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Serbia vs Switzerland: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Marc Mayo
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Serbia vs Switzerland: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Switzerland and Serbia meet tonight in what is effectively another World Cup group-stage knockout match.

With Brazil set to top Group G unless they suffer an upset against Cameroon, the two European sides meeting in this decider know only can pass into the last-16.

A point should do for Switzerland, unless Cameroon shock the favourites, whereas at least a victory is required for Serbia in Doha.

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The Swiss have made the World Cup last-16 on four of their last five appearances at the tournament - although have not won a knockout tie since 1954.

Here are all the details...

Date, kick-off time and venue

Serbia vs Switzerland is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off today, December 2, 2022.

The match will take place at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar.

Where to watch Serbia vs Switzerland

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV4, with coverage beginning at 6.15pm.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the ITVX and ITV website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Fans

England and Wales fans (Jeremy Selwyn)
England and Wales fans (Jeremy Selwyn)
Ghana (AFP via Getty Images)
Ghana (AFP via Getty Images)
Japan (Getty Images)
Japan (Getty Images)
England (PA)
England (PA)
Brazil (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil (AFP via Getty Images)
France (PA)
France (PA)
Wales (Getty Images)
Wales (Getty Images)
South Korea’ (AFP via Getty Images)
South Korea’ (AFP via Getty Images)
USA (Getty Images)
USA (Getty Images)
Cameroon (AFP via Getty Images)
Cameroon (AFP via Getty Images)
Costa Rica (AFP via Getty Images)
Costa Rica (AFP via Getty Images)

Serbia vs Switzerland team news

Serbia XI: V. Milinkovic-Savic; Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, S. Milinkovic-Savic, Lukic, Kostic; Tadic; Vlahovic, Mitrovic.

Switzerland XI: Kobel; Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo.

Serbia vs Switzerland prediction

The Swiss are masters of grinding out results at this stage but come up against a very strong attack.

Whether Serbia’s exuberance up front will make up for their defensive issues is a key factor.

A 1-0 win to Switzerland.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar | Best Images and Moments

Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma appears to have the ball over the line before crossing it for a goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar (AP)
Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma appears to have the ball over the line before crossing it for a goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar (AP)
Germany players stand dejected at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E campaign and match v Costa Rica (AFP via Getty Images)
Germany players stand dejected at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E campaign and match v Costa Rica (AFP via Getty Images)
England’s Marcus Rashford scores their first goal from a free kick past Wales’ Danny (REUTERS)
England’s Marcus Rashford scores their first goal from a free kick past Wales’ Danny (REUTERS)
A pitch invader runs across the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup group H match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail (AP)
A pitch invader runs across the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup group H match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail (AP)
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal celebrates after their sides victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium (Getty Images)
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal celebrates after their sides victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium (Getty Images)
USA’s forward #10 Christian Pulisic scores his team’s first goal past Iran’s goalkeeper #01 Alireza Beiranvand during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and USA at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha (AFP via Getty Images)
USA’s forward #10 Christian Pulisic scores his team’s first goal past Iran’s goalkeeper #01 Alireza Beiranvand during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and USA at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha (AFP via Getty Images)
Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar, left, scores the second goal past Serbia’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic during the World Cup group G soccer match between Cameroon and Serbia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar (AP)
Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar, left, scores the second goal past Serbia’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic during the World Cup group G soccer match between Cameroon and Serbia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar (AP)
Brazil’s midfielder #05 Casemiro celebrates with teammates after he scored his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match v Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s midfielder #05 Casemiro celebrates with teammates after he scored his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match v Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha (AFP via Getty Images)
England’s Harry Kane reacts after missing a chance to score v USA (REUTERS)
England’s Harry Kane reacts after missing a chance to score v USA (REUTERS)
France’s Kylian Mbappe scores their second goal v Denmark (REUTERS)
France’s Kylian Mbappe scores their second goal v Denmark (REUTERS)
Fans from Japan wait for the start of the World Cup group E soccer match v Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, (AP)
Fans from Japan wait for the start of the World Cup group E soccer match v Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, (AP)

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Switzerland claimed a late 2-1 win over Serbia in their only previous meeting, which came in the 2018 World Cup group stage as the Swiss followed Brazil into the last-16.

Serbia vs Switzerland match odds

Serbia: 8/5

Draw: 23/10

Switzerland: 9/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).