To open group stage play for Group G, Switzerland will take on Cameroon on Thursday with kickoff at the Al Janoub Stadium set for 5 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Switzerland vs. Cameroon odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Switzerland has only 3 wins in their last 9 games of the 2022 season and has scored just 9 goals in their 9 previous fixtures. However, those wins do speak for themselves since they beat teams like Portugal, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Switzerland is 15th in the FIFA rankings.
The Swiss are always seen as an underdog team because they don’t have big names on the squad. However, one name that does stand out is M Granit Xhaka, who starts for Arsenal the top team in the EPL.
Cameroon is not the strongest team, but they made a strong run in AFCON and have won 7 games in their 2022 season so far. They are No. 43 in the FIFA rankings.
While only having an 18% chance to win this match, M Eric Maxim Copromoting, a Bayern Munich midfielder, will have something to say about that. The midfielder has 6 goals and 2 assists in 10 matches, which will put stress on the Swiss back line.
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Switzerland vs. Cameroon odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 12:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Switzerland -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Cameroon +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -150)
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Prediction
Switzerland 2, Cameroon 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Both teams have capable attackers, but the Swiss have more experience in their lineup. While they are viewed as a dark-horse team, Cameroon is just as much an underdog as the Swiss.
Switzerland has not lived up to expectations this season, but again, they are the more competitive side, so I wouldn’t bet against the favorites here. A Draw (+260) does have some value as Cameroon should put up a reasonable fight. Nonetheless, I would pass here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+130).
This will be an offensive game since the Swiss let in 14 goals in 9 games and Cameroon has let in 14 in 14 games against much weaker competition. Cameroon has scored 19 goals in 14 games this season as well.
Cameroon and Switzerland both have 2 strong midfielders that could show up in a big way on the offensive end of the pitch. Considering the lacking defense and competence in the midfield, distribution should happen easily.
The Swiss have scored 4 goals in their last 3 games and are going against a flimsy backline. Expect the Xhaka-led side to break through in this battle and score often.
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