Portugal
Spain
Portugal
Spain
Spain
Portugal
Spain
Portugal
Portugal
Spain
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Portugal hosted Croatia and secured a 2-1 victory. This win adds to their strong performance in the tournament, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Croatia):
Resumen del equipo
Spain faced Austria in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning decisively with a score of 3-0. This victory reflects their dominant form as they continue to advance in the tournament.
Match statistics (Spain vs Austria):
In a tightly contested match, Spain triumphed over Portugal with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a late goal from M. Merino in the dying moments of the game.
The match was characterized by a battle for possession, with Spain holding 56% compared to Portugal's 44%. Despite this, Portugal managed to create a few chances, registering a total of 9 shots, though only 2 were on target. Spain, on the other hand, was more clinical with 15 total shots and 6 on goal, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Defensively, both teams were engaged, with Portugal committing 9 fouls to Spain's 13. The match saw a total of 3 corners for Portugal and 7 for Spain, indicating a more aggressive approach from the visitors. However, Portugal's discipline was tested, as they received 2 yellow cards compared to Spain's solitary caution.
As the match drew to a close, the tension mounted, and it was Merino who capitalized on a moment of hesitation in the Portuguese defense, scoring in the 90+1 minute. This late goal proved decisive, sending Spain into the quarter-finals and leaving Portugal to reflect on missed opportunities.
Portugal has shown a mixed form in their last 10 matches, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. They scored a total of 8 goals and conceded 2, averaging 2.0 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense with only 0.5 goals against per game. Spain, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, winning all of their last 10 matches, scoring 8 goals and not conceding any, which gives them an impressive average of 2.0 goals for and 0.0 against per game.
In their recent encounters, Portugal has struggled against Spain, losing 3 out of their last 4 meetings, with 4 draws in total across their head-to-head history. This trend indicates a psychological edge for Spain going into this match.
The head-to-head statistics reveal that in 7 matches between these two teams, Spain has won 3 times while Portugal has not secured a single victory, with 4 matches ending in a draw. The average goals per game in these encounters is 1.57, with Portugal averaging 0.57 goals and Spain averaging 1.00 goals. Additionally, Spain has a higher possession rate in their recent matches, which could play a crucial role in dictating the pace of the game.
In terms of discipline, Portugal has averaged 2.75 yellow cards per game against Spain's 1.75, indicating a tendency for Portugal to be more aggressive. This could lead to a higher number of fouls and potentially more cards in the upcoming match.
From a tactical perspective, Spain is expected to dominate possession and utilize their quick passing game to break down Portugal's defense. Portugal may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to counter-attack effectively, but their inability to secure victories against Spain in recent matches could hinder their confidence.
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
