Switzerland
Football FIFA World Cup BC Place Vancouver Wed 24 Jun 15:00
Canada
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Switzerland vs Canada Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -143

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Under 2.5 is Our Best Bet

Switzerland and Canada may not score many goals between them and that means we will wager on Under 2.5. This Total Goals pick could be the best plan of action and you can secure a price of -143.

Continue reading for our full Switzerland vs Canada betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Switzerland vs Canada Preview

Switzerland square off against Canada in this FIFA World Cup Group B encounter at BC Place Vancouver, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 24 June.

Both teams have collected four points from their opening two matches, but Canada lead the group thanks to a superior goal difference. Switzerland therefore need a victory here if they are to top Group B.

BC Place is a climate-controlled indoor venue where conditions will be maintained at a comfortable 22°C (72°F) throughout the match.

Switzerland opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Qatar before recording a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium. In that match, the Red Crosses dominated possession with 62% of the ball and registered seven shots on target, with Johan Manzambi scoring twice while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also found the net.

Canada began the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina before recording a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar at BC Place. Jesse Marsch's team enjoyed 68% possession and registered 11 shots on target, with Jonathan David leading the way by scoring a hat-trick.

Little History Between the Teams

Switzerland and Canada have met only once before, with Canada claiming a 3-1 victory in a friendly match back in 2002.

FIFA World Cup G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Canada logo Canada 2 1 1 0 7 1 6 7:1 4
2 Switzerland logo Switzerland 2 1 1 0 5 2 3 5:2 4
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Switzerland – Last 10 Competitive Games

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 12.1 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. Switzerland have had 58.4% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 7.1 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal, while earning 3.5 corners.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorer is Breel Embolo on 5 goals, while Johan Manzambi has bagged 4 and Granit Xhaka 3. Ruben Vargas has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has 4 clean sheets.

Canada – Last 10 Competitive Games

Canada have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.2 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Reds average 55.8% possession, 7.5 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 7.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Jonathan David is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Nathan Saliba and Tajon Buchanan have 3. Nathan Saliba, Promise David and Mathieu Choiniere have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Maxime Crepeau has 2 clean sheets.

Main Match Prediction

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 Goals. The latest xG data and underlying statistics suggest a low-scoring Group B encounter, with both teams already through to the knockout stages. Odds of -143 look generous for this selection.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the World Cup experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 6 Switzerland competitive games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Switzerland games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canada competitive games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Canada games.
Under 2.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you are looking for bigger odds, then Under 1.5 Goals is a viable alternative. This bet will reward backers if there’s a goalless draw or one of the teams lands a victory by a single goal.

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Correct Score Prediction

Switzerland Switzerland logo 1 - 1 Canada logo Canada

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +450. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan David Over 2.5 Shots -133 BetMGM logo

Jonathan David (Canada) has recorded over 2.5 shots in back-to-back games. We recommend backing the -133 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Jonathan David Player Prop Odds

Cyle Larin to Score +260 BetMGM logo

Cyle Larin (Canada) has scored in his past two games. We’re content to land the +260 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Cyle Larin Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -143
Full-Time Result Draw +200
Player Shots Jonathan David Over 2.5 -133

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got no more than two goals in total, a draw on the Full-Time Result together with Jonathan David (Canada) to manage Over 2.5 shots.

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Switzerland vs Canada Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Full-Time Result Odds Suggest a Close Contest

This World Cup encounter sees Switzerland available at +143 and Canada priced at +225 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +200 about the draw.

Switzerland -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -100. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Canada. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. BTTS Yes is on offer at -133 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to World Cup matches, with the recommended football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Breel Embolo Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in favourite Breel Embolo to find the net first can get +380, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +150.

