Portugal vs Spain Betting Tip
Statistics, predictions and bet tips with highest odds for the World Cup 2018 Match Portugal vs Spain. Sounds analysis with head-to-head comparison and current performance by football experts.
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Portugal vs Spain | Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
The second match in Group B at this summer’s World Cup Finals see’s European heavyweights Portugal and Spain going head-to-head in Sochi, with the Euro 2016 winners looking to get one over on their old rivals. With such little to choose between the duo ahead of kick-off, a tense affair is expected at the Fisht Stadium, with some of the game’s greats set to do battle.
Match Preview
Euro 2016 winners Portugal take on 2010 World Cup winners Spain on the second day of this summer’s Finals in Russia, with the European giants both hoping to start their campaigns with a win. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are almost certain to feature for their respective nation, with both an entertaining and physical tie expected. There is little to separate the duo ahead of kick-off, meaning that there are still plenty of attractive markets worth checking out before the match. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Portugal
Portugal Form
Portugal won nine of their ten qualifying matches in order to automatically qualify for the 2018 World Cup Finals, with manager Fernando Santos set to lead his side into another major tournament following their success at Euro 2016. The likes of Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Andre Silva are likely to form an attacking trio for Santos’ side, while Wolves youngster Ruben Neves could feature following his hugely successful opening season in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Spain Form
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui took over as national team manager following their loss to Italy at the quarter final stage of Euro 2016, with the former Under-21 boss having led his side to a near perfect qualifying record. Spain dropped just two points in Group G, coming in an away fixture with the Azzurri. The likes of David Silva, Isco and Iniesta are likely to help form a hugely skilful midfield, while former Chelsea striker Diego Costa could lead the line.
Head to Head
Since the turn of the millennium, the two major European nations have met six times, with both sides having two wins to their name apiece. The last competitive encounter between the duo came during Euro 2012, when Spain defeated Portugal on penalties, with the two teams unable to find the back of the net after 120 minutes of action. However, in 2010, Portugal ran out 4-0 winners in a friendly clash. Although, with the European giants having not met for six years, little can be read into their head-to-head record.
Portugal vs Spain Prediction
There is little to separate the duo ahead of kick-off, however their impressive qualifying campaign means that it perhaps comes as little surprise that it is Spain who are the favourites for victory with the major online bookmakers. The former World Cup winners are available to back for victory at best odds of 10/11 with bookmaker William Hill, while a victory for Portugal is priced at an attractive 3/1 on the same platform. Elsewhere, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 5/2 with Betway.
Portugal vs Spain Betting Tip: both teams to score
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams to score during the 90 minutes in Sochi, a market which is available at a best price of 1/1 with Ladbrokes.
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