Portugal vs Spain prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Round of 16 of the World Cup on July 6, 2026, a match will be held between the national teams of Portugal and Spain. Both sides are eager to defeat their neighbor.
Portugal vs Spain: Team News and Expert Analysis
Under their current manager, Roberto Martínez, Portugal won the Nations League (beating their next opponent in the final), and then, collecting just thirteen points from six matches, still managed to finish first in their group. At this World Cup, they started with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, then after thrashing Uzbekistan, pragmatically shared points with Colombia in a 0-0 draw. Thus qualifying for the playoffs, the team conceded first to Croatia, but ultimately fought back for a 2-1 comeback win, with Gonçalo Ramos netting the decisive goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Spain are the reigning European champions. In qualifying, they only drew in the final round, having won all previous matches. At the World Cup, they started shakily with a 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde. After that, they only won, beating Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stage, and then Austria in the Round of 32—without conceding a single goal.
Ronaldo and his team average 2.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match. The Euro champions are also in good form: scoring 2.1 goals per game and conceding only 0.4 on average.
Previous Matches: Portugal vs Spain
In six of the last seven encounters, there was only one Spanish victory in regulation—of course, by a 1-0 scoreline.
De la Fuente's side looks more convincing—let's believe they can win (odds – 1.93).
Portugal vs Spain: Key Statistics and Trends
- Portugal alternates wins and draws in the tournament
- 50% of Portugal's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
- Spain have won three matches in a row
- 30% of Spain's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total is 2.5 goals per match.
Portugal vs Spain: Probable Starting Lineups
Portugal plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Diogo Costa – Nuno Mendes, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, João Cancelo – Vitinha, João Neves – Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto – Cristiano Ronaldo
Spain plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Unai Simón – Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsí, Pedro Porro – Pedri, Rodri – Álex Baena, Olmo, Yamal – Oyarzabal
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