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Portugal will resume their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by welcoming Chile to the Estadio Nacional do Jamor on Saturday.
The hosts carry strong momentum into this fixture and will look to sharpen their tactical setup ahead of their opening game.
Chile, on the other hand, are eyeing a statement win under interim coach Nicolas Andres Cordova.
Read our Portugal vs Chile prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Portugal vs Chile key stats
- Four of Chile’s last five matches produced goals at both ends.
- Portugal have not lost a home game since June 2024.
- At least four goals were scored in four of Portugal’s last five home games.
Portugal vs Chile preview: Visitors to hold their own?
| Portugal | vs | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | FIFA Ranking | 54th |
| Cristiano Ronaldo (226) | Most Caps | Guillermo Maripan (60) |
| Cristiano Ronaldo (143) | Most Goals | Gonzalo Tapia and Lucas Cepeda (3) |
| 1120 | Total Caps | 328 |
| 255 | Total Goals | 16 |
| 0 | Uncapped Players | 1 |
As Portugal prepare for their seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, they have lined up preparatory friendlies against Chile and Nigeria.
Head coach Roberto Martinez will use this opportunity to test options in the absence of Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Goncalo Ramos.
The PSG quartet have endured a long season, culminating in their UEFA Champions League triumph late last month. They will join the squad after the Chile clash and be integrated for the anticipated encounter against Nigeria in Leiria.
Ricardo Velho has been called up as the fourth goalkeeper in case Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, or Jose Sa gets injured, but the Genclerbirligi shot-stopper is not part of Portugal's 26-man World Cup squad.
On the other hand, Chile will look to return to winning ways after their disappointing 4-1 defeat against New Zealand in the FIFA Series a couple of months ago. The visitors had won four consecutive matches prior to that loss.
Under interim coach Nicolas Cordova, Chile are undergoing a much-needed aggressive transition to a new generation of players following their group stage exit at the 2024 Copa America and the subsequent failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
As the team now centres around rebuilding for the future, the golden generation of stars that included Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, and Gary Medel have all been axed from the squad in favour of younger talent.
It is worth mentioning that Chile have not lost to Portugal since June 1972, although, to be fair, there have been only two clashes between these sides since then. Their most recent encounter was during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, and Chile won on penalties.
Portugal vs Chile form guide & betting tips
| Portugal | vs | Chile |
|---|---|---|
D
L
W
D
W
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Form |
W
W
W
W
L
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| 13 | Goals For | 11 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 8 |
W
L
W
D
W
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International Friendly Form |
W
W
W
W
W
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Whispers Predicts: Portugal 3-2 Chile
At 23/100 (1.23), Portugal are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
Although the hosts have not beaten Chile in almost 54 years, they have won seven of their last eight home games across all competitions and should be able to earn a victory here.
Considering that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Chile's last five outings, BTTS – Yes can be backed at 1/1 (2.00).
Moreover, over 1.5 Chile goals is currently valued at 4/1 (5.00). This landed in four of the visitors’ last five matches.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Draw at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Portugal & BTTS – Yes at 17/10 (2.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-2 at 28/1 (29.00) | Likelihood: Outsider