Preview: Australia vs Switzerland prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International Friendly
Can Rossocrociati clinch a win over former Asian champions in their final game before the World Cup?
Nestled right in San Diego’s sun-drenched Mission Valley, the Snapdragon Stadium gears up to host the international friendly fixture between Australia and Switzerland.
The Socceroos are coming after a defeat to hosts Mexico in the friendlies. They qualified for the FIFA World Cup after a gruelling route in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. They are drawn in Group D alongside hosts USA, Turkiye and Paraguay.
They are led by Tony Popovic, who has massive experience coaching in top Australian and Asian leagues. In the last World Cup, they defeated Tunisia and Euro semi-finalists Denmark to make it to the Round of 16. Despite defeat to eventual champions Argentina, their performance earned a lot of applause.
Rossocrociati are riding high on momentum after easily making to the FIFA World Cup 2026 by topping their group. They are coming after a commanding 4-1 win over debutants Jordan. They are drawn in a relatively easier group alongside hosts Canada, Qatar and Bosnia.
They are led by Murat Yakin, who has been at the helm since 2021. Their last World Cup ended terribly after Portugal thrashed them in the knockout stages and Yakin will be keen to turn things around in the upcoming edition.
Kick-off:
- Location: San Diego, USA
- Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
- Date: Sunday, June 7
- Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Alessandro Circati (Australia)
Born in Fidenza, Italy, Circati moved to Perth, Australia, when he was just one year old. He is coming after an excellent season in the Italian top flight with Parma, where he established himself as one of Italy’s brightest young centre-backs.
He is the most valuable player in Australia’s squad currently, who recently scored his debut goal against Curacao. Circati has firmly cemented his spot in Tony Popovic’s starting XI and also featured in the last game against Mexico.
Circati brings that traditional Italian-style defensive grit into the Socceroos defensive setup and will be one of the key players to watch out for Australia.
Dan Ndoye (Switzerland)
Ndoye’s stunning volley against hosts Germany in UEFA Euro 2024 announced his talent to the world. Following his high-profile move from Bologna to Nottingham, he has failed to adapt to the toughness and grit of English football so far.
In 37 games, he had 3 goal contributions for Forest, who had an underwhelming season. He recently scored against Jordan in the last game.
Born in Nyon to a Senegalese father and a Swiss mother, Swiss coach Yakin treats Ndoye as an indispensable tactical asset who will be raring to go all guns blazing in the upcoming World Cup.
Match Facts
- These two sides last met in 2010 in a goalless friendly clash.
- They have never faced each other at a Men’s FIFA World Cup.
- Australia are coming after a defeat to Mexico in last friendly
Australia vs Switzerland: Betting Tips and Odds
- Switzerland to win the match – 8/13 with bet365
- Granit Xhaka to score – 10/3 with bet365
- Australia 2-3 Switzerland – 33/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Australia will be without the services of Aiden O’Neill, who is not fully fit for the game.
Switzerland have no injury concerns for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 01
Australia won: 00
Switzerland won: 00
Matches drawn: 01
Predicted Lineups
Australia predicted lineup (5-4-1)
Ryan (GK); Italiano, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Bos; Leckie, O’Neill, Irvine, Metcalfe; Toure
Switzerland predicted lineup (3-4-3)
Mvogo (GK); Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji; Manzambi, Frueler, Xhaka, Aebischer; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas
Match Prediction
We expect the game to be a closely contested fixture, but given Switzerland’s recent form, we expect them to win the game by a narrow margin in a high-scoring thriller.
Prediction: Australia 2-3 Switzerland
Telecast Details
Globally: UEFA .tv
UK: ITV and BBC
Nigeria: StarTimes
North America: Primer Video, Fubo
When and where is the Australia vs Switzerland match?
The venue is Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. It will be played on Sunday, June 7 at 12:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Australia vs Switzerland in USA?
FOX Soccer Plus and ViX can be used to watch the fixture live.
Who are in Switzerland’s World Cup group?
Canada, Qatar and Bosnia
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
In addition to writing articles on World and Indian Football, Saikat has also covered tournaments like the Durand Cup, Indian Super League, and Hockey India League. Notably, his exceptional communication skills have seen him interview legendary icons like Olympic 2024 gold medalist Yibbi Jansen, former Real Madrid player Javi Hernandez, and many more such sporting stalwarts.