Switzerland
Canada24 June 2026 · Kick-off 20:00 · Stadium of Switzerland
The battle for the top spot in Group B heats up as Switzerland and Canada clash in what's shaping up to be a real highlight of the final group games. With both sides looking pretty evenly matched right now, we're going for a 1-1 draw. The Rossocrociati put on a fantastic show, thrashing Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, with young Freiburg talent Johan Manzambi grabbing the headlines after netting a brace. This gifted midfielder is now fancied to be in the starting lineup. Switzerland have been in good form over the last twelve months, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last ten outings and registering an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.61. Their attacking prowess has been particularly potent on home turf, where they've averaged 3.2 goals per match. Canada, on the other hand, sent a serious statement of intent by demolishing Qatar 6-0. The hosts unleashed an impressive 32 shots on goal, with Jonathan David bagging a hat-trick in a truly devastating attacking display. However, the win came with a blow, as midfielder Ismael Kone has been ruled out of the tournament with a leg injury. Nathan Saliba is anticipated to step into his shoes. The Canucks have also proven incredibly tough to break down recently, keeping clean sheets in seven of their last ten matches and conceding just 0.4 goals per game on average. Switzerland have been firing in goals lately, and Canada certainly possess plenty of attacking talent. With that in mind, we're leaning towards a bet on Both Teams to Score, as well as Canada or Draw (taking advantage of home soil) and Jonathan David to Score. This World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, kicking off at 20:00.
Looking at Switzerland's performance across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions, they've achieved the following:
**Form Results:** w, d, w, d, l, d, w, d, d, w
**Points Per Game:** 1.70 Overall, 2.00 Home, 1.40 Away
**Key Statistics:**
* **Win Percentage:** 40% overall, a strong 60% at home, but 20% away.
* **Average Goals Per Game:** They average 3.00 goals overall, a remarkable 4.80 at home, and 1.20 on the road.
* **Goals Scored:** They're scoring 2.00 on average overall, 3.20 when playing on home turf, and 0.80 away.
* **Goals Conceded:** They're letting in 1.00 goal per game overall, 1.60 at home, and a tight 0.40 away.
* **Both Teams to Score (BTTS):** This bet would have landed in 70% of their overall matches, a perfect 100% at home, and 40% away.
* **Clean Sheets:** They've kept a clean sheet 30% of the time overall, with 0% at home but a solid 60% away.
* **Failed to Score:** Switzerland haven't scored in 20% of their games overall, never failing to score at home (0%), but drawing a blank in 40% of away fixtures.
* **Expected Goals (xG):** Their xG stands at 1.61 overall, 1.57 at home, and 1.64 away.
* **Expected Goals Against (xGA):** They're expected to concede 1.01 goals overall, 1.31 at home, and 0.77 away.
Canada's recent performances across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions show a mixed bag. Their form reads as draw, draw, win, win, draw, draw, win, draw, draw, win, averaging 1.80 points per game overall.
At home, their record is draw, draw, win, draw, draw, win, draw, draw, win, yielding 1.67 points per game. Away from home, they've been on a winning streak: win, with an impressive average of 3.00 points per game.
Looking at the statistics:
Their overall win percentage stands at 40%, with 33% at home and a perfect 100% away. Canada average 1.90 goals per game overall, 1.89 at home, and 2.00 on the road. They've scored an average of 1.50 goals per game overall, 1.44 at home, and 2.00 away. Conversely, they've conceded just 0.40 goals per game overall, 0.44 at home, and none (0.00) away. Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in 30% of their matches overall, 33% at home, and never (0%) away. Clean sheets have been a strong point, with 70% overall, 67% at home, and 100% away. They've failed to score in 30% of games overall, 33% at home, and 0% away. Their Expected Goals (xG) are 1.62 overall, 1.70 at home, and 1.05 away. Expected Goals Against (xGA) are 0.66 overall, 0.62 at home, and 0.98 away.
There is no prior head-to-head record for these two clubs.
| Market | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Score | 1-1 | 6.00 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | Yes | 1.80 |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals | Under 4.5 Goals | 1.08 |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals | Under 3.5 Goals | 1.29 |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals | 1.73 |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals | Over 1.5 Goals | 1.36 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Breel Embolo | 2.75 |
| First Goalscorer | Breel Embolo | 6.00 |
| To be Booked | Moise Bombito | 3.75 |
| Asian Handicap | Canada +0.5 | 1.60 |
| European Handicap | Canada +1 | 1.53 |
| Shots on Target (Home) | Over 2.5 | — |
| Shots on Target (Away) | Over 2.5 | — |
| Shots on Target (Total) | Over 4.5 | — |
| Total Corners | 9 - 11 | 2.63 |
| Double Chance | X2 | 1.53 |
| Half Time/Full Time | X (Draw)/X (Draw) | 4.75 |
| Clean Sheet | Switzerland - No | 1.40 |