The Second Group B Curtain Raiser Sees Qatar Take On Switzerland
San Francisco Bay Arena, USA | 2026 World Cup Group B | Saturday, June 13 | 8pm BST
Here at BetVictor News, we deliver the in-depth Qatar vs Switzerland preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Qatar Vs Switzerland Preview
After hosting the first-ever winter World Cup four years ago, Qatar are back on the global stage for the second time in their history. Julen Lopetegui’s side earned their place through the AFC qualification process rather than automatic entry this time around.
The Qatar World Cup stats from last time out make for fairly grim reading. They are the only host nation to have exited the tournament at the group stage, failing to a register a single point along the way. And the Maroon One’s task won’t be any easier in San Francisco.
Ahead of the second Group B clash, the Qatar vs Switzerland odds heavily favour the Europeans. The Swiss are widely considered as one of the toughest teams to navigate and although their squad isn’t littered with stars, they are great at frustrating more esteemed opposition.
But in this case, Murat Yakin’s men will be quietly confident of carrying on the Qatari’s harsh footballing lesson on the biggest stage. A first three points will be vital to Nati as they hope to claim top-spot ahead of Canada and Bosnia.
Qatar Vs Switzerland H2H Record
As heavily fancied as Murat Yakin’s side ahead of Saturday’s showdown, Qatar actually beat Switzerland 1-0 in their only previous meeting. Akram Afif scored the only goal of the game in a friendly clash in 2018.
That should provide food for thought when it comes to World Cup betting on BetVictor’s Qatar vs Switzerland betting markets.
Qatar vs Switzerland H2H record:
- Qatar 1-0 Switzerland – 2018
Qatar Vs Switzerland Team News
Goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada is likely to start in-between the sticks for Qatar. Pedro Miguel and Boualem Khoukhi should be installed as center-backs and Akram Afif – who Switzerland won’t have forgotten – will be aiming to add to his 39 international goals in California.
Meanwhile, the Swiss have a number of familiar faces who are set to feature. Sunderland midfielder and captain Granit Xhaka will anchor the midfield and the likes of Manuel Akanji, Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye and Burnley’s Zeki Amdouni are all expected to get the nod from the off. Noah Okafor is likely to be utilised from the bench.
Qatar’s last six in all comps:
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Switzerland’s last six in all comps:
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Qatar Vs Switzerland Predicted Lineups
Qatar predicted lineup:
Abunada; Al-Oui, Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Ahmed; Laye, Fathi, Gaber; Abdurisag, Afif, Edmilson
Switzerland predicted lineup:
Kobel; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Vargas, Rieder, Ndoye; Amdouni
Qatar Vs Switzerland TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio Station
Qatar vs Switzerland is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Qatar Vs Switzerland Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Qatar and Switzerland
- 41% of Qatar’s goals in qualifying came via set pieces
- Switzerland conceded just two goals in UEFA qualifying, the joint-second best (Spain conceded twice, England zero)
Top Betting Angles for Qatar vs Switzerland
Over 3.5 goals: With the Swiss aiming to get off to a strong start, expect the goals to flow. Online at 7/4.
BTTS (Yes): Has landed in five of Switzerland’s last six internationals. Available at 29/20.
Anytime goalscorers: Zeki Amdouni (11/10), Dan Ndoye (13/8), and Breel Embolo (10/11) all offer potential.
Qatar Vs Switzerland Prediction
As far as the Switzerland World Cup stats go, they’ll be hoping to emulate the classes of 1934, 1938 and 1954 whereby they achieved a quarter-final berth. And a strong opening day win will make the rest of the tournament stand up and take notice of Nati’s potential.
Owing to the gulf in class, we strongly fancy the Swiss to get off to a flying start on Saturday night.
Prediction: Qatar 1-3 Switzerland (10/1)
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