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Horse Racing Euro 2021 France vs Switzerland Bet Builder Tips
France take on Switzerland in the first round of the knockout stage at Euro 2021. The match will take place at National Arena in Bucharest, starting at 21:00 (CET)
| France vs Switzerland ODDS TO PROGRESS | ODDS | PROBABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| France odds to progress | 1.28 | 78.1% |
| Switzerland odds to progress | 3.50 | 28.6% |
Odds at bet365 as at 11 am 28th June 2021. Odds may now differ
France did well to finish atop Group F with one victory and two draws. They won their opener against Germany with a 1:0 result but went on to play a 1:1 draw against Hungary. Their final match in the group stage was a 2:2 stunner against Portugal at Puskas Arena.
Switzerland played in much lighter circumstances in Group A. Their opener was a 1:1 draw against Wales, but they lost by 3:0 to Italy in their second match. The Swiss bounced back well in their final match to defeat Turkey with a 3:1 result and qualified as one of the third-placed teams in the group stage.
France have been an enigma in the group stage but still managed to finish atop the ‘group of death’. Mbappe is still struggling to find the net, but this will be the perfect opportunity to improve their form and get this team back on track. They will be facing a team that isn’t shy to attack but can also make fatal mistakes and become vulnerable to counters.
This is where France likes to get their opportunities, and there will be many transition chances for them in this one. But their defense will have to perform at the highest level, just like in their opener against Germany.
But Vladimir Petkovic will have something to say about that. His team is coming off a 3:1 victory against Turkey, and they want to use Shaqiri’s good form as much as possible. The Swiss can’t possibly hope to outrun France in transition, so they will have to dominate the ball and build toward chances.
France vs Switzerland Betting Stats & Facts
- In their last seven meetings, France have taken the victory four times, whilst the Swiss have taken none, leaving three draws.
- This will be the fifth meeting at a major competition for these two teams, and the record is two wins for France and two draws.
- Out of their last 17 matches in major competitions, France have only lost one – the Euro 2016 final.
- Switzerland have made it to the knockout stage of a major tournament for the fourth time in a row. They were bounced in the first match of the knockout stage in all three previous appearances.
France vs Switzerland Bet Builder Tips
- Full-Time score will be France 2:0
- Under 4 cards in the match for both teams
- Xhaka Over 60.5 passes
France vs Switzerland Bet Builder is available on bet365 at odds of 23.00.
Odds at bet365 as at 11 am 28th June 2021. Odds may now differ
France haven’t been the goalscoring machine everyone expected to see in the group stage, but they are a pragmatic team that usually gets going in the knockout stage. They have a much better team in this one, and we saw how Switzerland can struggle against stronger teams.
But this is the knockout stage, and defense will be a key factor in this one. You can bet that France will increase their defensive effort, and won’t allow the Swiss to roam around the box like Portugal did. Switzerland will also tune up their defense, but it simply won’t be enough to stop France. France have multiple options to create and finish opportunities, and the Swiss won’t be able to cover everything.
Despite averaging 6.33 yellows per match, referee Fernando Rapalini has cut down on his bookings in the Euro 2021 tournament thus far. He dished out three yellows in the Ukraine – North Macedonia match and just two in the Croatia vs Scotland match. Don’t forget, Rapalini is an Argentinian on an exchange program in this tournament, and it is in his best interest to keep a drama-free match.
Xhaka is the pillar of Switzerland’s team and he gets a lot of touches every match. Xhaka’s passing accuracy in the group stage was 92% and he averaged 67 passes per match. If France indeed relies on the counterattack in this one and allows Switzerland to control the ball, Xhaka should easily go over the 60.5 passes mark.
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