In the first quarterfinals match of Euro 2020, Spain takes on Switzerland Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia. Kickoff will be at noon ET. Below, we preview the Switzerland vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.
With Germany out, Spain is the most experienced team still remaining.
After going up 3-1 on Croatia in the Round of 16 and maintaining that lead until the 85th minute, Spain looked well-positioned to coast into the quarterfinals. After giving up 2 goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation, Spain scored twice in extra time to advance.
Spain’s Group Stage matches didn’t show much as it drew two and crushed Slovakia 5-0.
The Swiss were 1-1-1 in their Group Stage and knocked off an uncharacteristically sluggish French side on penalties in the Round of 16. Despite that, Switzerland still enters as a heavy underdog.
Switzerland vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Switzerland +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Spain -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +270
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -120)
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Prediction
Spain 2, Switzerland 1
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line as Spain is just far too pricey.
Look at what Switzerland did to France, despite being the underdog. While I think Spain will manage to get through, the value is on Switzerland (+475). It’s 13th in the FIFA world rankings.
If the Swiss are going to do anything it must be Liverpool’s attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri getting the job done. They were more than doubled up in shots in the Round of 16, and if you replay Swiss-France, the result is probably different.
While the draw or Switzerland win seemingly offer good odds, they’re even a bit risky. The best bet in this area is for SWITZERLAND TO ADVANCE (+250).
While Spain is the more talented side and should be predicted to win, the underdog won three of the eight games in the Round of 16.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET the OVER 2.5 (-110) as the best value in this match. Both teams absolutely crushed the total in their Round of 16 matches and the offensive firepower is there.
The real reason to bet the Over is that Spain is clearly hitting its stride offensively with 10 goals in the last two games.
It’s not just one superstar either. In both games, five different players scored for Spain.
That said, Switzerland put up 3 goals on a solid French defense and also averaged over a goal per game in the Group Stage.
I expect at least 1 in the back of the net for Switzerland and at least 2 from Spain. This is the best bet of the match.
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