The Women's European Championships is set to begin this week, and one of the favourites for the competition, Spain, will kick off their campaign on Tuesday, 3 July against Portugal.
Spain come into the tournament as the reigning world champions after they won the World Cup two years ago. They also added the Nations League to their honours list last year, making them a real force to be reckoned with.
Portugal aren't currently a top force in the women's game like they are in men's, and are ranked 20 places lower than Spain by FIFA.
Ahead of kick-off on Thursday, check out our Spain women vs Portugal women prediction below.
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Spain women vs Portugal women prediction: Spain to cruise through their opener
Key stats
- Spain women have scored a total of 21 goals across their last five matches, at an average of more than four goals per game.
- Portugal women have conceded three or more goals in their last four matches against European sides.
- Spain haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Spain women 3-1 Portugal women
Spain are arguably the strongest team at the tournament, and their goalscoring prowess has been there for everyone to see in the build-up to the tournamen. They averaged more than four goals per match during the recent Nations League group phase, while Portugal leaked goals for fun in the same tournament.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Spain are the overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/10 (1.10) – 90.9%
- DRAW: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- AWAY: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Spain women vs Portugal women odds reflect Spain's status as one of the best teams on the planet. Ladbrokes have given La Roja a 90.9% of getting the win, while Portugal women have been given just a 4.3% chance of picking up all three points.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for more tips over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: Spanish dominance
Spain's recent record against Portugal is formidable, which should give them plenty of confidence ahead of this one. The two sides recently met twice in the UEFA Nations League, with Spain winning both matches by a combined score of 11-3.
Euro Championships Women 19/07/17
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Womens Euro Championships Qual 08/04/16
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Womens Euro Championships Qual 01/12/15
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Spain women preview: Bonmati discharged from hospital
Concerns over the availability of star midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, have been alleviated after it was revealed that the 27-year-old has rejoined the squad after being hospitalised with viral meningitis. Whether she features in their opening game, however, remains to be seen.
Predicted lineup: Coll (GK), Battle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Carmona – Guijarro, Paralluelo, Putellas – Castillo, Gonzalez, Caldentey
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W
Portugal Women
1
Spain Women
7
UEFA Women's Nations League 04/04/25
W
Portugal Women
2
Spain Women
4
UEFA Women's Nations League 26/02/25
L
England Women
1
Spain Women
0
UEFA Women's Nations League 21/02/25
W
Belgium Women
2
Spain Women
3
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W
France Women
2
Spain Women
4
Portugal women preview: Nazareth's status is unclear
Portugal have taken a risk by including Kika Nazareth in their squad for the tournament, as the Barcelona forward has been out with an ankle ligament injury since March. She will be keen to return for this match, though, given the number of club teammates on the opposition.
Predicted lineup: Morais (GK), Borges, Correira, Costa, F. Pinto, Amado – Jacinto, Norton, T. Pinto – Nazareth, Silva
UEFA Women's Nations League 08/04/25
L
Spain Women
7
Portugal Women
1
UEFA Women's Nations League 04/04/25
L
Spain Women
4
Portugal Women
2
UEFA Women's Nations League 26/02/25
W
Belgium Women
0
Portugal Women
1
UEFA Women's Nations League 21/02/25
D
England Women
1
Portugal Women
1
Womens Euro Championships Qual 03/12/24
W
Czech Republic Women
1
Portugal Women
2
Player to watch: Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas is a woman on a mission after missing out on playing at the 2022 Euros through injury and that should concern every other side at the tournament. Putellas was back to her best for Barcelona last season, reaching double digits in both goals and assists, so expect her to start strong on Thursday.