World Cup Odds: Portugal-Switzerland prediction, odds and pick

Portugal and Switzerland are playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The winner will face the winner of Morocco-Spain. The Swiss are making their seventh appearance in Round of 16. Portugal finished in third place in 1966, fourth place in 2006 and fifth place. Switzerland lost all four of their previous Round-of-16 matches.

Portugal is a heavy favorite to beat Switzerland in the Round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in world. The midfielders have played well in this tournament. Pepe leads the defense with eight clears and four tackles. Diogo Dalot has added three tackles, while Antonio Silva has one clear and one tackle. Goalkeeper Diogu Costa has stopped eight shots from going into the net.

Switzerland is the underdog in the tournament. Breel Embolo is leading scorer and the midfielders set him up for success. Granit Xhaka has taken four shots with 167 passes, Remo Freuler has one goal on two shots and one assist, Ruben Vargas has a goal and an assist with one shot and 65 passes and Xherdan Shaqiri has goal with two assists. The offense continues to thrive and attack all angles. However, their defense has carried them at times.

Portugal is the better pick for the match against Switzerland. Portugal will wear down Switzerland and execute their chances.