Uruguay
Spain
Spain
Uruguay
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Uruguay faced Cape Verde Islands at home, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite dominating possession with 65%, they were unable to secure a win, leaving them with two draws in their opening fixtures.
Match statistics (Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands):
Team Overview
Spain hosted Saudi Arabia in their most recent World Cup encounter, achieving a convincing 4-0 victory. This win followed a goalless draw against Cape Verde Islands, showcasing their attacking capabilities.
Match statistics (Spain vs Saudi Arabia):
In a tightly contested encounter, Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the World Cup group stage, thanks to a first-half goal from A. Baena.
The match saw Spain dominate possession with 67%, while Uruguay struggled to maintain control, managing only 33%. Despite this, both teams had a similar number of total shots, with Spain taking 6 compared to Uruguay's 5. However, the home side could only muster one shot on target throughout the match.
Spain's breakthrough came in the 42nd minute when A. Baena found the net, assisted by M. Llorente. This goal proved pivotal as Uruguay ramped up their efforts in the second half, making several substitutions to inject fresh energy into their attack.
Uruguay's frustrations were evident as they accumulated three yellow cards and one red card, issued to A. Canobbio in stoppage time. The match ended with both teams sharing the same number of fouls at 14, but Spain's disciplined approach allowed them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Ultimately, Spain's tactical superiority and effective ball control were decisive, while Uruguay will need to address their discipline and efficiency in front of goal as they look ahead in the tournament.
Uruguay has shown mixed form in their last two matches, drawing against Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia, with a total of 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. Their recent performance indicates a struggle to secure wins, as they have not managed to win any of their last two games.
On the other hand, Spain has been in impressive form, winning their last match against Saudi Arabia 4-0 and drawing their opening match against Cape Verde Islands. They have scored a total of 4 goals in their last two matches while keeping a clean sheet in one of them.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, Spain has dominated Uruguay, winning both previous matches with an aggregate score of 3-2. The most recent match ended with Spain winning 1-0, showcasing their defensive strength and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Spain's average goals per game in these encounters is 1.50, while Uruguay averages only 0.50 goals per game against them.
Statistically, Spain has a significant advantage in possession, averaging 67% in their last match compared to Uruguay's 33%. This possession dominance allows Spain to control the game and create more scoring opportunities, as evidenced by their higher expected goals (xG) of 0.86 compared to Uruguay's 0.20 in their last encounter.
Spain's tactical setup will likely focus on quick ball movement and exploiting the flanks, while Uruguay will need to be disciplined defensively to avoid conceding early. The match could see a low scoreline given Uruguay's recent struggles in front of goal.
F. Muslera
G
G. Varela
D
S. Caceres
D
M. Olivera
D
J. Sanabria
D
M. Ugarte
M
A. Canobbio
M
R. Bentancur
M
F. Valverde
M
M. Araujo
M
F. Vinas
F
U. Simon
G
P. Porro
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
D. Olmo
M
Rodri
M
Pedri
M
Lamine Yamal
F
M. Oyarzabal
F
A. Baena
F
