Switzerland are the deserving favourites here and all major sources agree — Squawka, Juvefc, FreeSuperTips, Kalshi markets, and Oddspedia models all back the Swiss. They topped Group B unbeaten, scored 7 goals, and have outstanding squad depth led by Granit Xhaka's midfield mastery and Johan Manzambi's explosive form (3 WC goals aged 20). Algeria's route was chaotic — hammered 3-0 by Argentina, then scraping through as the 6th-best 3rd-place team on a dramatic final-day 3-3 draw. Their defensive record of 7 goals conceded in 3 games is alarming. The great narrative twist: Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic managed Switzerland for 7 years (2014–2021) and knows Yakin's squad intimately. Mahrez's late brace against Austria proves Algeria can be dangerous, but against a disciplined Swiss backline (Akanji + Elvedi) the Desert Foxes will find it much harder. Luca Zidane (son of Zinedine) in goal has had a shaky tournament. The goals market is split — some sources back Under 2.5 (tighter knockout game), others back BTTS/Over 2.5 given both teams' open play. Our pick: Switzerland win 2-1 in 90 minutes — as Squawka and Juvefc both recommend.