Switzerland and Cameroon will be meeting each other for the first time ever when they kick-off their World Cup campaign. With that, unfamiliarity with each other might be a problem for both teams, especially that this will be their first game in this year’s World Cup. This meeting will be on November 24, 2022, at 6:00 PM (GMT+8), the first match in their group. Two impressive teams in the qualifying round aims to be as impressive in the World Cup. The Swiss qualified due to their quarter-final run during the Euro 2020. As for Cameroon, they qualified after finishing the third at the Africa Cup of Nations.
As this marks their first meeting ever, what made it more exciting is the fact that it happens during the World Cup. Switzerland already played 14 matches against any African oppositions. In those meetings, they managed to win six matches, but they also lose six matches, while the remaining two ended in draw. As for Cameroon, they last met a European opponent way back 2017 when they faced Germany in the Confederations Cup. In that match, they suffered a frustrating 3-1 defeat, and are hoping not to repeat the same outcome in this match. However, before their matchup, both teams are coming from a not so good game. They are looking to bounce back in this match, when they face unfamiliar foes.
Switzerland is confident entering their fourth consecutive World Cup
During their qualification campaign, the Swiss have been very impressive, following their undefeated run in the qualification round. They were undefeated from their eight games, finishing their group table with 18 points, putting them on top. However, on their previous game before the World Cup, they suffered a defeat. Ghana defeated them in a 2-0 loss, and will be looking to bounce back in this match. That loss ended their three-game winning streak across all competitions. During the 2018 World Cup, they were unbeaten in the group stage, and is hoping to do the same this time.
After suffering an ankle injury last October, Switzerland is just lucky that Yann Sommer recovered, just in-time for the World Cup. Manuel Akanji, Fabian Schar, and Denis Zakaria are just some expected to lead the Swiss in their campaign.
Cameroon does not want to bring Africa Cup struggles
A 1-0 win over Ivory Coast is enough for Cameroon to secure a spot in the World Cup, and top their group stage. During the playoffs, they won the two-legged tie against Alegria on their away goals. However, they are not having a good record in the World Cup, after being knocked off as early as the group stage. On their last five appearances, they had a very early exit, and are hoping to have a different path here. Aside from that, coming into this game, they also want to end their four-game winless run.
Cameroon has a fully fit squad entering the World Cup, which is good because they might have the chance to start strong in the contest.
Prediction:
Switzerland (2.5)
Odds: -0.98
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