Spain - Portugal: our prediction

Spain is clearly the favorite on paper. In the last 10 matches, it has won 70% of its encounters, compared to 50% for Portugal. It wins 70% of the time when favored. No information on major injuries is available to challenge this dynamic. The odds of 1.82 offer good value for a Spanish victory in ordinary time.

The proposed total is relatively high (66.5). Although both teams can score, the form statistics do not show an overwhelming offense. Spain, the favorite, could control the pace. In the group stage of a major championship, defensive caution is often the order of the day. The odds of 1.79 for 'Under' are interesting for a bet with a medium confidence level, balancing the risk.