Uruguay – Portugal World Cup Tips

The first two posters of the 8th finals of this World Cup are known. Spain – Russia and Uruguay – Portugal. Let’s take a look at this second match between the reigning European champion and Cavani et al. Match so very tight on paper, both these teams have great players playing in the top European clubs. After making 3-3 against Spain in their first match, Portugal beat Morocco and was very scared when they qualified 1-1 against Iran. Despite the good form of Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored four goals since the start of the competition, the hen campaign proved difficult for the Portuguese. A complicated course that recalls that of Euro 2016. Fernando Santos emphasizes that the fact of being in 8th is the most important, but during this phase of pool, Portugal had the control to finish 1st of this group to meet Russia. But finally, the rather fragile delivery delivered against the team of Iran led to Uruguay. Who knows, Portugal could have some regrets if it does not go as planned. Side of the Celeste, the World is going pretty well. A rise in power seen since their first group match, won in the last moments, against Egypt orphan Salah. In the second match, Uruguay had quickly gleaned the advantage through Luis Suàrez against Saudi Arabia, to avoid a trap match identical to that against the Pharaohs. Faced with Russia, the Celestial has finally shown its true face. A controlled match overall, concluded on a 3-0 thanks in particular to the goals of the duo Suarez-Cavani. What augur beautiful things for the rest of the competition.
KEY STATS

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 4 goals in the group stage.

Uruguay have not conceded a goal since the start of the competition.

Uruguay will have, for the moment, without his defender José Giménez.

Portugal conceded 4 goals in the group stage.

Both teams scored the same number of goals in pool, 5 goals to be precise. Word to the defense now?

Prediction Uruguay – Portugal

Portugal will face Uruguay on Saturday at 20h at the Olympic Stadium in Sochi. This match is a closed match because both teams are afraid of each other. The Portuguese group has not changed much since its title in 2016, only 3 players do not have the line “European Champion” on their CV. A team that has experienced ups and downs, which has created a strong solidarity in the group and all this led by Cristiano Ronaldo. The consistency of the results is however Urugayen side. With 6 wins in 6 games, the Celeste is unbeaten in 2018. An advantage that may be mitigated because it is not a game like any other. A meeting that may be very tense, it is hard to see a team take the advantage in regulation time. We know the talent of Portugal to win at the meeting of the penaltys.

Prediction of the Day: Under 2.5 goals in the match
Odds: 1.40

Prediction Today: Portugal qualifies
Odds: 1.75

Prediction of the Day: Draw at the end of regulation time
Odds: 3.00