Preview
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio ought to be absolutely match and able to play in its World Cup last-16 match in opposition to Switzerland on Tuesday.
Centre half Danilo Pereira, who sustained three damaged ribs final week, can also be recovering properly and will function later within the event.
His substitute within the final two matches was 39-year-old defender Pepe, who’s prone to maintain his place and be tasked with marking Swiss striker Breel Embolo, who has scored twice within the event.
Pepe might be paired with Manchester City centre again Ruben Dias, who was rested for his or her final group match in opposition to South Korea which Portugal misplaced 2-1.
Santos was compelled right into a change at left again after Nuno Mendes was dominated out of the World Cup attributable to an damage suffered within the first half in opposition to Uruguay.
Santos switched Joao Cancelo to the left and introduced in Diogo Dalot at proper again and the coach is predicted to maintain the identical formation in opposition to Switzerland.
Predicted 11 – Portugal vs Switzerland
Portugal: Costa – Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo – B. Silva, Neves, Carvalho – Fernandes – Felix, Ronaldo
Switzerland: Sommer – Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez -Freuler, Xhaka – Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas – Embolo
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo will bid once more to equal the report of World Cup objectives scored for Portugal held by Eusebio, who racked up 9 in 1966 in England.
Switzerland have their very own ahead in search of a spot within the report books.
Xherdan Shaqiri’s purpose in opposition to Serbia within the group stage meant he has discovered the web in additional World Cup tournaments than some other Swiss participant, having additionally scored in 2014 and 2018.
He is one purpose away from matching essentially the most World Cup objectives scored by a Switzerland participant – six, by Sepp Huegi all in 1954.
The Swiss quietly completed second of their group behind Brazil, victories over Cameroon and Serbia incomes their place within the final 16.
Head to Head Record
Played: 25 | Portugal: 9 | Switzerland: 11 | Draws: 5
World Cup Form
Portugal
Won 3-2 vs Ghana
Won 2-0 vs Uruguay
Lost 1-2 vs South Korea
Switzerland
Won 1-0 vs Cameroon
Lost 0-1 vs Brazil
Won 3-2 vs Serbia
Get all the outcomes for the FIFA World Cup 2022 right here: Full record of all matches, scores, outcomes, goalscorers
When and the place to observe
When will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, December 7.
Where will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at Lusail Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match in India?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match might be telecasted dwell on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and properly as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup might be dwell streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match outdoors India?
Argentina – Live Stream: Telemundo
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – TremendousSport and Showmax Pro.