Player Goals
Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
First
+380
Anytime
+150
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Cedric Itten (Switzerland)
First
+480
Anytime
+200
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Jonathan David (Canada)
First
+525
Anytime
+210
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Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland)
First
+575
Anytime
+240
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Player Shots On Target
Jonathan David (Canada)
Over 0.5
-270
Under 0.5
-
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Dan Ndoye (Switzerland)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
-
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Cedric Itten (Switzerland)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
-
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Cyle Larin (Canada)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-
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Jonathan David (Canada)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
-
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Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland)
Over 2.5
-102
Under 2.5
-
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Cyle Larin (Canada)
Over 2.5
+108
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Switzerland logo Switzerland Stats
Canada logo Canada Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
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Switzerland vs Canada Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Switzerland vs Canada before making your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Previous Switzerland Lineups

18 Jun FIFA World Cup
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and H.
13 Jun FIFA World Cup
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
06 Jun Friendlies
Switzerland 1-1 Australia
31 May Friendlies
Switzerland 4-1 Jordan
31 Mar Friendlies
Norway 0-0 Switzerland
27 Mar Friendlies
Switzerland 3-4 Germany

Previous Canada Lineups

18 Jun FIFA World Cup
Canada 6-0 Qatar
12 Jun FIFA World Cup
Canada 1-1 Bosnia and H.
05 Jun Friendlies
Canada 1-1 Ireland
01 Jun Friendlies
Canada 2-0 Uzbekistan
31 Mar Friendlies
Canada 0-0 Tunisia
28 Mar Friendlies
Canada 2-2 Iceland

Injuries & Suspensions

Switzerland Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Canada Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Switzerland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Murat Yakin

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Granit Xhaka 10 M 2 180 2 0 1 0 0 0
Gregor Kobel 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Manuel Akanji 5 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Nico Elvedi 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Ricardo Rodriguez 13 D 2 178 2 0 0 0 0 0

Canada Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jesse Marsch

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Richie Laryea 22 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Alistair Johnston 2 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Maxime Crepeau 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Stephen Eustaquio 7 M 2 179 2 0 0 0 0 0
Luc De Fougerolles 4 D 2 160 2 0 0 0 1 0
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World Cup Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mexico 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
2 South Korea 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Czech Republic 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
4 South Africa 2 0 1 1 1:3 1
World Cup Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Canada 2 1 1 0 7:1 4
2 Switzerland 2 1 1 0 5:2 4
3 Bosnia and H. 2 0 1 1 2:5 1
4 Qatar 2 0 1 1 1:7 1
World Cup Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Brazil 2 1 1 0 4:1 4
2 Morocco 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
3 Scotland 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
4 Haiti 2 0 0 2 0:4 0
World Cup Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 USA 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Australia 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Paraguay 2 1 0 1 2:4 3
4 Turkey 2 0 0 2 0:3 0
World Cup Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Germany 2 2 0 0 9:2 6
2 Ivory Coast 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Ecuador 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
4 Curacao 2 0 1 1 1:7 1
World Cup Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Netherlands 2 1 1 0 7:3 4
2 Japan 2 1 1 0 6:2 4
3 Sweden 2 1 0 1 6:6 3
4 Tunisia 2 0 0 2 1:9 0
World Cup Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
2 Iran 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
3 Belgium 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
4 New Zealand 2 0 1 1 3:5 1
World Cup Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Spain 2 1 1 0 4:0 4
2 Uruguay 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
3 Cape Verde 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
4 Saudi Arabia 2 0 1 1 1:5 1
World Cup Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 France 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Norway 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
3 Senegal 2 0 0 2 3:6 0
4 Iraq 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
World Cup Group J
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Argentina 2 2 0 0 5:0 6
2 Austria 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
3 Jordan 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
4 Algeria 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
World Cup Group K
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Colombia 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
2 DR Congo 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
3 Portugal 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
4 Uzbekistan 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
World Cup Group L
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 England 1 1 0 0 4:2 3
2 Ghana 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
3 Panama 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
4 Croatia 1 0 0 1 2:4 0

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