{"id":624597,"date":"2026-07-10T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/argentina-vs-switzerland-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-12-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:32:48","slug":"argentina-vs-switzerland-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-12-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/argentina-vs-switzerland-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-12-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Switzerland: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 12\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/argentina.png\" alt=\"Argentina\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Argentina<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">12 Jul 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">01:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/switzerland.png\" alt=\"Switzerland\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Switzerland<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Argentina to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.73<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/argentina.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Argentina<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/switzerland.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Switzerland<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">World Cup &middot; Quarter-finals<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Argentina vs Switzerland: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 12\/07\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 12 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Kansas City Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>Kansas City Stadium hosts a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final on 12 July as defending champions <strong>Argentina<\/strong> face a resilient <strong>Switzerland<\/strong> side enjoying their best tournament run since 1954. The Albiceleste, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a>, carry five straight wins and Lionel Messi&rsquo;s seven-goal brilliance into what could be his final World Cup chapter.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Argentina to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.73<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Dafabet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Argentina's five-match winning streak, Messi's seven-goal Golden Boot charge, and a proven ability to score in 11 consecutive World Cup fixtures make the case compelling.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 02:37 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 2-1<\/h3><p>Argentina are the justified favourites here, backed by five straight wins and Messi&rsquo;s seven-goal tournament haul. The only previous meeting at this stage, the 2014 Round of 16, ended Argentina 1-0 Switzerland, underlining a pattern of narrow Argentine dominance. Swiss absences, including Manzambi out and Aebischer doubtful, further weaken Yakin&rsquo;s defensive structure. <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a> reflects a team built to win tight knockout ties.<\/p><p>Both sides carry enough threat to find the net, but the total should stay modest. Switzerland kept a clean sheet through 120 minutes against Colombia, yet Argentina&rsquo;s attack has scored in <strong>11<\/strong> consecutive World Cup matches. Conversely, Argentina conceded twice against Egypt, leaving space for Embolo or Ndoye on the counter. 2.08 aligns with a competitive quarter-final where both defences are tested but not overwhelmed.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Bets for Argentina vs Switzerland<\/h2><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Argentina to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.73<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.70<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.65<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.66<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.69<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.03<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.12<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 02:37 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Argentina vs Switzerland, Odds Comparison<\/h2><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Argentina to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.73<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.70<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.65<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.66<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.69<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.46<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.46<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Switzerland to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.49<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.03<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.12<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 02:37 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Argentina enter this quarter-final as commanding favourites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a>, backed by five consecutive wins and Lionel Messi&rsquo;s seven-goal tournament haul. Their attack has scored in 11 straight World Cup matches, making them the most dangerous side remaining.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-pros\">\n<li><strong>Seven goals<\/strong> in the tournament for Messi, leading the Golden Boot race and scoring in every knockout round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Five consecutive wins<\/strong> in this World Cup, including a dramatic 3-2 comeback over Egypt from two goals down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11 straight World Cup matches<\/strong> with at least one goal scored, underlining Argentina&rsquo;s relentless attacking output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-0 H2H win<\/strong> over Switzerland at this exact stage in 2014, the only previous meeting between these sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Switzerland arrive at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">5.40<\/a> as heavy outsiders, despite a historic run to their first quarter-final since 1954. Key absences, including Manzambi out and Aebischer and Jaquez doubtful, threaten to undermine the defensive shape Yakin&rsquo;s system depends on.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-cons\">\n<li><strong>Zero goals scored<\/strong> in 120 minutes against Colombia, exposing serious attacking limitations at this level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three injury doubts<\/strong> in defence and midfield risk destabilising Switzerland&rsquo;s disciplined low-block structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only advanced via penalties<\/strong> after a goalless draw, suggesting the Swiss lack the firepower to hurt elite defences.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With Switzerland&rsquo;s attack severely limited and Argentina&rsquo;s defence occasionally porous, the double chance covering a narrow Argentine win pairs well with 1.63 as a complementary angle.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Argentina vs Switzerland<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Argentina<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">5\/5 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">60%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Switzerland<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">60%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Argentina<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Switzerland<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">5W<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3W 2D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2.8<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.0<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">1 Argentina &middot; 0 Draws &middot; 0 Switzerland<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Argentina vs Switzerland: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Argentina <strong>100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Switzerland <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: Argentina vs Switzerland<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Dafabet<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Argentina to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_home\">57.8%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.73<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">27.8%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Switzerland to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_away\">18.