FIFA 2026 World Cup - Switzerland vs. Colombia Tips

Match Details

Date: 8/7/26 6:00AM

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Switzerland: $3.60

Draw: $3.05

Colombia: $2.20

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We have Switzerland vs. Colombia predictions for the Round of 16 knockout match on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00am at BC Place in Vancouver.

It should be an intriguing contest, with Switzerland and Colombia meeting only once previously at the World Cup. Colombia won that meeting, and the South Americans are $1.60 favourites to progress to the quarterfinals.

Best Bet

Switzerland

To Qualify

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$2.35

It was a tough start at the World Cup for Switzerland, but they improved steadily following a 1-1 draw with Qatar.

Wins over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, and Algeria have put them into this position, and although Colombia have been good, we have Switzerland advancing to the quarterfinals in a low-scoring affair in Canada.

Colombia scored wins over Uzbekistan, DR Congo, and Ghana, and a 0-0 draw with Portugal. It’s solid form without being amazing, but we worry about the lack of scoring for Colombia, who have only two goals from their last three games.

Switzerland has more attacking players like Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, and after winning their last three games, momentum is on their side. Punters get $2.35 for Switzerland to qualify for the next round and $3.60 to win after 90 minutes.

Both options are worth including in World Cup picks but take them to qualify for more insurance.

Same Game Multi Bet

Switzerland to Advance, Breel Embolo Goal or Assist, Both Teams to Score (No), Under 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$39.00

Punters get a massive $39 for our Switzerland vs. Colombia SGM, and it has a good chance of cashing.

Embolo has a goal or assist in his last three games, and he’s an important player for Switzerland. We expect him to score their opening goal, and that could be enough to get them across the line. The $2.75 odds for a goal or assist are worth including in football picks.

We don’t predict Colombia scoring a goal. They’re better on defence than attack, and if Switzerland gets 1-0 up, they will be forced to play away from their strengths. It’s why we like under 2.5 goals, which has a great chance of coming through for punters.

Value Bet

Switzerland 1-0

Correct Score

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$9.00

It might take only one goal for Switzerland to progress to the quarterfinals, and it could come in the first half.

We have Switzerland taking the game to Colombia, and we can’t see them sitting on their heels and hoping for a draw.

The 1-0 win pays $9 with World Cup odds, and it’s worth including as a value bet.

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Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.