Portugal
- Portugal have won three and drawn one of their last four matches in all competitions (W3, D1).
- Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout matchup.
- Roberto Martinez has been astute in setting Portugal up in this tournament, keeping them compact and keeping their options open with the ability to play a back three or a 4-3-3 with wings overflowing.
Spain
- Spain have won four and drawn one of their last five matches (W4, D1).
- Spain enter on a three-game winning streak.
- Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout matchup.
- Spain have been superb on the road in all competitions with a three-game unbeaten run in which they have scored eight goals and won all three.
Head-to-Head
- The last head-to-head was a 7-5 match in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, with Portugal winning.
- That game was a reminder of how this matchup can get away from the coaches.
Key Players
Mikel Oyarzabal has five goals in his last five appearances and is Spain's greatest threat heading into the game.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Spain at 1.92, Portugal at 4.1, and the draw at 3.6.
- The market looks awfully thin in other areas.
Prediction
- Spain will want to press high and control the pace through their positional style, which could disrupt Portugal's build-up play.
- Portugal's flexibility and compactness give them options to stifle Spain and counter.
- Luis de la Fuente's men could edge it in Dallas, but Portugal will make it tough.
