Serbia against Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2022

Serbia's World Cup encounter against Switzerland on Friday will be a head-to-head elimination match to advance to the knockout phase.

The European rivals will clash at Stadium 974 in the hopes of joining Group G leader Brazil in advancing.

Brazil's 1-0 win against Switzerland on Monday, only days after defeating Serbia 2-0, advanced the five-time world champion to the round of 16 before facing Cameroon.

Switzerland is now in the second position and will most likely progress with a draw against Serbia. The Swiss have stated that they would not accept anything less than a triumph.

Nonetheless, Switzerland has a track record of dealing with these scenarios in recent championships, having advanced from the group stage to the round of 16 in the last two World Cups and the last two European Championships.

Serbia has not played a World Cup knockout match since becoming an independent nation, and the dearth of tournament experience — three World Cups and no European Championships since 2010 — may have shown in Qatar.

On Monday, Serbia led Cameroon 3-1 before losing control and conceding back-to-back second-half goals to level the game.

Shaqiri and captain Granit Xhaka were major protagonists in Switzerland's 2-1 World Cup victory over Serbia, with their goals and wild celebrations.

Barring an unexpected large win for Cameroon against Brazil on Friday, Switzerland and Serbia are fighting for second place in the rankings and a last-16 match against the winner of Group H — maybe Portugal — on Tuesday.

That might work for either team. Serbia qualified for the tournament in Qatar by winning in Lisbon and topping its qualification group, while Switzerland and Portugal swapped home wins in the UEFA Nations League in June.

As the group stages come to an end, it's time to discover what Serbia and Switzerland are made of.

So far, the two clubs have had a difficult journey in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with only one win between them. Switzerland is in second place in Group G, with one victory and one defeat. Following them is Serbia, which is fourth after tying and losing a game.

After facing their rivals in Group G (Cameroon and Brazil), the two nations will compete for the chance to proceed to the round of 16.

When is the match between Switzerland and Serbia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Switzerland and Serbia will meet on Friday, December 2.

When is the World Cup match between Switzerland and Serbia?

The match between Switzerland and Serbia will begin at 10 p.m. It is 2 p.m. local time in Qatar and 11 a.m. PT.

How to Watch the Match Between Switzerland and Serbia

All games are broadcast in English on FOX Sports 1 and in Spanish on Telemundo.

How to Watch Switzerland vs. Serbia Online

Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2022 in Espaol on Peacock for Spanish streams

The games will be streamed live in English on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.

How will Switzerland go to the round of 16?

Switzerland must either win or draw their game against Serbia to move to the next round.

How will Serbia go to the round of 16?

Serbia must beat Switzerland and Cameroon must lose to Brazil to move to the next round.

Serbia will face Switzerland in their last group-stage game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday at Stadium 974.

Brazil has qualified for the knockout stage from Group G, while Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon are all vying for the group's second qualifying spot.

Serbia is the only team in Group G without a win, with only one point from two games. Following a 2-0 loss to Brazil in their first match, they drew 3-3 with Cameroon the following week.

They will need to win here to clinch a knockout berth, but if Cameroon defeats Brazil, Serbia will need to win by at least two goals.

Switzerland overcame Cameroon in their season opener before falling to Brazil 1-0 the following week.

Switzerland vs. Serbia Head-to-Head and Key Figures

• The two sides have only met once in all competitions, and that was in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup.
• Switzerland won 2-1, overcoming a one-goal deficit in the second half due to goals from Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.
• Serbia has surrendered at least two goals in each of their past four World Cup matches while scoring only four.
• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in Switzerland's past three World Cup games.
• Serbia has only won one of their past six World Cup games, whereas Switzerland has won two of them.

Prediction for Serbia vs. Switzerland

Serbia scored three goals against Cameroon and appeared to be in terrific form. Serbia must win this game, and we expect them to put in an equally effective effort.

They have a formidable squad and will not be defeated without a fight.

Switzerland has not impressed thus far in the competition and will need to produce a far stronger showing in this encounter if they are to advance to the knockout phase.

Given the two clubs' current record, it is doubtful that either side will be able to find the winning goal, and we anticipate a draw.

Serbia 2-2 Switzerland is the prediction.

Betting Predictions for Serbia vs. Switzerland

Tip 1: Draw the result

Tip 2: Over/Under 2.5 Goals Over/Under 2.5 Goals Over 2.5

Tip 3:Yes, Serbia will score first.

Tip 4: Aleksandar Mitrovic can score or assist at any time.

Tip 5: At least one goal in the second half - Yes