Jake's World Cup 2026 Predictions: Staked 132.50pts | Returned 158.32pts | P/L +25.82pts | ROI 19.4%
***correct as of 21:00 BST (5/7/26)
Football betting tips: World Cup
Switzerland vs Colombia - Tuesday 21:00
1pt Gustavo Puerta to be carded at 13/5 (bet365)
Switzerland vs Colombia
- ITV1 - Tuesday, 21:00 BST
- Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver
- Live odds, form and stats
This could be a really good, competitive game to round off the last 16 stage. Both Switzerland and Colombia have impressed at the World Cup, especially the latter against a tougher schedule.
The South Americans finished top of a group containing Portugal and dominated the Europeans in their meeting, and were far better than the 1-0 scoreline suggested against Ghana.
Switzerland meanwhile topped a poor Group B featuring Canada, Bosnia and Qatar, before sweeping past an average Algeria side in the last round. The Swiss are yet to be tested the way Colombia will test them here, and I was close to pulling the trigger on a win for the South Americans at 13/10.
Instead, while perhaps more than hope than anything, I think there could be cards here. The referee Ivan Barton was the man who showed Miguel Almiron his marching orders against Türkiye for covering his mouth, only to then refuse to dish any further cards, so we could get a no carder or a hatful.
Hopefully it's the latter, and GUSTAVO PUERTA TO BE CARDED appeals at 13/5.
Puerta has been carded once already at the World Cup and will be tasked with containing Johan Manzambi and Breel Embolo who are both good foul drawers.
Puerta has committed 2.06 fouls per 90 at the tournament so far, but his card record domestically caught the eye more than anything.
In 32 games for Racing Santander, Puerta picked up 13 yellows and one red at an average of 0.47 cards per 90.
Score prediction: Switzerland 1-2 Colombia (Sky Bet odds: 8/1)
Odds correct at 22:45 BST (05/07/26)
Already advised
Canada vs Morocco - Saturday 18:00
✅ 2.5pts Morocco to win at 4/5 (General)
✅ 0.5pt Morocco -1 handicap at 12/5 (Betway)
Paraguay vs France - Saturday 22:00
❌ 1.5pts Andres Cubas to be carded at 3/1 (William Hill)
❌ 1pt Diego Gomez to be carded at 17/5 (William Hill)
❌ 0.5pt Cubas and Gomez to both bet carded at 16/1 (William Hill)
Brazil vs Norway - Sunday 21:00
✅ 2pts Rayan to create 2+ shots at 10/11 (Betfair, Paddy Power)
❌ 1pt Martin Ødegaard to commit 2+ fouls at 17/5 (BetVictor)
Mexico vs England - Monday 01:00
❌ 2pts Harry Kane to win 2+ fouls at 11/10 (Betfred)
✅ 1pt Jude Bellingham to score anytime at 5/1 (bet365)
Portugal vs Spain - Monday 20:00
❌ 2pts Pedro Porro 3+ shots created at 11/10 (Paddy Power)
USA vs Belgium - Tuesday 01:00
❌ 1.5pts USA to win in 90 minutes at 17/10 (bet365)
❌ 0.5pt USA -1 Handicap at 9/2 (General)
Argentina vs Egypt - Tuesday 17:00
1pt Lionel Messi 1+ assist at 12/5 (Coral, Ladbrokes)
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