CHILE v. SWITZERLAND (Prediction and Thoughts)

[Guru de Futbol]

Predictions on Monday match (CHILE v. SWITZERLAND). Reasons for predictions are nice to hear.

My Prediction:

Chile - 1
Switzerland - 0

Betting Chile ML (+125)

Sure, sure the SWISS beat SPAIN in the opener, but I think they got a few lucky breaks in that game. One being that the Spaniards played very poorly. Also, the SWISS will be without their best player Frei, a major factor since their attack is weak as is. On the other hand, CHILE played very well against HONDURAS, managing numerous goal opportunities. Granted HONDURAS is nothing special, a 1-0 victory in round 1 was a success for any team.

In addition to the solid first round performance from CHILE, is their quickness and overall speed. In my opinion, they will use that speed to continuously control the ball until they manage to score a goal, much like PARAGUAY today. Sure SWITZERLAND obviously has a very tough defense, but a defense based squad can only last so long under continuous pressure. Especially when their is no attack force. I don't see the SWISS scoring any goals against the quick CHILEANS, and eventually the CHILEANS will work their way for a single goal late in the first.

GL

[Thomas_Garber]

http://forum.sbrforum.com/soccer-handicapping/536487-chile-vs-switzerland-huge-value-bet.html

[Guru de Futbol]

Thanks Garber, I like to post my own threads though. Nothing against yours man.

[EastwoodFUTBOL]

Yea i agree with you GURU - CHILE wont get beat by SWISS because i know CHILE has a good team and they're also part of the South Americans who have and will performed as expected.

I do believe that it could be a draw but the SWISS arent going to win.

I take CHILE!!

[EastwoodFUTBOL]

Yea i agree with you GURU - CHILE wont get beat by SWISS because i know CHILE has a good team and they're also part of the South Americans who have and will performed as expected.

I do believe that it could be a draw but the SWISS arent going to win.

I take CHILE!!!!

[EastwoodFUTBOL]

Yea i agree with you GURU - CHILE wont get beat by SWISS because i know CHILE has a good team and they're also part of the South Americans who have and will performed as expected.

I do believe that it could be a draw but the SWISS arent going to win.

I take CHILE!!1

[EastwoodFUTBOL]

Yea i agree with you GURU - CHILE wont get beat by SWISS because i know CHILE has a good team and they're also part of the South Americans who have and will performed as expected.

I do believe that it could be a draw but the SWISS arent going to win.

I take CHILE!! my post isnt showing up! i hope it all doesnt post at once

[jayc88]

frei isnt their best player lol
swiss team is still underrated imo

[Guru de Futbol]

frei isnt their best player lol
swiss team is still underrated imo

That is an opinion i guess, but tell me who is better. I personally cant remember anybody else on their team. None the less he was their captain, and in my opinion their best player

[Guru de Futbol]

Also is there any way to get some of the repeated posts deleted?

[lakerboy]

The swiss havent conceded a goal in the world cup since 1994. Now that is twisted cause they didnt participate in 1998 or 2002 but they never conceded in 4 games in 2006 and of course the spain game. They are a very hard side to break down. Chile will have trouble as well . The under is the best play here but i wish you good luck.

[Guru de Futbol]

They have to get scored on eventually. Cant have a clean sheet forever.

[suckerforparlays]

Have to go with the South American team here

[Socrates]

The swiss are underrated, but I don't think they'll beat Chile. I played Chile pk.

[JogoBonito]

Chile will be more effective with goal opportunities and i thnk itll end 2-0 if not 3-0...swiss is OVERrated.. and i do think frei is their best man

[Guru de Futbol]

If people are going to continue to tell me that THEY don't think Frei is their best player, then please at least tell me who you think is.

[JogoBonito]

If people are going to continue to tell me that THEY don't think Frei is their best player, then please at least tell me who you think is.

don know if you were talking bout me but I DO think frei is their best man hehe

[Guru de Futbol]

haha, damn man my apologies, i COMPLETELY mis read that. Sorry

[swiss88]

If people are going to continue to tell me that THEY don't think Frei is their best player, then please at least tell me who you think is.

I'm from Switzerland, I follow this team and all the players very closely and I can tell you that Frei is not ANYMORE the best player in this team. This year he has had an injury that kept him out of playing a few weeks just before the World Cup, then just before taking the plane for Africa he injured himself AGAIN, this time his ankle. He has just recovered from this so saying he is the best player in this Swiss team is absurd. For example, I prefer Derdiyok much better than Frei in attack, if you saw the game against Spain you know he is a very good young player.

