Spain were the only side to get off to a winning start in Group C, defeating Uzbekistan, as the other game between Egypt and Dominican Republic ended in a goalless draw.
We're backing Spain to win much more convincingly on matchday two than they did against Uzbekistan, in what will be the Dominican Republic's toughest-ever test.
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Dominican Republic Olympic vs Spain Olympic prediction: Three points and a clean sheet for Spain?
Key Stats
- Spain have won four of their last six matches, keeping clean sheets in two of their last four away games.
- The Dominican Republic have lost four of their last six outings.
- Over 4.5 goals have been scored in two of the Dominican Republic's last six matches, both ended in defeat.
Correct score prediction: Dominican Republic Olympic 0-5 Spain Olympic
The Dominican Republic have lost 7-0 to France and 5-0 to Chile in their last six matches, while Spain scored five goals in a recent Olympic qualifier against the Ivory Coast.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not yet available
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- DRAW: N/A
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First-ever clash
The Dominican Republic Olympic have never faced Spain Olympic before so the pair make history on Saturday in what should be an entertaining 90 minutes.
Dominican Republic Olympic preview: Picked up a point against the odds
Whilst the Dominica Republic's opening group game of the Olympics won't live long in the memory of anyone who watched the game, getting a point on the board could prove to be a massive result.
The match against Egypt ended in a 0-0 draw with both teams making a flurry of late substitutes hoping to carve out a winning goal.
Predicted lineup: Valdéz (GK), de Lucas, Pujol, Urbáez, Marizán, Mörschel, Messina, Núñez, González, Lorenzo & Ureña
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Uzbekistan Olympic
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Dominican Republic Olympic
1
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Spain Olympic
3
Dominican Republic Olympic
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Egypt Olympic
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Dominican Republic Olympic
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Spain Olympic preview: Opened with a victory
Spain are one of the favourite to secure the Gold medal in Paris and a 28th-minute goal from Marc Pubill put the Spanish 1-0 up against Uzbekistan.
However, Roma's Eldor Shomurodov equalised via a first-half stoppage-time penalty and the teams went in level at the interval.
Spain did manage to get back in front just after the hour mark through midfielder Sergio Gómez and this time they held on to secure all three points.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Miranda, García, Pubill, Cubarsí, Gómez, Baena, Oroz, Barrios, López & Ruiz
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France Olympic
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Morocco Olympic
1
Spain Olympic
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Japan Olympic
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Spain Olympic
3
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Egypt Olympic
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Spain Olympic
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Dominican Republic Olympic
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Spain Olympic
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Player to watch – Abel Ruiz
Abel Ruiz has made the move back to his homeland this summer, signing for Girona following a four-year stint in Portugal with Braga.
The former Barcelona man is one of the over 23 players that have been selected for Spain's Olympic squad and the 24-year-old set up the opening goal against Uzbekistan.
The Girona forward created Spain's opening goal against Uzbekistan
We have high hopes for Ruiz in this tournament and believe that he can guide Spain to a medal position. After setting up a goal in the first game we wouldn't be surprised to see Ruiz open his goal scoring tally in the Olympics against the Dominica Republic this weekend as their defenders won't have come up against many better strikers before.
