{"id":50686,"date":"2026-07-05T21:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T21:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/50686\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T21:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T21:08:50","slug":"portugal-v-spain-prediction-team-news-lineups-and-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/50686\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal v Spain: Prediction, team news, lineups and odds"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last time Portugal and Spain met at a World Cup, the two Iberian neighbours played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the group phase of Russia 2018 with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick. Ronaldo was still in his pomp then but debate rages over whether he\u2019s a help or a hindrance to the current Portugal.<\/p>\n

Spain started this World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, a result which drew much criticism at the time. But with the African minnows giving Argentina a massive scare in the last 32, suddenly that result looks more understandable. The Spanish have improved as the tournament has gone on and they were particularly impressive when sweeping aside Austria 3-0 in their first knockout game. Perhaps ominously, Luis de la Fuente\u2019s side have yet to concede a goal.<\/p>\n

Portugal finished second in Group K after beating Uzbekistan and drawing against both DR Congo and Colombia. They then came through a drama-filled last-32 clash with Croatia, Gon\u00e7alo Ramos heading home the winner in injury time. Even then, Portugal still had to survive a controversial VAR decision which ruled out a last-gasp Croatia equaliser.<\/p>\n

Portugal v Spain kick-off time<\/p>\n

Portugal v Spain kicks off at 8pm BST on Monday (2pm local), July 6 at the Dallas Stadium.<\/p>\n

Portugal v Spain how to watch<\/p>\n

The game will be shown live in the UK on BBC One, with coverage starting at 7pm.<\/p>\n

BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will both provide full match commentary.<\/p>\n

Portugal team news<\/p>\n

After playing every minute of the group phase, Ronaldo was withdrawn on 81 against Croatia. He didn\u2019t look best pleased so will Roberto Martinez have the courage to take him off earlier if things aren\u2019t going Portugal\u2019s way in this one?<\/p>\n

Goncalo Ramos came off the bench to score the winner against Croatia but he\u2019s likely to remain in his role as super-sub who could make an impact.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, Martinez has a fully fit squad to choose from.<\/p>\n

Spain team news<\/p>\n

After coming off the bench in the final two group games, Yeremy Pino missed the win over Austria due to a shoulder problem and could be absent again here.<\/p>\n

Nico Williams made three brief appearances as a substitute in the group phase and didn\u2019t feature against Austria due to an adductor issue. He\u2019s a major doubt for this.<\/p>\n

As a precaution, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pedro Porro and Aymeric Laporte didn\u2019t take part in full training on Friday due to niggles but all should be fine.<\/p>\n

Portugal v Spain odds<\/p>\n

Spain are 10\/11 favourites to win in 90 minutes and book their place in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n

Portugal are the 3\/1 underdogs while The Draw is 13\/5.<\/p>\n

In the \u2018To Qualify\u2019 market which also brings extra-time and penalties into play, Spain are 1\/2 to go through while Portugal are 7\/4 to advance.<\/p>\n

The winner plays either USA or Belgium in the last eight.<\/p>\n

Portugal v Spain prediction<\/p>\n

There was definitely a feeling that Spain \u2018weren\u2019t all that\u2019 after they laboured through their group stage games.<\/p>\n

But now there\u2019s more of a sense that a France v Spain semi-final looks inevitable.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to disagree with that, especially with Portugal failing to convince and the \u2018Ronaldo problem\u2019 not going away.<\/p>\n

The Spaniards have scored eight and conceded none so far and those numbers guide us towards a bet: Spain to win to nil at 5\/2.<\/p>\n

Back in the 2010 World Cup, Spain beat Portugal via a solitary goal from main striker David Villa.<\/p>\n

Mikel Oyarzabal now occupies that role and the Real Sociedad frontman has 17 goals in his last 16 internationals after scoring four times already in this World Cup.<\/p>\n

Oyarzabal to score anytime and Spain to win to nil is around 11\/2 in Bet Builders.<\/p>\n

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