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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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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
What we predicted before the match
Qatar – Switzerland Prediction and Betting Tips

Qatar
D
L
D
D
D
vs
12:00
13 Jun · Sat

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
X2
Switzerland or draw
70% confidence
4.01odds
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 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
Almoez Ali
ST
Boualem Khoukhi
CB
Saad Al-Sheeb
GK
Switzerland
Granit Xhaka
CM
Manuel Akanji
CB
Breel Embolo
ST
Yann Sommer
GK
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