England vs Switzerland Euro 2024 Quarter Final: Odds, Projected Lineups & Match Guide (July 6)
England face Switzerland in a critical Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf on Saturday (noon ET, FOX).
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The Three Lions enter as slight favorites despite struggling through the group stage and requiring late heroics from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to overcome Slovakia 2-1 in the Round of 16. Switzerland, meanwhile, ride an eight-match unbeaten streak after impressively eliminating defending champions Italy.
Match Odds (via Bet365):
- England: +120 (44.1% implied probability)
- Switzerland: +290 (25%)
- Draw: +190 (33.3%)
- To Advance: England -169, Switzerland +140
Projected Lineups:
England (3-5-2):
- Pickford
- Konsa, Stones, Maguire
- Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Bellingham, Foden, Saka
- Kane, Rashford
Switzerland (4-2-3-1):
- Sommer
- Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez
- Xhaka, Freuler
- Shaqiri, Zakaria, Vargas
- Okafor
Key Analysis:
- England unbeaten in last 13 meetings vs Switzerland
- Southgate likely switching to 3-5-2 formation
- Switzerland seeking first-ever major tournament semifinal
- Both teams have scored in 4 of last 5 meetings
Best Bets:
- England moneyline (+120)
- Both teams to score (+110)
- Jude Bellingham to be carded (+550)
England's superior individual talent and renewed confidence after their dramatic Round of 16 victory should prove decisive against a well-organized but less dynamic Swiss side.