Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction & Betting Tips | 7 July 2026

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BC Place is set to host a massive World Cup last-16 clash as Switzerland face Colombia. With both teams expected to be somewhat reserved, we're tipping a 1-1 stalemate. Switzerland put in a solid performance to beat Algeria 2-0, dominating the ball and restricting their opponents significantly. Denis Zakaria should be fit to play after a slight knock. Murat Yakin's side have been tough to overcome recently, securing 19 points from their last ten outings across all competitions, netting an average of 2.2 goals per game. However, the Swiss defence hasn't been impenetrable, with both teams finding the net in 80% of those matches. Colombia kept their strong World Cup run going by grinding out a 1-0 win against Ghana, making it three clean sheets on the bounce. With Jhon Cordoba sidelined through injury, Luis Suarez is likely to spearhead the attack, and Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz remains their key danger man. Los Cafeteros have won seven of their last ten games overall, letting in just 0.8 goals per match, and their defensive strength could be crucial in what looks set to be a tight affair. Given the defensive organisation on show from both sides, our primary tip is Under 2.5 goals, with the Half-Time Draw and a Draw also offering some appeal. This World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for Tuesday 7 July 2026, kicking off at 21:00.

Switzerland Team Form and Stats

Switzerland's recent performance across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions shows a mixed bag of results. Their overall form reads: win, draw, loss, draw, win, draw, draw, win, win, win, yielding an average of 1.90 points per game.

At home, their record is stronger: win, loss, win, draw, win, win, win, achieving 2.29 points per game. Away from home, however, it's been a different story with three draws and no wins, averaging just 1.00 point per game.

Looking at the statistics:

Overall, they have a 50% win rate, scoring an average of 2.20 goals and conceding 1.10 per game.

At home, their win percentage jumps to 71%, with an impressive average of 4.14 goals per game scored and 1.29 conceded.

Away from home, their win rate drops to 0%, with only 0.67 goals scored and 0.67 conceded on average.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has been a common occurrence, with an 80% rate overall, 86% at home, and 67% away. Clean sheets have been less frequent, sitting at 20% overall, 14% at home, and 33% away. They've failed to score in 10% of matches overall, 0% at home, and 33% away.

Expected Goals (xG) stand at 1.45 overall, 1.40 at home, and 1.55 away. Expected Goals Against (xGA) are 1.17 overall, 1.31 at home, and 0.88 away.

Colombia Team Form and Stats

Colombia have been in strong form recently, picking up 2.20 points per game on average across their last 10 outings in all competitions. Their record reads six wins, two draws, and two defeats. At home, they've maintained a solid average of 2.11 points per game, with their away form particularly impressive, yielding a perfect 3.00 points per game.

Overall, Colombia boast a 70% win rate. At home, they've won 67% of their matches, and remarkably, have a 100% win rate on the road. They average 2.50 goals per game in total, with their home tally at 2.33 and a staggering 4.00 goals per game away from home. Colombia score an average of 1.70 goals per game overall, 1.56 at home, and 3.00 away. Defensively, they concede just 0.80 goals per game on average, with 0.78 conceded at home and 1.00 away.

Both teams scoring has occurred in 50% of their matches overall, 44% at home, and 100% of their away games. They've kept clean sheets in 50% of their overall fixtures, 56% at home, but 0% away. Colombia have failed to score in just 10% of their games overall, 11% at home, and never away. Their expected goals (xG) stand at 1.75 overall, 1.77 at home, and 1.53 away. Conversely, their expected goals against (xGA) are 0.91 overall, 0.92 at home, and 0.85 away.

Switzerland vs Colombia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There are no previous head-to-head results on record for these two sides.