Switzerland take on mighty Argentina for a place in the last eight of the World Cup, one of the few sides with an 100% record in this year’s competition. Alejandro Sabella’s men qualified as Group F winners with nine points out of nine, following victories over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria. The Swiss managed to beat Ecuador to second place in Group E thanks to a solid 3-0 win over Honduras in their last match.

Ezequiel Lavezzi could be given a starting berth if Manchester City star Sergio Aguero does not recover in time for the match. Fabian Schar should be the Swiss player designated to take care of Messi, but experienced Philippe Senderos might also have a chance to play.

Probable starting line-ups:

Argentina: Romero – Zabaleta, Garay, Fernandez, Rojo – Gago, Mascherano, Di Maria – Lavezzi, Messi, Higuain

Switzerland: Benaglio – Lichtsteiner, Djourou, Schar, Rodriguez – Inler, Xhaka, Behrami, Mehmedi, Shaqiri – Drmic

My prediction: Argentina to win 3-1.

Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:

Argentina win – 1/2
Draw – 17/5
Switzerland win – 13/2