World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Colombia Tips, Odds & Prediction

* Odds supplied by Betway, accurate when published.

Colombia stand in Switzerland's way at BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday, with the game starting at 22:00 CAT, in the last of the last 16 ties and a quarter final spot up for grabs. Murat Yakin's Swiss won every one of their three group matches and got past Algeria to get here, scoring plenty along the way. Colombia have been stingy in defence, finishing top of their group and squeezing past Ghana, and they go in as narrow favourites. BettingTop10 South Africa has been eyeing this tie ever since the group stage finished. All our World Cup betting tips are waiting in our dedicated section.

Switzerland

Switzerland have been among the tournament's big surprises, stringing together three straight wins at a World Cup for the first time and netting ten goals in four matches. Johan Manzambi has emerged as the star of their run, while seasoned pros Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji give the team a solid backbone. Yakin has every player fit and available, which counts for a lot at this point. I don't think Switzerland will sit back, but Colombia's defence could prove a far harder obstacle than anything they have come up against.

Probable Lineup: Kobel; Zakaria, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.

Colombia

Colombia's run has been founded on a stingy defence, with three clean sheets from four games and a one goal win over Ghana in the knockouts. The major setback is losing striker Jhon Cordoba, who tore an adductor against Ghana and misses the rest of the tournament, leaving Luis Suarez as the probable number nine. Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez are still the chief playmakers, Diaz always dangerous down the left, although Jhon Arias and Richard Rios are each a yellow card away from a ban. As I see it, Colombia are well-drilled and lethal on the break, and their defensive strength makes them a tricky side to face.

Probable Lineup: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma; Puerta, Arias; Rodriguez, Diaz, Suarez.

Colombia's record at the back and knack for winning close games suggest a tight, low scoring affair instead of the open match Switzerland would prefer. I see Colombia nicking it by one goal and keeping a clean sheet while hitting on the break. My Switzerland vs Colombia call: Switzerland 0 Colombia 1.

Under 2.5 Goals (1.58)

Colombia have three clean sheets from four games, and their last two victories were both by a one goal margin. With their back line in great form and Switzerland up against much tougher opposition than in the group stage, my pick is under 2.5 goals at 1.58.