FIFA 2026 World Cup - Switzerland vs. Algeria Tips

Match Details

Date: 3/7/26 1:00PM

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Switzerland: $2.00

Draw: $3.20

Algeria: $4.20

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We have Switzerland vs. Algeria predictions for the Round of 32 knockout match on Friday, July 3 at 1:00pm at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Switzerland’s World Cup campaign started ominously, but it has since picked up momentum as they look to progress to the Round of 16 with a win over Algeria.

Best Bet

Switzerland

Win

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$2.00

There were big concerns for Switzerland after they started their World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Qatar, but they have knuckled down and improved since.

They scored a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina before getting past Canada 2-1. Both wins were excellent results for the Swiss, and we’re not surprised to see them favoured to beat Algeria, who had only one win during group play.

We’re not sure what to make of Algeria’s 3-3 draw against Austria. Neither team wanted to win the game, so it’s tough to line up their form. They lost 3-0 to Argentina before beating Jordan 2-1, so they’ll need to improve on those efforts.

It won’t be a blowout, but Switzerland is good enough to win the game outright at $2.00. Those odds could firm closer to kick-off, so snap them up.

Same Game Multi Bet

Switzerland, Breel Embolo Goal or Assist, Ruben Vargas 1+ Shot on Goal, Under 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$11.45

We predict Switzerland winning 2-0, and one of those goals could come from Breel Embolo, who scored in their opening game against Qatar. He has a goal or assist in every group game, so he should have an impact in the knockout stages.

Ruben Vargas loves a shot on goal, and he could give the Algerian goalkeeper something to worry about. Punters get $1.43 for Vargas to have a shot on goal, and considering he has two goals already at this World Cup, those odds are generous.

Algeria should struggle to score goals, and if Switzerland scores a couple of early goals, they will drop back on defence and be happy to see out the game without pressing further.

Value Bet

Switzerland 2-0

Correct Score

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$10.00

We priced Switzerland 2-0 at $7, so we’re loving the doube-figure odds from bookmakers.

They have more attacking prowess than Algeria, and they’re playing well at the World Cup, so they should feel comfortable of scoring a couple of goals.

We have the Swiss goalkeeper keeping a clean sheet, so take the $10 odds.

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Daryl Curnow

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