Qatar
Switzerland
Switzerland
Qatar
Team Overview
In their last friendly match, Qatar faced El Salvador at home, ending in a goalless draw. Despite controlling 59% of possession, they struggled to convert that into clear chances, managing only one shot on goal.
Match statistics (Qatar vs El Salvador):
Team Overview
Switzerland played to a 1-1 draw against Australia in their latest friendly. They had a strong showing with 63% possession, but despite creating more opportunities, they couldn't secure a victory.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Australia):
In a gripping World Cup opener, Qatar managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to a dramatic own goal from M. Muheim in the dying moments of the match. Switzerland had taken the lead early on with a penalty converted by B. Embolo in the 17th minute.
The match showcased a clear disparity in possession, with Switzerland dominating the ball at 68% compared to Qatar's 32%. The Swiss side also outshot their opponents significantly, registering 26 total attempts to Qatar's 7, although both teams managed 4 shots on target.
Qatar's resilience was evident as they fought hard despite being under pressure for most of the game. The home side received two yellow cards in the first half, while Switzerland's D. Zakaria was cautioned just before halftime. The tactical substitutions made by Qatar around the hour mark injected fresh energy into their play.
As the match approached its conclusion, Qatar's persistence paid off when Muheim inadvertently turned the ball into his own net during a chaotic moment in the box, leveling the score and sending the home fans into a frenzy. This result leaves both teams with a point as they look ahead to their next group stage fixtures.
Qatar has struggled in their recent matches, failing to score in their last two friendlies, resulting in a total of 0 goals in their last 10 games. Their defensive record shows they have conceded 1 goal per game on average in the same period. In contrast, Switzerland has shown better form, scoring 9 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game, and conceding 1.4 goals per game.
In their last 10 matches, Qatar has not managed to secure a win, while Switzerland has a more favorable record with 4 wins. The head-to-head statistics favor Switzerland, who won the only previous encounter against Qatar with a score of 0-1. This historical context, combined with Qatar's current form, suggests a challenging match for the home side.
Switzerland is likely to control possession and create more scoring opportunities, utilizing their attacking players effectively against a Qatar defense that has shown vulnerabilities. Expect Switzerland to exploit the flanks and take advantage of set pieces, which could lead to additional scoring chances.
Qatar
0
0
0
Switzerland
2
1
1
M. Abunada
G
A. Al Oui
—
Pedro Miguel
D
B. Khoukhi
D
H. Al Amin
D
J. Gaber
M
A. Fathi
M
I. Laye
M
Y. Abdurisag
F
A. Afif
F
Edmilson Junior
F
G. Kobel
G
S. Widmer
D
N. Elvedi
D
M. Akanji
D
R. Rodriguez
D
M. Aebischer
M
G. Xhaka
M
R. Freuler
M
D. Ndoye
M
J. Manzambi
F
Z. Amdouni
F
