Team form
Spain have not lost in 13 consecutive games. The last time Luis Enrique’s team lost in November 2018. Then in the League of Nations, she merged Croatia (2: 3), and then won 10 wins in 13 games. During this time, she qualified for the European Championship, led the group “4” in the League of Nations and updated the roster.
This fall, Enrique ignores Jordi Alba, Alvaro Morata, Isco and Diego Costa. The coach prefers young people to them: Ansu Fati, Erica Garcia and Ferrana Torres have already scored two goals for three in the matches with Germany and Ukraine in the League of Nations.
In Portugal, the situation is reversed. Fernando Santos introduces youngsters carefully. The coach has long since given up experimenting. He brings the youth to the base in stages. For example, this was the case with João Felix. The Atlético midfielder has been skating to the national team since May 2019, but he became a start player only six months later.
Now he is dragging the “team of the elect” Cristiano Ronaldo. The Juventus striker shipped two goals to Sweden in the last round of the Nations League. Now he is also in the ranks.
Outcome bet
Bookmakers have a slight preference for Spain. The victory of the guests goes for 2.83, a draw – for 3.34, the success of the hosts – 2.88. However, I would give up betting on the outcome, and here’s why. Teams have two matches in the League of Nations ahead. It is possible that now coaches will roll out experimental – as far as possible – compositions.
Of course, one could have taken “Portugal will not lose” for 1.53. This bet was played in five of the last six head-to-head matches of the teams in the Iberian Peninsula. However, I would not risk it. The Spanish national team is too unpredictable now. In the 97th minute, she scores a return goal from the dismantled Germany, and then makes a strong Ukraine – 4: 0.
Handicap bet
The zero handicap for Portugal goes for 1.95, Spain for 1.93. However, I would give up handicap betting.
Yes, one could consider the F1 (0) option in the first half at 1.91. This rate was played in four of the last five meetings of the Portuguese. However, the Spaniards have never lost the first half in ten games in a row.
The same can be said about the second halves with the participation of these teams. Team of the Chosen One was not inferior in the second half in ten games in a row, as was the Red Fury.
Total bet
Bookmakers are convinced that the game will be riding. The total goes more for 1.88, less for 2.02. Note that more than two goals were scored in only two of the last three head-to-head meetings.
However, I would consider the TB option (1.0) in the first half at 1.82. Firstly, Portugal have distinguished themselves in the first half in four of their last five games. Secondly, Spain has rolled at least one goal in three of the last five meetings. Third, the team scored at least one goal in the first 45 minutes in two of their last three head-to-head games.
Bet on the match Portugal – Spain
The teams exchanged goals scored in just one of the last five head-to-head meetings. I suppose that this trend will continue now. Firstly, it is possible that the national teams will play in experimental lineups: important matches in the League of Nations are ahead. Secondly, both teams are good at defense. Think about it, they only hit five holes for two in the last ten games.
