England vs. Switzerland prediction, odds: Expert reveals international friendly picks, bets for March 26, 2022
Written by Lucky Wilson | KJMM.COM on March 25, 2022
England and Switzerland have locked up 2022 FIFA World Cup spots, and they’ll tune up for the tournament with an international friendly match Saturday at London’s Wembley Stadium. The 2022 World Cup draw is April 1, with the tournament in Qatar kicking off Nov. 21. Both teams went unbeaten to finish at the top of their qualifying groups, and they have put together top squads for their first games of the calendar year. The Three Lions haven’t lost a game since a Nations League setback to Belgium in November 2020, going unbeaten in 20 straight (16-4-0). The Swiss are unbeaten in their last 11, since a 3-0 setback to Italy at Euro 2020. They then finished ahead of the Italians in their World Cup qualifying group, playing the Azzurri to a pair of draws.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET. England is the -140 favorite (risk $140 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest England vs. Switzerland odds, with Switzerland the +425 underdog. A draw is priced at +250 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Switzerland vs. England picks or soccer predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the England vs. Switzerland matchup from every angle and just locked in his coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Switzerland vs. England:
- England vs. Switzerland spread: England -0.5
- England vs. Switzerland over-under: 2.5 goals
- England vs. Switzerland 90 minute money line: England -140, Switzerland +425, Draw +250
- ENG: England has amassed 31 goals in its past eight matches.
- SWI: Switzerland has conceded just two goals in its past eight.
Why you should back England
Manager Gareth Southgate has put together a formidable team for the run-up to Qatar 2022, and those players will be giving their all to impress the boss. Starting jobs are limited, with the Three Lions boasting a roster that features Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish among the attacking options. Kane had 12 goals in eight World Cup qualifiers as the team outscored its opponents by an astonishing 39-3 in its 10 games. He has 20 goals in all competitions for Tottenham this season. Sterling has 14 for Manchester City.
England has won eight straight friendly matches, and it hasn’t allowed a goal in one at Wembley since 2018. It has not lost to Switzerland since 1981, holding a 21-7 goal advantage and going 9-3-0 in the 12 games since then. The Swiss haven’t scored a goal in the past four. The last meeting was a 0-0 draw in a Nations League third-place match in 2019, which the Three Lions won on penalties.
Why you should back Switzerland
The Swiss come in with confidence after finishing atop a World Cup qualifying group that included four-time world champion Italy. Switzerland allowed just two goals in the eight qualifiers, and it can put out a strong starting 11 despite some injuries. The attack features Granit Xhaka of Arsenal and veteran Xherdan Shaqiri, who scored his first goal for Chicago Fire in MLS on Saturday. He has made previous stops at Liverpool and Bayern Munich in his career. They have combined for 38 goals in 198 appearances and are hard-nosed players who hound opponents.
The leadership of captain Xhaka and vice-captain Shaqiri has a big effect on the team, along with their ability to draw fouls and frustrate opponents. Atalanta’s Remo Freuler also brings a tireless work ethic to midfield, and Nico Elvedi of Borussia Monchengladbach anchors the back line.
How to make Switzerland vs. England picks
Green has analyzed the Switzerland vs. England match from all sides, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also provides his two confident best bets, with one that would bring a plus-money payout, and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert picks at SportsLine.
So who wins England vs. Switzerland on Saturday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Switzerland vs. England match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
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