Argentina
Switzerland
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Argentina hosted Egypt and secured a 3-2 victory. This win continues their impressive run, marking their fifth consecutive win in the tournament.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Egypt):
Resumen del equipo
Switzerland faced Colombia in their last World Cup match, which ended in a goalless draw. This result halted their winning streak, but they remain unbeaten in their last five matches.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Colombia):
In a hard-fought quarter-final match, Argentina emerged victorious against Switzerland with a score of 3-1, securing their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Argentina took control early in the game, with A. Mac Allister finding the net in the 10th minute, assisted by the ever-influential L. Messi. The home side maintained 59% possession throughout the match, demonstrating their dominance as they launched a total of 22 shots, with 7 on target.
Switzerland fought back valiantly, equalizing in the second half through D. Ndoye in the 67th minute. However, their hopes were dashed shortly after as B. Embolo received a red card for a second yellow, leaving Switzerland with ten men. This turning point allowed Argentina to regain control and capitalize on their numerical advantage.
In extra time, Argentina's persistence paid off, with J. Alvarez scoring in the 112th minute and L. Martinez sealing the victory with a goal in stoppage time. The match concluded with Argentina having 8 corners compared to Switzerland's 2, further illustrating their attacking prowess.
Despite the defeat, Switzerland's defensive efforts were commendable, but the red card proved costly. Argentina's tactical superiority and effective finishing ultimately secured their progression in the tournament.
Argentina has shown strong form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and losing 2, scoring a total of 24 goals and conceding 10. Their recent performance includes a notable victory against Egypt in the Round of 16, where they won 3-2 after trailing at halftime. Switzerland, on the other hand, has also been solid, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 10. They recently progressed past Colombia in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
In terms of statistics, Argentina has an impressive goals per game average of 2.75 over their last four matches, while Switzerland averages 2.0 goals per game in their last four. Argentina's attacking prowess is complemented by their ability to create opportunities, as indicated by their higher expected goals (xG) in recent matches. Defensively, both teams have shown vulnerability, but Argentina's recent form suggests they are more capable of capitalizing on scoring chances.
Tactically, Argentina is expected to dominate possession and utilize their width to stretch the Swiss defense. They may employ quick transitions to exploit any gaps left by Switzerland, who will likely focus on maintaining a solid defensive shape and looking for counter-attacking opportunities.
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