By the way, about the game, I watched the 1st Chile's game and I hope we can make at least a draw, but I think it will be really hard against this very good Chile team.

[Guru de Futbol]

I think we mean a fit Frei is their best player. Not an injured one, thats obvious mate.

[COOGI]

This is a must win for Chile.....because they gonna face with spain after this match...so they have to win this game .....But i do afraid Swiss gonna play defend like they did on spain game .....GL GURU

[Karayilan9]

Tough game, clash of two footballing styles, Switzerland with their legendary Ottmar 'Der General' Hitzfield known for his very disciplined and defensive style faces LOCO Bielsa who plays one of the most exciting styles of football in the tournament which is very attack orientated.

I think Chile have a better chance of cracking the Swiss defense than Spain did.

P.s Swizterland have a few good players, Derdiyok, Inler, Fernandez etc are all very good, don't underestimate them too much.

[COOGI]

I agree Chile play good but look at the last game with Honduras... they score at minute 34 of first half by one goal and that is it ....so i don't think chile gonna easy score on swiss game ....i my take chile as pick..not ML may be a .-0...0.5 so if it a draw i get half of my money back....Swiss do need 1 point here to secure 2nd round

[Karayilan9]

I agree Chile play good but look at the last game with Honduras... they score at minute 34 of first half by one goal and that is it ....so i don't think chile gonna easy score on swiss game ....i my take chile as pick..not ML may be a .-0...0.5 so if it a draw i get half of my money back....Swiss do need 1 point here to secure 2nd round

They were missing their key striker Suazo who is very important to the team, in the last game the striker wasn't their usual and isn't an out and out striker. Suazo will be a much bigger threat infront of goal.

[boyle88]

I'm liking the draw in this one. I think Chile are the better side, but a draw would go a long way for the Swiss since they have already played Spain.

[swiss88]

I think we mean a fit Frei is their best player. Not an injured one, thats obvious mate.

Well you said Frei IS their best player, but in this World Cup a not 100% fit Frei is clearly not their best player.
You also said that since he is the captain he must be their best player... Thats' completely wrong, being the captain of a team doesn't necessarily mean you're the best player. Frei is experienced and is one of the main leaders of the team, that's why he is the captain.
You also stated that you can't remember anybody else than Frei in the Swiss team, that is saying you don't know a lot about this team... Benaglio is not the most famous goalkeeper in the world but right now he is among the best in the world in my opinion. Lichtsteiner, Behrami, Inler, Barnetta are a few of the very good players this team has, and if you really don't know them, well, I can't help you!

Anyway, I wish you good luck for the bet, even though I'll be rooting for the other side
In Hitzfeld I trust!

[Guru de Futbol]

That is an opinion i guess, but tell me who is better. I personally cant remember anybody else on their team. None the less he was their captain, and in my opinion their best player

I think you misread my post man. Im pretty sure that DOESN'T say that being the captain made him the best player. Actually i didn't even remotely say that. Also, you are correct I don't know the Swiss team very well. I have only watched them play 1 match in months. Thanks for your tips though. GL to your country

[Fitzel]

Chile 1 - 1 Switzerland Switzerland D is looking solid, but I think Chile will break through for a first half goal, and Switzerland will tie it up late.

[bringdownthehous]

agreed I have Chile at PK...hoping for a Chile win but expecting a draw

[Stickalas]

Chile will come out strong vs Swiz. Just Watch

[steviec27]

On paper a 1-0 win over Spain by Switzerland looks a lot more impressive than a 1-0 win over Honduras for Chile, granted. However Chile dominated the game and could have won comfortably due to their attacking style. The Suiss sat back and absorbed the Spanish attack for long periods and caught them to nab the all important goal, fair play to them.
I believe the attacking threat posed by Chile should see them through in the end, especially with one of the most influencial players in Senderos out for Switzerland.
Chile win!

[szk1983]

Chile wins here. Swiss are satisfied with their huge upset of spain.

[Goat Milk]

Tough game for the Swiss. I can see them drawing here. They are very underrated defensively but I think Chile is very underrated offensively. They are one of the best attacking teams in the cup right now and I think they definitely watched the film from the Spain game and know what will/what won't work agains tthe Swiss.

[watuwant23]

Dont see Chile Loosing this one

[COOGI]

May be a draw...75% draw..... low scoring game .because swiss... very poor on offense