The Swiss National Team’s reputation is well known by this point. A well-organized outfit that plays at a level above the sum of its parts, the Rossocrociati have given plenty of elite teams fits i…
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And if their performance against Serbia revealed to us some upside, the Rossocrociati’s 1-0 loss to Brazil reminded us that this team is still a chore. Switzerland held the tournament favorites to just 1.0 xG and didn’t allow a goal until the 83rd minute. That combination of defensive solidity and some sneaky offensive flair makes them a dangerous underdog against a Portuguese side that has looked vulnerable throughout this World Cup campaign. Portugal’s leaky defense makes it a shaky favorite against a Swiss team that punches up quite well in these situations.
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