Spain vs Portugal – Both of these sides are coming into the World Cup in Qatar with high expectations. This is a chance for Spain to put their new blood to the test.
They expect to do well at the forthcoming quadrennial extravaganza since they have once again developed a diverse group of outstanding young adults, all of whom will be led by the charismatic Luis Enrique.
It was merely a matter of bad luck that they didn’t make it to the final of the recently finished Euro Cup tournament. That so, they still had a fantastic tournament, which featured a penalty shootout loss to eventual champions Italy in the semi-finals.
To get to Qatar, the Portugal had to get through the playoffs unblemished. However, their qualification effort may have ended in catastrophe, as they failed to finish in the top three.
As a result, they were forced to compete in a series of playoffs, which regrettably featured Italy. Italian champions failed to even reach the play-off final, paving the way for Cristiano Ronaldo to have one last chance at triumph.
This is the perfect moment for the Portuguese to prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with. Both teams will come out determined to score early on, and with the offensive quality there on both sides, goals are certain to be scored on Thursday.
Spain vs Portugal – Betting Analysis
Three of the last four matches ended in a tie. In the most recent meeting, the teams were tied at 0-0. At the 2018 World Cup, these two teams met in the Group Stage and ended the match in a 3-3 draw.
At least four goals were scored in two of the last five meetings. The Spaniards have won their last four games in a row, including a 5-0 victory over Iceland.
With just one defeat in the last nine months against reigning world champions France in the just ended Nations League final, they have also been unbeaten in that time period.
It’s a chance for La Roja to once again challenge for the title in this competition. This Thursday, you can expect them to put on a fantastic show. As a result, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will be compelled to replicate their Euro 2016 and 2018-19 Nations League success.
They also have their sights set on Qatar at the end of the year, where they hope to win the top prize. For one thing, this is the last chance for one of the sport’s greatest icons to solidify his international reputation. You can expect nothing less from the Portuguese.
Spain vs Portugal – Head -to -Head
Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
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