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.40<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">97.1%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.03<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">45.9%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.18<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">61.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.63<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Quarter-finals<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 12 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 01:00 UTC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Kansas City Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Argentina vs Switzerland<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Argentina<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-4-2<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Emiliano Martinez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Nahuel Molina<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Cristian Romero<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Lisandro Martinez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Nicolas Tagliafico<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Rodrigo De Paul<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Leandro Paredes<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Enzo Fernandez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Alexis Mac Allister<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Lionel Messi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Julian Alvarez<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Ger&oacute;nimo Rulli<\/li><li>Juan Musso<\/li><li>Gonzalo Montiel<\/li><li>Leonardo Balerdi<\/li><li>Nicolas Otamendi<\/li><li>Facundo Medina<\/li><li>Thiago Almada<\/li><li>Exequiel Palacios<\/li><li>Lautaro Martinez<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Switzerland<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Gregor Kobel<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Denis Zakaria<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Nico Elvedi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Manuel Akanji<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Ricardo Rodriguez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Granit Xhaka<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Remo Freuler<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Djibril Sow<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Dan Ndoye<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Breel Embolo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Ruben Vargas<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Yvon Mvogo<\/li><li>Marvin Keller<\/li><li>Eray C&ouml;mert<\/li><li>Aur&egrave;le Amenda<\/li><li>Miro Muheim<\/li><li>Ardon Jashari<\/li><li>Christian Fassnacht<\/li><li>Noah Okafor<\/li><li>Zeki Amdouni<\/li><li>Cedric Itten<\/li><li>Silvan Widmer<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Johan Manzambi <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A 4-4-2 versus a 4-3-3 sets up a fascinating midfield contest in this World Cup quarter-final. Argentina&rsquo;s probable shape sees <strong>Lionel Messi<\/strong> and Juli&aacute;n &Aacute;lvarez lead the line, supported by an industrious central block, while Switzerland&rsquo;s speculated structure relies on Granit Xhaka to dictate tempo against a high-energy Albiceleste press.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Argentina&rsquo;s lineup carries stronger sourcing from multiple credible outlets, whereas Switzerland&rsquo;s XI remains speculative, drawn from a single predicted source and adjusted for injury. That confidence gap means Murat Yakin could yet spring a tactical surprise, so treat the Swiss shape as indicative rather than settled heading into kick-off.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for Argentina vs Switzerland<\/h2><p>Argentina&rsquo;s five-match winning streak, Messi&rsquo;s seven-goal Golden Boot charge, and a proven ability to score in 11 consecutive World Cup fixtures make the case compelling. Switzerland&rsquo;s defensive resilience is admirable, but the Albiceleste possess the firepower and big-game pedigree to prevail. The recommended pick is an <strong>Argentina win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a><\/strong>, a outcome that reflects both current form and historical superiority.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for Argentina vs Switzerland?<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Argentina to win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a> is the primary pick, backed with 68% confidence. Five consecutive victories, including a stunning comeback against Egypt, combined with Lionel Messi&rsquo;s seven-goal Golden Boot lead, make Argentina the standout favourites and the single most decisive factor here.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for Argentina to win?<\/summary>\n<p>The best home-win price is available at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.73<\/a>. If you prefer safer coverage, a double chance backing Argentina or the draw requires a smaller leap of faith, though at reduced returns. Given Argentina&rsquo;s dominant form, the straight home win remains the sharper, more rewarding option.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n<p>Under 2.5 goals, covered at 1.63, looks the shrewder call. Switzerland were held scoreless across 120 minutes against Colombia and only progressed via penalties, signalling a limited attack. Even against Argentina&rsquo;s potent forward line, a tight, low-scoring affair seems the more probable outcome.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is Argentina vs Switzerland played?<\/summary>\n<p>The match kicks off at <strong>8:00 PM local time (CDT) on 11 July 2026<\/strong> at <strong>Kansas City Stadium<\/strong>, Kansas City. The UTC kickoff is 01:00 on 12 July 2026.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Switzerland pull off an upset against Argentina?<\/summary>\n<p>It is a genuine long shot. Switzerland&rsquo;s disciplined 4-3-3 block and a clean sheet in the knockout stage show defensive quality, but <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_switzerland_19606969\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">5.40<\/a> reflects how steeply the odds are stacked against them. Three injury doubts, including Manzambi and Aebischer, further weaken their chances of sustaining the upset.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n<p>The <strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong> market at 1.63 offers compelling value. Switzerland&rsquo;s attack was completely nullified against Colombia, and Argentina, despite their firepower, have shown they can grind out narrow wins. A cagey quarter-final with fewer than three goals is a well-supported angle distinct from simply backing the home side.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina vs Switzerland: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 12\/07\/2026 Kansas City Stadium hosts a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final on 12 July as defending champions Argentina face a resilient Switzerland side enjoying their best tournament run since 1954. 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