Argentina
Switzerland
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Argentina hosted Egypt and secured a 3-2 victory. This win marked their fourth consecutive triumph in the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Switzerland faced Colombia in their last World Cup match, which ended in a goalless draw. Despite the result, they remain unbeaten in their last five matches.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Colombia):
In a thrilling quarter-final clash, Argentina triumphed over Switzerland with a scoreline of 3-1, securing their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The match showcased Argentina's attacking prowess and tactical discipline, particularly in the second half.
Argentina dominated possession with 59% and launched a total of 22 shots, 7 of which were on target, compared to Switzerland's 11 shots and 5 on goal. The early breakthrough came from Alexis Mac Allister, who netted the opener in the 10th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi. This set the tone for Argentina's control throughout the first half.
Switzerland fought back after the break, equalizing through D. Ndoye in the 67th minute, but their hopes were dashed shortly after when B. Embolo received a red card for a second yellow, leaving Switzerland with ten men. This turning point allowed Argentina to exploit the numerical advantage, leading to goals from Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in extra time.
With a total of 8 corners to Switzerland's 2, Argentina's offensive strategy paid off, while their defensive efforts limited the Swiss to a mere 14 fouls. The match concluded with Argentina's tactical superiority evident, as they not only outperformed Switzerland in key statistics but also demonstrated resilience after conceding the equalizer.
Argentina has shown strong form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and scoring a total of 22 goals, averaging 2.75 goals per game. They have also been solid defensively, conceding only 5 goals, which gives them an average of 1.25 goals against per game. In contrast, Switzerland has been less prolific, with 8 goals scored in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.0 goals per game, while conceding only 2 goals, averaging 0.5 goals against per game.
In their most recent match, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2, showcasing their attacking prowess with 19 total shots and 7 on target. Their expected goals (xG) for that match was 2.84, indicating they created high-quality chances. Switzerland, on the other hand, played to a goalless draw against Colombia in their last match, winning on penalties. They managed only 7 total shots with 2 on target and an xG of 0.39, highlighting their struggles to create clear scoring opportunities.
Argentina is expected to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities, utilizing their attacking depth and creativity. Switzerland will likely focus on a compact defensive setup, looking to counter-attack when possible, but they may struggle to break down Argentina's defense.
E. Martinez
G
N. Molina
D
C. Romero
D
L. Martinez
D
N. Tagliafico
D
L. Paredes
M
R. de Paul
M
A. Mac Allister
M
E. Fernandez
M
L. Messi
F
J. Alvarez
F
G. Kobel
G
D. Zakaria
D
N. Elvedi
D
M. Akanji
D
R. Rodriguez
D
R. Freuler
M
G. Xhaka
M
F. Rieder
M
A. Jashari
M
D. Ndoye
M
B. Embolo
F
