Switzerland take on Cameroon in Group G of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday.
While Switzerland previously fell at the first hurdle come the knockout-stages, last year’s European Championships were a different story as they stunned world champions France in the last-16, progressing on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in which Granit Xhaka was the star of the show.
The Swiss are the slight favorites here with a team which still relies on key players like Xherdan Shaqiri and Xhaka.
But Cameroon have some talent in their ranks like Andre Onana and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, and they will know that victory here could give them the platform to make it out of a tough group also containing Serbia.
Here is everything you need to know.
When is Switzerland vs Cameroon?
The Group G match kicks off at 10am GMT at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah.
Team news
Switzerland have named four goalkeepers in their squad due to fitness concerns over Yann Sommer. Kevin Mbabu and Steven Zuber are injured and are not involved in the World Cup.
Cameroon are expected to have a full squad to choose from, with captain Vincent Aboubakar set to lead the line.
Predicted line-ups
Switzerland: Kobel, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas, Embolo.
Cameroon: Onana, Fai, N’Koulou, Castelleto, Tolo, Anguissa, Ntcham, Mbeumo, Choupo-Moting, Ekambi, Aboubakar.
Odds
Switzerland 3/4
Draw 12/5
Cameroon 21/5
Prediction
Switzerland have the edge on paper but Cameroon are a useful outfit who can put up a competitive fight in Group G, especially given their pedigree in attack and their outstanding goalkeeper. Switzerland 1-1 Cameroon.
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