Portugal
Spain
Portugal
Spain
Spain
Portugal
Spain
Portugal
Portugal
Spain
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Portugal hosted Croatia and secured a 2-1 victory. This win marks a positive step for the team as they continue their campaign.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Croatia):
Team Overview
Spain faced Austria in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning decisively with a score of 3-0. This result further solidifies their position in the tournament.
Match statistics (Spain vs Austria):
In a tightly contested Round of 16 match at the World Cup, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, thanks to a late goal from M. Merino in stoppage time.
The match unfolded with both teams displaying a cautious approach, leading to a first half devoid of goals. Spain controlled 56% of possession and took the initiative in attack, registering 15 total shots compared to Portugal's 9. However, the Portuguese defense held firm, limiting Spain to just 6 shots on target.
As the match progressed, Portugal made several substitutions to inject fresh energy into their attack, but they struggled to convert their opportunities. Despite having 3 corners and a couple of promising chances, they could only muster 2 shots on goal. The tension mounted as both teams battled for dominance, resulting in a total of 22 fouls, with Portugal committing 9 and receiving 2 yellow cards.
The decisive moment came in the dying seconds of the match when Merino found the back of the net, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from F. Torres. This late goal not only sealed Spain's progression to the next round but also highlighted Portugal's inability to capitalize on their moments of pressure throughout the game.
Ultimately, Spain's tactical discipline and effective counter-attacking proved to be the difference, as they advanced while Portugal faced an early exit from the tournament.
Portugal has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, with notable wins against teams like Croatia and Uzbekistan, scoring a total of 8 goals and conceding only 2 in their last four matches. However, they also had a goalless draw against Colombia, indicating some inconsistency. On the other hand, Spain has been in excellent form, winning their last four matches, including a strong 3-0 victory over Austria, and scoring 8 goals while not conceding any in their last four outings.
In head-to-head encounters, Spain has the upper hand with 3 wins compared to Portugal's 0, and they have drawn 4 times in their last 7 meetings. The average goals per game in these encounters is 1.57, with Spain averaging 1.00 goals per game and Portugal 0.57. Recent match statistics show that Spain has maintained higher possession percentages and has been more effective in creating scoring opportunities, as evidenced by their shots on target and overall shot counts in recent matches.
Expect Spain to dominate possession and create more chances, while Portugal may rely on counter-attacks. The tactical battle will likely see Spain controlling the midfield, utilizing their passing game to break down Portugal's defense, while Portugal will need to be disciplined and organized to withstand Spain's attacking threats.
D. Costa
G
J. Cancelo
D
R. Dias
D
R. Veiga
D
N. Mendes
D
J. Neves
M
Vitinha
M
P. Neto
M
B. Fernandes
M
R. Leao
M
C. Ronaldo
F
U. Simon
G
M. Llorente
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
Pedri
M
Rodri
M
Lamine Yamal
M
M. Merino
M
A. Baena
M
M. Oyarzabal
F
