Things are down to the last eight teams in the UEFA Euro 2024, as the round of 16th came to an end with not many surprises but a lot of entertainment.
We are taking a deep dive into the clash in which England will be facing Switzerland for a place in the semifinals, two teams that have shown different levels.
With one underdog performing at the top level and one title candidate in the doldrums, this match promises to produce sparks and, maybe, be the perfect chance to get good cash with a single bet.
When:Â
Saturday, July 6, 12:00 pm ET at the Merkur Spiel Arena
Moneyline odds:
England 2.305
Switzerland 3.975
Draw offs:
3.03
Where can I watch it?Â
Fox Sports, fubo TV, and VIX
Why Bet on England?
England came as the leader of Group C, as they were the only team to win a match in a group-plagued withdrawal. However, they suffered too much to take down Slovakia in the round of 16th, although they managed to pull the chestnuts out of the fire on time, even evading the penalties.
To this point, the Three Lions have been hugely disappointing to what was originally expected from them in terms of level, even if they have evaded high-level competition and could even reach the final without facing another candidate. But make no mistake, Switzerland is no easy match.
Gareth Southgate saw his side come within a minute of being knocked out by Slovakia and possibly losing his job. His team management was so bad that some experts say that England was playing against the Slavs and their DT, as he seemed desperate, made changes with no sense, and the team fell the consequences of his improvisation. They are unbeaten but avoided elimination in the fifth minute of added time. Jude Bellingham’s acrobatic strike was their first on target of the match.
While the Three Lions got through by a 2-1 scoreline after extra-time, they still came in for widespread criticism. Their play was disjointed, their formation lopsided, and they had many fitness queries. Additionally, Marc Guehi, one of their better performers, is suspended for this clash.
Why Bet on Switzerland?
Switzerland made their way to the second spot in Group A behind Germany, landing a single victory sandwiched between two draws. However, they managed to dispatch Italy easily, landing two goals and getting a clean sheet in their match in the round of 16th.
The Rossocrociati have surprised many and impressed with their performances, as Murat Yakin saw his side outclass, outfight, and outthink the reigning European Champions in the round of 16. Now, the well-organized Swiss remain unbeaten in the UEFA EURO 2024 and have racked up their second win.
Switzerland is full of individuals in the best form of their careers and, as a result, are playing with supreme confidence. Unbeaten in this tournament with impressive victories over Hungary and Italy, they also came within three minutes of beating Germany and topping their group.
They are led by Manuel Akanji, and skillful and intelligent defender who found his place in the world in Manchester, and Xherdan Shaqiri, a talented winger who may not be at the highest point of his career but keeps being a great weapon for his national team. Other stand-out names are the veterans Granit Shaka and Breel Embolo.
Final Betting Analysis: England vs. Switzerland
This step up in class for England could well find them out, making Switzerland look like massive value to win this clash.
Switzerland has to keep their momentum going and make the most of it at the start of this clash to slow down England before they get their gears turning.
The British team are favorites on the odds, but we believe it should be the other way around. So, our betting token is more than placed on the Central Europe team to get the upset, betting-wise. We’ll go for a 1-2.
Go for a victory for the Rossocrociati at 3.975. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $297.5 for a total payout of $397.5.