Portugal vs Spain: Predictions, forecast and odds for matchday 6 of the UEFA Nations League
Prior to the World Cup in Qatar , Europe 's high-flying football at the national team level has a key date this week, since Matchday 6 of the 2022 UEFA Nations League is played , and at its close, the four teams qualified for the Final will be known. Four to be played in June 2023. Portugal vs. Spain will play Group B , to find out which of the two gets into the top 4 on the Old Continent.
Portugal rose to the top of the group last weekend after beating the Czech Republic 4-0 and thanks to Spain suffering a surprise 2-1 loss to Switzerland.
At JefeBet we tell you the highlights of both teams, the latest news, probable line-ups, predictions and odds.
Preview, predictions, odds and betting preview for the match between Portugal vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League 2022 Matchday 6
- Where : Municipal Stadium of Braga – Braga, Porrugal.
- When : Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 02:45 PM ET
- Moneyline : Portugal (+132) / Draw (+230) / Spain (+230).
- Asian Handicap: Portugal (-0.25, -105), Spain (+0.25, -114).
- Over /Under (2.5): Over (+112) / Under (-137)
- Both teams score: Yes (-122) / No (-106)
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet
The preview of Portugal
In the last game against the Czech Republic, Cristiano Ronaldo did not have a remarkable game nor has his 2022 with Portugal been outstanding, given that he barely scored a goal in 468 minutes of play . Given the lack of weight of him in the game, who took the post was his teammate in Manchester, Diogo Dalot, who from the right side was the most dangerous of the game.
Such was the superiority against the Czechs that the coach, Fernando Manuel Costa Santos, saved his midfield pillars such as Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho and Bruno Fernandes, so that they could rest before the clash against Spain.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Rubén Dias, Danilo Pereira and Mário Rui; Ruben Neves, William Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao; and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain preview
The young Spanish team had been having a wonderful 2022, but shortly after starting the Qatar World Cup, it showed striking shortcomings. It is that in Zaragoza they lost 2 to 1 against Switzerland, having received both goals from a corner.
Luis Enrique's team is characterized by defending itself with the ball and knowing how to do damage when it is in its possession. However, against Switzerland he did not create so many goal situations: according to the statistics, 75% possession of the ball did not serve for Spain to bring danger to the Swiss goal.
In the preview of the match, Luis Enrique indicated about the possible formation: "It is possible that there will be changes in the wings, although I suppose that the indisputable ones will all play". Thus, the following 11 would come out.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Jordi Alba, Pau Torres, Diego Llorente and Azpilicueta; Gavi, Sergio Busquets and Carlos Soler; Pablo Sarabia, Álvaro Morata and Ferran Torres.
BossBet Prediction
A stumble is not a fall, and although Spain showed its worst side at La Romareda in Zaragoza against a not very demanding rival, at JefeBet we believe in the rebelliousness of the players led by Luis Enrique, who will seek to reverse the situation, win and classify the UEFA Nations League Final Four.
Of course, it won't be easy for them, given that in front of them is neither more nor less than a Cristiano Ronaldo thirsty for goals, in addition to having a solid team, who will also have the support of their people. A draw helps the Portuguese team to return to be among the best 4 in Europe and try to get back the title won in 2018.
Prediction: Win Spain 2 to 1.