Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Portugal hosted Croatia and secured a 2-1 victory. This win marked a positive step for the team as they continue their campaign.
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 marked a positive step for the team as they continue their campaign.
Team Overview
Spain faced Austria in their most recent World Cup fixture, winning decisively with a score of 3-0. This result further solidified their strong position in the tournament.
In a tightly contested match, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, thanks to a late goal from M. Merino in stoppage time. This result sees Spain advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, leaving Portugal to reflect on missed opportunities.
The match was characterized by a strategic battle, with Spain enjoying 56% possession and creating more chances, registering 15 total shots compared to Portugal's 9. Despite Portugal's efforts, they managed only 2 shots on target, while Spain tested the Portuguese goalkeeper 6 times.
Portugal struggled to convert their possession into clear-cut chances, with their best efforts thwarted by a disciplined Spanish defense. The game intensified in the final minutes, with both teams exchanging blows, but it was Spain who found the breakthrough when Merino scored after a well-timed assist from F. Torres.
As the match drew to a close, Portugal's frustration was evident, culminating in two yellow cards in quick succession. The statistics reflect a match where Spain's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, highlighting the fine margins that can define knockout football.
Portugal has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. They scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 2, averaging 2 goals per game. In contrast, Spain has been more dominant, winning 7 out of their last 10 matches, scoring 8 goals and not conceding any, which gives them a perfect defensive record in this period.
In their recent encounters, Portugal has struggled against Spain, with 4 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 meetings. The average goals per game in these matchups is 1.57, indicating a tendency for low-scoring affairs. Additionally, the last match ended in a 0-1 defeat for Portugal, further emphasizing Spain's upper hand in head-to-head statistics.
Tactically, Spain is expected to control possession and utilize their quick passing to break down Portugal's defense. Portugal may adopt a more counter-attacking approach, looking to exploit any gaps left by Spain's attacking movements.
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
P. Porro
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
Rodri
M
Pedri
M
Lamine Yamal
M
D. Olmo
M
A. Baena
M
M. Oyarzabal
F