme here as the intensity ratchets up.
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