Portugal topped their group with 6 points and 2 wins from their first 2 group games. Scoring goals has never been an issue for Portugal, finding the net 21 times in their last 10 games but it is defensively where they have looked vulnerable. Conceding 4 goals in the group stage was masked by their ability to 6 in 3 games helping them progress through into the last 16.Although having a much-changed side for the final group game, it was a team that should have been more than capable of beating South Korea.Bruno Fernandes has been Portugal’s shining light so far, contributing to 4 of his countries 6 goals (2G, 2A) in this tournament and looked a much weaker side when he was an unused substitute in their 2-1 loss to South Korea.Switzerland’s final group game was the complete opposite to their opponents. A thrilling 3-2 victory over Serbia confirmed their spot in the knockouts after coming from behind to beat the Serbs. It was only goal difference that stopped the Swiss from topping the group after only scoring once before the win over Serbia.Portugal will seek revenge from a surprising 1-0 loss to Switzerland in June during their UEFA Nations League campaign. Giving the Swiss a small psychological advantage over Tuesdays opponents.I do feel that the attacking talent Portugal have at their disposal will be too much for Switzerland. There has been under 2.5 goals in 5 of Switzerland’s last 8 games showing positive signs defensively but a lack of creativity in the final third.Bet Prediction: Portugal Win
