Spain vs Portugal Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
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Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to a Familiar Place
From 2009 and 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo won it all with Real Madrid. Now, he returns to Spain with Portugal’s national team looking to start the UEFA Nations League on the right foot. The visitors come in as the betting online underdogs at +260, something CR7 isn’t used to.
Regarding the home side, there’s a lot of expectation about the return of Ansu Fati. The 19-year-old is one of six Barcelona players who were called up by Luis Enrique. Considering Los Azulgranas didn’t have a great season, that’s curious.
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Spain Had It!
In October, Spain lost the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League Grand Finale to France. La Roja started winning thanks to a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. Nevertheless, the defense couldn’t contain Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. Both ended up scoring and Les Bleus won 2-1.
In the semifinals, against all odds, La Roja put an end to Italy’s non-losing streak (37 games). That proves talent has no age. Spain’s roster is dominated by young players. Even so, we’re talking about a team with a lot of confidence and character.
Most recently, La Roja crushed Iceland 5-0 in a friendly match. Alvaro Morata, one of the veteran players, scored twice. Pablo Sarabia also scored twice, while Yeremy Pino sealed the deal. Defensively, Spain didn’t even allow a shot on target.
As mentioned before, six players from Barcelona were called to face the start of the Nations League. It would have been seven, but Pedri is injured. Therefore, chemistry won’t be a problem, especially when it comes to the attacking unit. Fati, Gavi, and Ferran Torres know each other pretty well. Curiously enough, only two players from Real Madrid, the team that just won the UEFA Champions League, were called.
La Roja is offering a +115 in the sportsbook to win straight up. That’s a great deal considering they won their last five home games with a 16-1 aggregate. Summing up, wagering $100 could make you win $115.
Portugal: Offensive Royalty
Besides Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s offensive unit includes the following: Goncalo Guedes, Rafael Leao, Ricardo Horta, Andre Silva, and Diogo Jota. Guedes reached the Copa del Rey Final with Valencia. Leao won the Serie A with AC Milan. Jota won the EFL Cup and FA Cup with Liverpool. And keep in mind that Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid) is injured.
That group led Portugal to the title in the first edition. They defeated Netherlands in the Grand Finale (1-0). Guedes scored the lone goal. With Ronaldo’s run coming to an end, winning the Nations League and the 2022 World Cup would be the perfect way to say goodbye.
Precisely, Portugal’s most recent match was against North Macedonia with a ticket for Qatar on the line. They won 2-0 with Bruno Fernandes as the Man of the Match after scoring both goals. North Macedonia isn’t a powerhouse or anything like it, but keep in mind that they eliminated Italy.
Ronaldo & Company should be enough for you to consider including Portugal in your soccer picks, but there’s more. Fernando Santos’ team hasn’t lost in its last six games on the road. They scored in four of those games and finished with a clean sheet three times.
Placing a $100 bet on the visitors could make you win $360 (total payout).
Spain vs Portugal Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 38
- Spain Victories: 16 (75 goals)
- Portugal Victories: 6 (44 goals)
- Draws: 16
These two met for the last time in 2021. It was a friendly match at Wanda Metropolitano that finished with a goalless draw. Curiously enough, the referee didn’t show a single yellow card. With Pepe on the field, that could be considered a miracle.
The last meeting in an official competition was in the 2018 World Cup. The Group Stage matchup ended 3-3. Ronaldo scored all of Portugal’s goals. Diego Costa, currently a free agent, scored two for Spain.
Spain vs Portugal Game Information
- Date: Thursday, June 2
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville
- Spain vs Portugal Live Stream: fuboTV
Spain vs Portugal Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Spain | -½ +115 | +115 | 2½+115o | ½-215o
½+170u |
| Portugal | +½ -145 | +260 | 2½-145u | 1½+155o
1½-190u |
| Draw | +220 |
Spain vs Portugal Prediction
Spain is even stronger when playing at home and most players are well-rested. However, it wouldn’t be wise to underestimate Portugal’s experience. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most competitive player out there. Plus, as mentioned before, his peers are also getting used to winning it all. Therefore, I expect a back-and-forth battle, enough for the total to go over, precisely my soccer betting prediction.
