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Qatar 11 Switzerland
13 Jun · Sat · Levi's Stadium
Our top forecastSwitzerland or draw
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Match summary

Qatar and Switzerland drew 1-1 at Levi's Stadium in their Group B opener. Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. Switzerland looked set to take all three points before Boualem Khoukhi struck deep in stoppage time (90+5') to snatch a dramatic equaliser for Qatar. The late goal leaves all four teams in Group B level on one point each after matchday 1. Next: Switzerland v Bosnia & Herzegovina and Canada v Qatar on 18 June. Our top forecast — Switzerland or draw — landed, as Khoukhi's stoppage-time leveller kept the pick on the right side of a dramatic finish.

Group B standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Switzerland3210+47
2Canada3111+54
3Bosnia & Herzegovina3111-14
4Qatar3012-81
What we predicted before the match
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Qatar – Switzerland Prediction and Betting Tips

Qatar national football team logo
Qatar
D L D D D
vs
12:00
13 Jun · Sat
Switzerland national football team logo
Switzerland
D W D L
Kick-off: 12:00 local (13 Jun) · 19:00 UTC Venue: Levi's Stadium Referee: Said Martínez (Honduras)
Top forecast + 4 supporting tips
5 picks
Top Pick
X2 Switzerland or draw 70% confidence
4.01odds

Qatar are winless across their last five (about 0.6 scored, 1.8 conceded) while Switzerland arrive scoring freely, making a Qatar win unlikely.

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Total Team 1 Under:1.5 74%
Qatar under 1.5 goals
1.09 odds
Total Team 2 Over: 0.5 76%
Switzerland over 0.5 goals
1.05 odds
Total:Over: 1.5 64%
Over 1.5 goals
1.17 odds
Total:Over: 2.5 52%
Over 2.5 goals
1.58 odds
Qatar open against Switzerland in a group-stage tie that looks, on form, to favour the Europeans heavily. The hosts of 2022 arrive out of sorts, while Switzerland bring a settled, experienced core. Openers can still be cagey, but the gap in recent results is hard to ignore, and Switzerland will fancy a controlled start.

Qatar searching for form

Qatar arrive in poor shape, without a win in their recent matches: a 0-1 loss to Ireland, a 0-3 defeat to Tunisia, a 1-1 draw with Syria, a 0-1 loss to Palestine and a 1-2 defeat to Zimbabwe. Those games average around 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded, numbers that point to real struggles at both ends. No major injuries were reported in the squad, which is drawn almost entirely from the domestic league. Akram Afif and all-time top scorer Almoez Ali remain the main hopes of a side low on confidence.

Switzerland settled and dangerous

Switzerland come in with goals in their legs, beating Jordan 4-1 and pushing Germany close in a 4-3 defeat. Their squad, named early and described as settled, blends experience and quality. Striker Breel Embolo is a doubt over a travel issue and his availability is uncertain, but Granit Xhaka anchors the side and Manuel Akanji marshals a capable defence. Dan Ndoye adds pace and directness to a team comfortable controlling possession.

Prediction: Switzerland's class should tell

The teams have met once, Qatar winning a 2018 friendly, but current form points firmly the other way. The Qatar versus Switzerland prediction leans on Qatar's winless run and blunt attack against organised Swiss opposition, so a draw or Switzerland win carries clear value. Around it, Qatar are tipped to stay under 1.5 given their scoring struggles, Switzerland look good to register over 0.5, the match passing over 1.5 fits the Swiss threat, and the game going over 2.5 reflects Qatar's leaky defence.
Qatar — recent matches
06 Jun 2026 El Salvador 0 — 0 D
28 May 2026 Rep. Of Ireland 0 — 1 L
21 May 2026 Sudan 0 — 0 D
31 Mar 2026 Argentina 0 — 0 D
26 Mar 2026 Serbia 0 — 0 D
Switzerland — recent matches
06 Jun 2026 Australia 1 — 1 D
31 May 2026 Jordan 4 — 1 W
31 Mar 2026 Norway 0 — 0 D
27 Mar 2026 Germany 3 — 4 L
Limited recent international matches
14.11.2018 Switzerland vs Qatar 0 — 1

Key Players

Qatar
Akram Afif AM Al-Sadd · 90+ caps · 30 G
Almoez Ali ST Al-Duhail · 90+ caps · 45 G
Boualem Khoukhi CB Al-Sadd · 100+ caps
Saad Al-Sheeb GK Al-Sadd · 90+ caps
Switzerland
Granit Xhaka CM Leverkusen · 130+ caps · 14 G · Captain
Manuel Akanji CB Man City · 70+ caps
Breel Embolo ST Monaco · 75+ caps · 14 G
Yann Sommer GK Inter · 90+ caps

Injuries

Qatar
None reported
Switzerland
None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: Levi's Stadium
Capacity: 68,500
Levi's is notorious for sun exposure — afternoon kick-offs bake the pitch and sap legs, so timing and rotation matter.
Weather: Mid-June Bay Area: warm and sunny, ~26–30°C in daytime.

Suspensions

Qatar
None reported
Switzerland
None reported

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