2018 FIFA World Cup – Switzerland vs Costa Rica Preview
AT A GLANCE
When? Wednesday 27th June, 19:00
Where? Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
What channel is it on? ITV4
Where can I stream the match? The match can be streamed online via ITV Player
Are tickets still available? https://www.ticketbisevents.com/en/group-e-brazil-switzerland-costa-rica-serbia-tickets/ca5915
THE TEAM NEWS
SWITZERLAND
- Switzerland got their World Cup back on track by coming from behind to beat Serbia last time out so they know a point will see them progress.
- Xhaka and Shaqiri's goal celebrations stole the headlines and there is a small chance they could both face action from FIFA from that.
- Petkovic will not make any major changes for this game but Gavranovic or possibly Embolo could come in for the ineffective Seferovic.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Sommer
Lichtsteiner, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez
Xhaka, Behrami
Shaqiri, Dzemaili, Zuber
Gavranovic
Unavailable: None
Doubtful: None
COSTA RICA
- Costa Rica came within minutes of holding Brazil to a draw but they eventually succumbed and were eliminated from the World Cup.
- Coach Oscar Ramirez may consider changes to give a few players in his squad some playing time and rotate some of the regulars.
- Waston, Calvo, Bolanos and Tejeda could all come into the line-up while Campbell may also be handed a recall into the attack.
Predicted line-up (5-4-1):
Navas
Gamboa, Acosta, Gonzalez, Duarte, Oviedo
Ruiz, Guzman, Borges, Venegas
Campbell
Unavailable: None
Doubtful: None
THE PREDICTION
Switzerland were excellent in the second half against Serbia to come from behind and win, and they will be confident they can ease through this game against a valiant but average Costa Rican side. Expect Petkovic's men to manage the game carefully and win while keeping a clean sheet.
