Spain and Portugal lock horns at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in their first warm-up game ahead of the European Championship. When these two countries clash there is often very little between them and we're expecting more of the same on Friday.
Read on for our full match preview and prediction for Spain vs Portugal.
Spain vs Portugal: Best Free Betting Tips
All of our tips contain no bias and have been researched using the latest stats and figures available at the time of publication.
- Prediction one: Full-Time Result – Draw @ 9/4
- Prediction two: Total Goals – Under 2.5 Goals @ 3/4
- Prediction three: Correct Score – 1-1 Draw @ 5/1
All odds are subject to change but the prices shown are correct on the date of publication. Please check with your bookmakers before placing any bets.
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Draw
The last three meetings between Spain and Portugal have ended in stalemates after 90-minutes, so you can see why we're backing a draw on Friday. Spain have drawn three of their last six international matches, while Portugal have only lost one of their last six fixtures.
Under 2.5 Goals
Four of the last six encounters between these two clubs have seen under 2.5 goals scored, with the duo drawing their last meeting 0-0 in October. Three of Spain's last six matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored and we're expecting another close game on Friday.
1-1 Draw
Each of Spain's last three draws have ended 1-1 and two of the last three draws played out between these two nations have also featured under 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in three of Portugal's last four outings, which is why we're favouring a 1-1 draw ahead of a goalless draw this Friday.
All the stats ahead of Spain vs Portugal
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04/06/21 IM |
Spain
Spain
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0 - 0 |
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Portugal
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07/10/20 IM |
Portugal
Portugal
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0 - 0 |
Spain
Spain
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15/06/18 WC2 |
Portugal
Portugal
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3 - 3 |
Spain
Spain
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Spain |
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14/06/21 E2 |
Spain
Spain
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0 - 0 |
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Sweden
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08/06/21 IM |
Spain
Spain
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4 - 0 |
 Lithuania
Lithuania
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31/03/21 E-WCQ |
Spain
Spain
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3 - 1 |
 Kosovo
Kosovo
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28/03/21 E-WCQ |
Georgia
Georgia
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1 - 2 |
Spain
Spain
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25/03/21 E-WCQ |
Spain
Spain
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1 - 1 |
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Greece
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Portugal |
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09/06/21 IM |
Portugal
Portugal
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4 - 0 |
 Israel
Israel
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30/03/21 E-WCQ |
 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
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1 - 3 |
Portugal
Portugal
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27/03/21 E-WCQ |
 Serbia
Serbia
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2 - 2 |
Portugal
Portugal
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24/03/21 E-WCQ |
Portugal
Portugal
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1 - 0 |
 Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
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17/11/20 UNL |
 Croatia
Croatia
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2 - 3 |
Portugal
Portugal
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Exciting 90-minutes on the cards as neighbours Spain and Portugal clash
Spain secured a 3-1 win in their last game at home to Kosovo but will be expecting a much tougher 90-minutes against Portugal. The big names missing from this Spanish squad include Ramos, Navas, Carvajal, and Asensio. The hosts look a little light up-front but will be hoping that Morata finds his form ahead of the Euros. Busquets will command the midfield and will secure his 123rd cap if he plays against Portugal on Friday. Alba is the most experienced defender in the squad with 72-caps and de Gea looks set to continue in goal and could add to his 45 caps on Friday.
Portugal ran out 3-1 winners at Luxembourg last time out and will be looking to build up some momentum with a positive result on Friday. Gomes and Soares both missed out on selection for the Euros but there are plenty of familiar faces in the Portugal side. Ronaldo captains the team at the age of 36 and has already scored over 100-goals for his country. Another centurion, Moutinho, is the vice-captain but could struggle to get into a midfield lineup that includes Silva, Fernandes, Pereira, Carvalho, Sanches and Neves. Pepe, 38, has 113 caps and looks set to start at the back in the Euros, alongside Dias or Fonte, while Guerreiro and Cancelo are the likely full-backs. Rui Patricio will earn his 93rd cap if he starts in goal on Friday.
Spain vs Portugal – Q&A
- Where can I watch this game? – Sky Sports Football, Sport 2 (Cze), 6'eren, BNT 3 (Bul), CMore Fotboll (Swe), DAZN Deutsch, Discovery+ (Den), Eleven Sports (Bel), Polsat Sport Premium 1, RTP, Sport 2 (Hun), Sport TV (Por), S Sport, TV12, V Sport Urheilu, W9, and Ziggo Sport Select
- What was the score when these sides last met? – Portugal 0-0 Spain, 7/10/20
- Who are the favourites to win? – Spain are the favourites for this game
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick