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Portugal look to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years when they square off against Switzerland on Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese have exited in this round twice and failed to make it past the group stage once since going all the way to the semifinals in 2006, when they lost to France. The Swiss are making their third straight appearance in the Round of 16 but haven’t reached the quarters since 1954.
Kickoff at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar is set for 2 p.m. ET. The Portuguese are -111 favorites (risk $111 to win $100) in the latest Portugal vs. Switzerland odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Swiss are +340 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +225 and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Before locking in any Switzerland vs. Portugal picks or World Cup 2022 predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down Portugal vs. Switzerland from every angle and just revealed his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Switzerland vs. Portugal:
Portugal vs. Switzerland spread: Portugal -0.5 (-115)Portugal vs. Switzerland over/under: 2.5 goalsPortugal vs. Switzerland money line: Portugal -111, Switzerland +340, Draw +225POR: The Portuguese allowed just one goal in their two UEFA Nations League matches against Switzerland in JuneSWI: The Swiss have scored more than one goal only three times in their last 12 games across all competitionsPortugal vs. Switzerland picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Portugal
The Portuguese finished first in Group H with a 2-0-1 record, winning their first two matches of the tournament before dropping a 2-1 decision to South Korea on Friday. Bruno Fernandes played in only two of the three games but leads the team in scoring with two goals and a pair of assists. The 28-year-old midfielder netted both of his goals in Portugal’s 2-0 victory against Uruguay.
Portugal possesses another extremely dangerous offensive weapon in Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old forward tallied in the team’s 3-2 triumph over Ghana in its group-stage opener after recording six goals and an assist over six contests during World Cup qualifying. The Portuguese also received goals from forwards Joao Felix, Ricardo Horta and Rafael Leao during group play.
Why you should back Switzerland
The Swiss are led offensively by Breel Embolo, who was their top scorer during World Cup qualifying and has continued to produce in the tournament. After recording three goals and three assists in four qualifying matches, the 25-year-old forward tallied in Switzerland’s 1-0 victory against his native Cameroon and their 3-2 triumph over Serbia. Embolo has registered 13 goals and 10 assists in 62 career contests for the Swiss national team.
Switzerland saw two other players break through against the Serbs in their group-play finale. Forward Xherdan Shaqiri opened the scoring in the 20th minute while midfielder Remo Freuler netted the decisive goal in the 48th minute. The 31-year-old Shaqiri also has notched an assist after posting a goal and four assists in six qualifying matches.
How to make Switzerland vs. Portugal picks
Green has taken an in-depth look at Switzerland vs. Portugal and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in two confident best bets that both return plus money while offering a full breakdown of the 2022 World Cup match. He’s only sharing his World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Portugal vs. Switzerland in Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Switzerland vs. Portugal, all from the soccer expert who is up almost $35,000 since the 2017-18 season, and find out.