International - World CupData current as of 06 September 2026

Argentina vs Switzerland: match statistics

Argentina crest
Argentina
3 : 1half-time 1:0
Switzerland crest
Switzerland

Argentina vs Switzerland: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Argentina played Switzerland in World Cup (International). The match was played on 12 July 2026. Final score: 3:1.

Current form

Argentina: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Switzerland: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Argentina scores 2.80 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Switzerland scores 1.80 and concedes 0.60. League average: 2.91 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Argentina 60%, Switzerland 60%. Over 2.5: Argentina 80%, Switzerland 40%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.

xG, shots and style

Argentina has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.53. Argentina: 15.0 shots per match, Switzerland: 12.6.

Match halves

Argentina: half-time lead 80%, second-half goals 1.80. Switzerland: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.40.

Goals by minute

Argentina: 76-90+ (8 goals). Switzerland: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

World Cup: 2.91 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. Argentina survived the huge alarm from Egypt, which is why we don't treat her as an automatic favorite at 65-70% after 90 minutes. The team has masterful resilience, but in the previous match they were caught on counterattacks, lost two goals and had to save themselves at the end. Switzerland is not flashy, but it is very difficult to break: patient low block, good goalkeeper, little panic and high tolerance for playing off the ball. Manzambi's absence or limitation reduces Switzerland's chances of winning after 90 minutes, but does not prevent them from drawing. Typ We Argentina, but the closest scenario is 0:0 or 1:1 after 90 minutes. Our prediction: 52% for Argentina, 30% for draw and 18% for Switzerland. Most likely exact score: 1-0. Promotion after the whole match: Argentina (67% vs 33%). Status: SMALL BET

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Typ BTTS: no. Argentina survived the huge alarm from Egypt, which is why we don't treat her as an automatic favorite at 65-70% after 90 minutes. The team has masterful resilience, but in the previous match they were caught on counterattacks, lost two goals and had to save themselves at the end. Switzerland is not flashy, but it is very difficult to break: patient low block, good goalkeeper, little panic and high tolerance for playing off the ball. Manzambi's absence or limitation reduces Switzerland's chances of winning after 90 minutes, but does not prevent them from drawing. Typ We Argentina, but the closest scenario is 0:0 or 1:1 after 90 minutes. The match profile emphasizes control, low blocking and a limited number of clean chances for one side, so a clean sheet for one team is more likely. The model gives 38% on BTTS Yes and 62% on BTTS No, with xG Argentina 1.35 and Switzerland 0.65. Status: BET

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Typ: under 2.5. Argentina survived the huge alarm from Egypt, which is why we don't treat her as an automatic favorite at 65-70% after 90 minutes. The team has masterful resilience, but in the previous match they were caught on counterattacks, lost two goals and had to save themselves at the end. Switzerland is not flashy, but it is very difficult to break: patient low block, good goalkeeper, little panic and high tolerance for playing off the ball. Manzambi's absence or limitation reduces Switzerland's chances of winning after 90 minutes, but does not prevent them from drawing. Typ We Argentina, but the closest scenario is 0:0 or 1:1 after 90 minutes. The model gives 32% on Over 2.5 and 68% on Under 2.5. xG: Argentina 1.35, Switzerland 0.65, total 2.00. Most likely result: 1-0. Line 2.5 separates a controlled match from an open match. The key here is whether the weaker side has a viable path to goal; if not, a score of 1-0 or 2-0 leaves the under. Status: BET

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Typ HT/FT: 1/1. Argentina survived the huge alarm from Egypt, which is why we don't treat her as an automatic favorite at 65-70% after 90 minutes. The team has masterful resilience, but in the previous match they were caught on counterattacks, lost two goals and had to save themselves at the end. Switzerland is not flashy, but it is very difficult to break: patient low block, good goalkeeper, little panic and high tolerance for playing without the ball. Manzambi's absence or limitation reduces Switzerland's chances of winning after 90 minutes, but does not prevent them from drawing. Typ We guess Argentina, but the closest exciting scenario is 0:0 or 1:1 after 90 minutes. The host has the best chance of leading before the break and maintaining the advantage by controlling the rhythm. Top tracks: 1/1 26%, X/1 24% and X/X 23%. The spread is calibrated to our 1X2 52%-30%-18% and does not use odds. Status: SMALL BET

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
2 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

59Possession (%)41
ArgentinaSwitzerland
22Shots11
ArgentinaSwitzerland
7Shots on target5
ArgentinaSwitzerland
2.34xG1.44
ArgentinaSwitzerland
8Corners2
ArgentinaSwitzerland
65Dangerous attacks54
ArgentinaSwitzerland
14Fouls18
ArgentinaSwitzerland
3Cards2
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

2.8Goals scored / match1.8
ArgentinaSwitzerland
1Goals conceded / match0.6
ArgentinaSwitzerland
61%Average possession57%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
6.4Shots on target / match5
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

15Shots per match12.6
ArgentinaSwitzerland
6.4Shots on target5
ArgentinaSwitzerland
18.7%Shot conversion14.3%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
61%Possession57%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
1.78xG for1.53
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0.89xG against1.09
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Shooting quality

Argentina: DominantSwitzerland: Efficient finishing
ArgentinaSwitzerland
Accuracy (shots on target)43%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.440.36

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Argentina is 36% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / match - Argentina · 2.2 pts / match - Switzerland

Argentina
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / match · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-0-0
Last 5 at home
4-0-0
WWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.78Opponent xG: 0.89BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Switzerland
DWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
60% W40% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / match · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.09BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Argentina is 56% better for: goals scored per match.

