PORTUGAL - SWITZERLAND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SP, GROUP B October 10, 2017, 21:45 PROGNOSIS: GOL / GOL
PORTUGAL - SWITZERLANDQUALIFICATIONS FOR SP, GROUP B
October 10, 2017, 21:45
PROGNOSIS: GOL / GOL
Portugal accepts Switzerland in a decisive World B qualification group B match.
The match is a direct clash for the first place in the group and the right to direct the World Cup. At the moment, Switzerland is the first to score three points ahead of the second Portugal. This means that even a tie in Lisbon will be enough for the Crusaders to finish first and pack their luggage for Russia.
On the other hand, Portugal can also finish first if it is successful over Switzerland. European champions have a far better goal difference than the Crusaders, which would guarantee them the first position in eventual parity in the points. In other words, Celesao needs only three points on Tuesday night to climb first and secure a place at the big event in Russia.
The first clash between the two teams ended with a victory for Switzerland. Then the Portuguese were without their big star Cristiano Ronaldo, who was not ready to play. Now, however, the Golden Ball cavalry is in line, and it will be Selesao's great weapon at the meeting. If the Swiss are not perfect in their defense, they may have a real problem with Ronaldo's presence on the pitch.
So far Switzerland has been perfect in its performance - nine victories in nine played games. Vladimir Petkovic's team is confidently going to the World Championship, but they are facing a last hurdle. Until now, the "Crusaders" have only allowed five goals in their door, which speaks of a strong performance in defense.
As we have mentioned, Portugal's great weapon is Cristiano Ronaldo. This is what the statistics mean. Real Madrid's big star and world football has scored 15 goals in the qualifying career so far, with only Robert Lewandowski facing him in this respect. If the Swiss team fails to stop the "week", then it can also mean going on a barrage for them.