Bet £40 get £20 in free bets ahead of Switzerland vs Colombia

Switzerland and Colombia meet at BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday in the Round of 16. Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win against Algeria, while Colombia arrive as favourites having conceded just one goal in four games.

With Switzerland’s newfound knockout momentum colliding with Colombia’s watertight defence, Star Sports are offering new customers the chance to grab £20 in free bets. Sign up via our link using promo code BET40GET20, place a single £40 cash bet at evens or higher and you’ll get 2 x £10 free bets (first instantly, second 24 hours later). 

Murat Yakin’s Switzerland quietly produced one of the tournament’s finest knockout performances to beat Algeria 2-0. Johan Manzambi, just 20 years old, tormented the Algerian defence from the first minute – his run and cross setting up Breel Embolo’s opener in the 10th minute, before Dan Ndoye added a second 48 seconds into the second half.

Manzambi now has three goals and two assists at this tournament, making him the youngest player to reach five World Cup goal involvements since records began, and Granit Xhaka’s 360 minutes of experience anchors a midfield that has not been overrun in any of their four games.

Néstor Lorenzo’s Colombia were similarly efficient against Ghana, with Jhon Arias tucking home the only goal in the 14th minute – assisted by Luis Suárez after Jhon Córdoba went off injured. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target across 90 minutes. 

Arias – who joined Palmeiras in February after a difficult spell at Wolves – has been the breakout star of Colombia’s tournament and shows no sign of stopping. The concern is Córdoba, who left the field with a suspected hamstring injury and remains a doubt for Tuesday.

Score even more value with Star Sports

Just follow our link to Star Sports and register using promo code BET40GET20. Place a single £40 cash bet at odds of evens (2.0) or higher. Once your bet is placed, you’ll receive 1 x £10 free bet instantly.

A second £10 free bet will be credited 24 hours later. Both expire after 24 hours and must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0). Free bets cannot be split into smaller bets.

A great boost ahead of a Round of 16 tie that could produce the surprise of the knockout stage, with Switzerland’s newfound belief against one of the tightest defences left in the tournament.

Colombia’s defensive solidity and Arias’s form to edge a tight Vancouver contest

Switzerland have the momentum of history – their first knockout win since 1938 arrived in convincing fashion and Manzambi is the tournament’s most exciting young talent – but Colombia’s defensive record is nothing short of extraordinary. One goal conceded across four games against Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Portugal and Ghana is the foundation of a side built to grind results out, and Díaz’s pace from the left provides the cutting edge whenever Colombia need it.

Switzerland showed against Algeria that they can dismantle an opponent when the game opens up, but Colombia are a very different proposition. They will not chase the game and will be content to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, just as they did against Portugal and Ghana.

• Colombia to win
• Jhon Arias to score anytime

Arias has been Colombia’s most decisive player in the knockout stage, arriving late into the area and finishing with composure. Against a Switzerland side that will need to come forward to win, the spaces behind should suit him perfectly.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

1. Register as a new Star Sports customer ahead of Switzerland vs Colombia (18+, UK only) – use promo code BET40GET20
2. Deposit and place a single £40 cash bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) or higher
3. Upon placement of your qualifying bet, you’ll receive 1 x £10 free bet instantly
4. A second £10 free bet will be credited 24 hours later
5. Free bets expire after 24 hours and must be placed at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0)

You’ll get:

• 2 x £10 free bets (first upon placement, second 24 hours later)
• Free bets valid for 24 hours
• Free bets must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0)

Key terms and conditions of this Star Sports offer

Qualifying bet must be at odds of evens (2.0) or higher.
Free bets expire 24 hours after being credited.
Free bets must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0).
Void or cashed-out bets do not qualify.
Free bets cannot be split into smaller bets.

About the author

Zack Lane

Zack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.

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