Switzerland vs Bulgaria Prediction & Tips
Unscathed from the Olimpico in Rome after the 1-1 draw against Italy, Switzerland will play at home against Bulgaria to qualify directly for the next World Cup. Italy and Switzerland are paired but the Azzurri have a better goal difference (13-2 against 11-2): the Swiss will have to win by scoring as much as possible (provided that Italy wins in Northern Ireland, ed). In the event of an even goal difference, Switzerland will pass thanks to the goal scored by Silvan Widmer in Rome. Having said that against Bulgaria, a distant relative of the squadron that twenty years ago amazed, but be careful because the team of coach Yasen Petrov boasts 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 games in all competitions including the 1-1 at home Italy. And speaking of 1-1, Bulgaria prepared for this challenge by drawing with this result in a friendly match in Odessa against Ukraine.
Switzerland boasts only one Over 2.5 in the last 6 qualifying matches for the World Cup, the one against modest Lithuania for 4-0.
Switzerland will play this match without striker Seferovic and without Xhaka. Also there will be some important absences in defense.
Bulgaria have lost only 1 of their last 6 races across all competitions.
Bulgaria “strange” away: they drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland and 1-1 with Italy before losing 3-1 with modest Lithuania.
Switzerland are favorites and will almost certainly win this match but will have to deal with some important absences and against a Bulgaria that comes fresh from a friendly match played on Thursday and that will have no thoughts other than to honor the national team. Why not risk another Under with Switzerland on the pitch? 3.5 also pays well.
Switzerland – Bulgaria FREE TIPS
Switzerland – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
