Australia v Switzerland Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Australia head coach Tony Popovic gets one final chance to weight up his options when the Socceroos take on Switzerland at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.

The Aussies were edged out 1-0 by Mexico in their last outing and Popovic will be keen to see a repeat of the strong second-half performance his side gave against El Tri, while considering giving Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi debuts ahead of the World Cup starting.

Australia have been drawn in Group D for the finals, alongside co-hosts United States, Turkey and Paraguay.

Australia v Switzerland Tips Summary

Best Bet - Switzerland to win by one goal @ 3.50
Alternative Bet - Nestory Irankunda 2+ shots @ 2.10
Bet Builder - Dan Ndoye to score or assist, Under 7 corners & Draw or Switzerland - Double Chance @ 7.00

Australia v Switzerland Prediction

Best Bet: Switzerland to win by one goal @ 3.50

Having performed better as the game went on against Mexico, the Socceroos can make it tough for the Swiss in San Diego, but ultimately Murat Yakin's side may have just too much and go on to claim a narrow victory.

The Swiss have only lost one of their last 13 matches and went unbeaten in qualifying as they topped their group, while they have also kept clean sheets in six of their last ten outings.

Making their name as a team tough to break down, the Devils rouges have progressed from their group at all of the last three World Cup finals tournaments and that level of know-how can see them home against Popovic's men.

Alternative Bet: Nestory Irankunda 2+ shots @ 2.10

Nestory Irankunda was only used as a late substitute in the defeat to Mexico, which suggests that he may get an opportunity from the start against the Swiss.

The Watford forward has scored four times across his last nine appearances for the Socceroos, having endured a tough season in the English Championship as he netted just four times for the Hornets.

With that club goals record being far from impressive, it might pay to back youngster Irankunda to try his luck several times against the Swiss, rather than going with him to find the back of the net.

Australia v Switzerland Bet Builder Tip

• Dan Ndoye to score or assist

• Under 7 corners

• Draw or Switzerland - Double Chance
  

  Pays 7.00

Dan Ndoye may have scored just twice in his first season with Nottingham Forest, but he has netted in three of his last four appearances for Switzerland - notching against Sweden, Germany and Jordan.

The Socceroos have won a total of 15 corners across their last six matches, losing four of those contests, while the Swiss average less than four corners  in their last four, so under seven match corners has a chance.

The final part of this Bet Builder is a seemingly safe addition to the main bet, backing Switzerland to at least avoid defeat in a Double Chance with the draw included.

With both sides eager to avoid injuries on the eve of the tournament, this contest may not be too competitive or lively.

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Key Match Stats

• Australia have lost four of their last six matches, three by a single-goal margin.

• Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi are yet to make their Socceroos debuts.

• These two teams' only previous meeting ended 0-0 in September 2010.

• Switzerland have lost only one of their last 13 matches.

• The Swiss topped their World Cup qualifying group with four wins and two draws.

• Dan Ndoye has scored in three of his last four appearances for Switzerland.

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