Switzerland vs Algeria preview

2026 World Cup, World
Vancouver Stadium Fri, 3 Jul - 3:00 AM
World Cup
Switzerland SUI
Algeria ALG
KICKOFF : Fri, 3 Jul - 3:00 AM
Round of 32

CONTEXT

Switzerland prepare to meet Algeria in the World Cup Round of 32 at Vancouver Stadium. The Swiss side enter as the stronger team with a clear power advantage and top domestic standing. Algeria occupy third place in their domestic setup yet trail significantly in overall metrics. Switzerland display superior recent form while both sides lack detailed outing records ahead of this clash. Power differentials point to a controlled approach from the home team against an Algeria side that must find ways to bridge the gap. Venue conditions in Vancouver may influence tempo but the core disparity remains structural. Both teams operate without fresh efficiency indicators leaving set piece and transition details reliant on proxies.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Switzerland lead domestically in first place while Algeria sit third.
  • Form: Switzerland hold a form score of 30.78 against Algeria's 4.89.
  • Squad: Switzerland are the stronger team with a power score of 38.76 to 13.21.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both Switzerland and Algeria.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not detailed in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence and relies on proxy values.
  • xVariable: Switzerland hold a power advantage of 25.6 points.
  • Market: Baseline split: Switzerland 47.9% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.1% (Δ+0%) | Algeria 24% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Switzerland M. Yakin
M. Yakin
VS
Algeria V. Petković
V. Petković
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Canada Rank: W
Bosnia and Herzegovina Rank: W
Qatar Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Rank: D
Jordan Rank: W
Argentina Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Switzerland
47.91%
Draw
28.11%
Away Algeria
23.99%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
38.76
13.21
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Switzerland
Algeria
Power Score
38.76
13.21
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
19
28

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Switzerland — Opponent-weighted form score
Algeria — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Switzerland Algeria

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Switzerland SUI Home
0 matches
Algeria ALG Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-30T00:02:04+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
G. Kobel
1 G. Kobel
L. Jaquez
25 L. Jaquez
N. Elvedi
4 N. Elvedi
M. Akanji
5 M. Akanji
R. Rodríguez Araya
13 R. Rodríguez Araya
R. Freuler
8 R. Freuler
G. Xhaka
10 G. Xhaka
J. Manzambi
9 J. Manzambi
D. Sow
15 D. Sow
R. Vargas
17 R. Vargas
B. Embolo
7 B. Embolo
O. Benbot
16 O. Benbot
R. Aït Nouri
15 R. Aït Nouri
R. Bensebaini
21 R. Bensebaini
A. Mandi
2 A. Mandi
R. Belghali
17 R. Belghali
N. Bentaleb
19 N. Bentaleb
H. Aouar
8 H. Aouar
F. Chaïbi
10 F. Chaïbi
I. Maza
22 I. Maza
R. Mahrez
7 R. Mahrez
A. Gouiri
9 A. Gouiri

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 03, 2026, 03:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium
Vancouver Stadium
Capacity
54500
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Gregor Kobel
Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
7.16
7
Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo Centre Forward
7.33
4
Nico Elvedi
Nico Elvedi Right Back
6.99
5
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji Left Back
7.11
9
Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi Right Wing
7.19
10
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka Defensive Midfield
7.38
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez Left Back
7.12
25
Luca Jaquez
Luca Jaquez Right Back
6.69
8
Remo Freuler
Remo Freuler Defensive Midfield
7.02
15
Djibril Sow
Djibril Sow Attacking Midfield
6.74
17
Rubén Vargas
Rubén Vargas Left Wing
7.55

Starting XI ▼

16
Oussama Benbout
Oussama Benbout Goalkeeper
5.36
9
Amine Gouiri
Amine Gouiri Centre Forward
6.78
2
Aïssa Mandi
Aïssa Mandi Right Back
6.81
7
Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez Right Wing
7.52
8
Houssem Aouar
Houssem Aouar Defensive Midfield
7.19
10
Farès Chaïbi
Farès Chaïbi Left Wing
7.28
15
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Rayan Aït-Nouri Left Back
6.61
17
Rafik Belghali
Rafik Belghali Right Back
6.7
19
Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb Defensive Midfield
6.86
21
Ramy Bensebaini
Ramy Bensebaini Left Back
6.88
22
Ibrahim Maza
Ibrahim Maza Attacking Midfield
6.69

CONCLUSION

Switzerland carry the clearer platform into this Round of 32 encounter through superior power and domestic standing. Algeria face a steep challenge yet retain scope to exploit any lapses in structure. The absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures leaves emphasis on overall squad strength. Vancouver Stadium offers neutral ground that may suit measured play from the favored side. Both teams enter without recent outing specifics which adds a layer of uncertainty to preparation. Switzerland appear positioned to dictate proceedings while Algeria must maximize limited opportunities. The match promises a test of organization against resilience.