Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces a balanced Switzerland side in the World Cup quarterfinals. Despite having the greatest player ever, Argentina has looked unsteady in the past two games, struggling to beat Cape Verde and benefiting from questionable calls against Egypt.
Switzerland’s Chances
Switzerland has quietly taken advantage of their opportunities, with a good, well-rounded club and balanced scoring. They started with a 1-1 draw against Qatar, then destroyed Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1, beat Canada, and took down Algeria 2-0 and Colombia on penalty kicks.
It’s hard to back Switzerland here, as FIFA may want a France-Argentina title game. However, Argentina looks flawed lately, and Switzerland’s patient approach could lead to a draw. With Messi’s talent, Argentina is likely to score goals, but Switzerland’s methodical play could keep the game under 2.5 goals.
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