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Israel v Switzerland: Shaqiri to star for the Swiss in 3/1 Bet Builder

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Xherdan Shaqiri can help Switzerland get a goal against Israel

Paul Higham is backing Xherdan Shaqiri to be involved in a goal when Switzerland face Israel in neutral ground in Hungary.


Israel play the second of four games in 10 days they're playing after their last round of fixtures were called off following the ongoing troubles in their country.

They lost 1-0 in Kosovo on Sunday so it wasn't the best start and that means they remain four points behind Switzerland who occupy the second qualifying spot in the group.

This 'home' game will be played in Hungary so Israel will be without the home advantage that could help them, meaning they're even bigger outsiders now at 5/16.00.

Leg 1: Over 2.5 Israel cards

Israel have had three cards in their last two games including a late red in their last game.

They had two in their reverse fixture against the Swiss, and there's a lot more riding on this game now with Israel needing a win to keep their qualification hopes in their own hands.

Switzerland have a lot more quality in their squad so should dominate the ball and that gives us more chance of them giving away fouls and getting booked.

You can back Israel at 19/201.95 for have over 2.5 cards.

Leg 2: Xherdan Shaqiri goal or assist

Switzerland have been banging in the goals during qualifying, with 20 scored in seven games so far.

Zaki Amdouni has scored six in qualifying but we're looking at Xherdan Shaqiri here at 11/102.11 in the goal or assist market.

He's been involved in five goals during the campaign, scoring two and assisting three - having one or the other in four out of his five outings.

So he's more than likely to have a hand in a goal in Hungary.

Back Shaqiri goal or assist & over 2.5 Israel cards @ 3/14.00

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