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Portugal vs Spain Prediction & Betting tips
Spain faces Portugal in a gala Iberian derby on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas), in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM / 3:00 PM EST and will be refereed by Englishman Anthony Taylor. The stakes are huge: a place in the quarterfinals against the winner of the USA or Belgium. The match proposes a fascinating generational duel between veteran Cristiano Ronaldo (41), in what is likely his last final tournament, and Spain’s wonder kid, Lamine Yamal. In the Spanish camp, winger Nico Williams is returning from injury, but will most likely enter along the way. Although Portugal defeated Spain on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, recent history at World Cup finals is reminiscent of the spectacular 3-3 draw in the group stage in 2018. Spain only had 3 shots on target in the entire tournament in Korea/USA/Mexico.
Portugal:
Roberto Martínez’s side had a much more tortuous path, dramatically qualifying for the round of 16 after a tense 2-1 win over Croatia, thanks to a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and a decisive goal in the 94th minute from Gonçalo Ramos, followed by a controversial VAR ruling out a Croatian goal in the final minutes.
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Costa – Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Veiga, Nuno Mendes – João Neves, Vitinha – Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão – Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain:
The team coached by Luis de la Fuente is in impeccable form, being one of the big favorites of the tournament. It comes after a categorical victory, 3-0 against Austria in the round of 32. Spain has not conceded a single goal in the 4 matches played so far in this World Cup.
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón – Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella – Pedri, Dani Olmo, Rodri – Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Álex Baena.
Portugal vs Spain head to head matches
08.06.25 Pen UNL Portugal vs Spain 2(5):2(3)
27.09.22 UNL Portugal vs Spain 0:1
02.06.22 UNL Spain vs Portugal 1:1
04.06.21 FI Spain vs Portugal 0:0
07.10.20 FI Portugal vs Spain 0:0
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.80
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!
Source of photo: FIFA