2.8 goals / match - Argentina · 1.8 goals / match - Switzerland

Switzerland is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.

1 goals / match - Argentina · 0.6 goals / match - Switzerland

Argentina scoring profile: very strong

Argentina scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Switzerland keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 matches).

Switzerland scoring profile: strong

Switzerland scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Argentina keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 matches).

14Goals scored (season)9
ArgentinaSwitzerland
5Goals conceded (season)3
ArgentinaSwitzerland
3.8Average goals in match2.4
ArgentinaSwitzerland
14Goals scored (last 5)9
ArgentinaSwitzerland
5Goals conceded (last 5)3
ArgentinaSwitzerland

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal80%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
100%2 goals60%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
80%3 goals20%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%4 goals20%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

How often they concede at least...

60%1 goal60%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
40%2 goals0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%3 goals0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%4 goals0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%BTTS in both halves0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
80%Scored in both halves20%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
20%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
60%BTTS - last 560%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
80%Min. 2 goals after half-time40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
40%Min. 3 goals after half-time40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Argentina is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.4 pts / match - Argentina · 1.8 pts / match - Switzerland

Argentina - half-time state
80% leading0% draw20% trailing
Switzerland - half-time state
40% leading60% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.4Points per match (1st half)1.8
ArgentinaSwitzerland
1Goals scored (1st half)0.4
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0
ArgentinaSwitzerland
1.2Average goals (1st half)0.4
ArgentinaSwitzerland
80%Clean sheet before half-time100%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
20%No goal before half-time60%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

After half-time (2nd half)

2.2Points per match (2nd half)2
ArgentinaSwitzerland
1.8Goals scored (2nd half)1.4
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0.8Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
ArgentinaSwitzerland
2.6Average goals (2nd half)2
ArgentinaSwitzerland
40%Clean sheet after half-time40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland
0%No goal after half-time40%
ArgentinaSwitzerland

Argentina - second-half results

60% W40% R0% P
12
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding125%

Leads at half-time in 80% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.6

Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Switzerland - second-half results

60% W20% R20% P
9
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.6

Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Argentina - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.402.20
Goals scored / match1.01.8
Goals conceded / match0.20.8
Average goals in match1.22.6
1 goal100%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+4+5
Half-time: 80% leading - 0% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5
Switzerland - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.802.00
Goals scored / match0.41.4
Goals conceded / match0.00.6
Average goals in match0.42.0
1 goal40%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+2+4
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Argentina
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
3
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
1
2
46-60
0
1
61-75
8
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

Switzerland
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
3
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
3
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

3.10
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.7 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
107%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
80%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Argentina

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.89
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.91
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
163%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
57% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
57%

Switzerland

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.44
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.76
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.49
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
151%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
35%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).

Teams vs league

ArgentinaLigaSwitzerland
Average goals in match 3.802.91 2.40
Both teams scored 60%55% 60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 80%56% 40%
Clean sheets 40%27% 40%
Goal before half-time 100%70% 40%
Goal after half-time 100%81% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.91
Average goals per match
55%
Both teams scored
56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.72
Home goals / match
1.19
Away goals / match
+45%
Home attack advantage
+31%
Home defence advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
51%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
12%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SwitzerlandYellow cardBreel Donald Embolo
  2. SwitzerlandYellow cardBreel Donald Embolo
  3. ArgentinaSubstitutionOn: Nicolás GonzálezOff: Nicolás Tagliafico
  4. SwitzerlandSubstitutionOn: Eray CümartOff: Ricardo Iván Rodríguez Araya
  5. ArgentinaSubstitutionOn: Thiago AlmadaOff: Enzo Jeremías Fernández
  6. SwitzerlandSubstitutionOn: Ardon JasariOff: Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado
  7. ArgentinaYellow cardThiago Almada
  8. ArgentinaYellow cardLautaro Javier Martínez
  9. ArgentinaSubstitutionOn: José Manuel LópezOff: Leandro Daniel Paredes
  10. ArgentinaYellow cardJosé Manuel López
  11. SwitzerlandSubstitutionOn: Ruben VargasOff: Remo Marco Freuler

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Argentina vs Switzerland?

The World Cup match finished Argentina 3:1 Switzerland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Argentina vs Switzerland?

Argentina score 2.80 goals per game on average and Switzerland 1.80. The World Cup average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Argentina's matches and 60% of Switzerland's.

What form are Argentina and Switzerland in?

Over the last 5 games Argentina have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Switzerland 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Argentina vs Switzerland?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.