Top of Group H In this Round of 16 encounter, the runners-up of Group G, Portugal, will compete against Switzerland. The winners of these two groups at the FIFA World Cup 2022 were predictable, unlike the winners of a few other groups. Portugal took first place in Group H while Brazil won Group G.
Overview
Portugal got off to an excellent start, defeating Ghana 3-2 and Uruguay 2-0. South Korea surprised them by winning 2-1. After being destroyed 1-4 by Brazil, the Korean squad is out of the competition. Portugal will now be in charge of moving Group H along. Brazil overcame Switzerland in the group stage despite having the same number of points as them (Switzerland). Two teams that had quite different outcomes in their final group matches meet off in one of only two all-European matchups in a diverse last 16. A critical position in the quarterfinals is on the line.
Teams
Portugal
Portugal advanced as the top team in the group despite suffering their first loss at Qatar 2022 in the last match, owing to Uruguay’s victory over Ghana. They are currently attempting to advance to the round of 16 for the first time since placing fourth in Germany in 2006. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared the record for the most world cup goals up until December 4 because neither player had ever scored in the knockout stage. As Portugal hopes their golden kid will shine and find the net this time, CR7 will now have a chance to get past Messi.
Switzerland
Switzerland is aware that Portugal is not the favorite to win in the round of 16, but they also understand that anything can happen this time. It doesn’t really matter who is physically stronger because FIFA 2022 has produced many surprising results, including Portugal losing their most recent match 2-1 to South Korea. At any world cup, Switzerland has never won three straight games. Since hosting the world cup in 1954, Switzerland has not advanced past the quarterfinals. In order to have a chance to set new records, they must win this game.
Head-to-Head
Portugal vs Switzerland have played 20 games together thus far. Portugal has triumphed in nine of those games while Switzerland has triumphed in 11, with five of those games ending in draws. Switzerland defeated Portugal 2-0 in their lone previous encounter at a major event, which occurred at Euro 2008.
Key Players
There are rumors concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness and form, despite the fact that he will be an important player to watch. Bruno Fernandes scored twice for Brazil over Uruguay. He will thus also have a significant role. Both Xherdan Shaqiri and Breel Embolo, who has already scored twice in this tournament, will be important players to watch for Switzerland.
Date, Time & Venue
On December 7 at 1:00 A.M., the Portugal vs. Switzerland game will take place in Lusail Stadium.
Live-streaming Details
The Portugal vs. Switzerland game will be live-streamed for free on the Jio Cinema app and website, as well as on the Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels.
Prediction
There will be at least one goal scored by CR7. Portugal will advance to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory.
