Portugal
- Portugal have won three and drawn two of their last five games in all competitions.
- Roberto Martinez has been flexible in his tactical approach in their first match, but his side have largely focused on keeping midfield control and dominating the game with fullbacks providing width and players rotating in the offensive third.
- Joao Neves is Group K's top scorer with one goal in one match, and his presence in the starting line-up can provide the attacking spark for Portugal to take the win on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan
- Portugal have played their opening FIFA World Cup Group K match to sit third on one point, while Uzbekistan, who have lost their opening fixture, are bottom of the group on zero points.
- Uzbekistan have lost their last two away matches, conceding four goals.
- However, Uzbekistan were easily exposed in their 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their FIFA World Cup Group K opener, and they have lost their last 3 games in all competitions, winning only two of their last five.
- Abbosbek Fayzullayev has led the line for Uzbekistan in Group K, scoring once in their opener, and will look to create chances for Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium.
Key Players
- Joao Neves is Group K's top scorer with one goal in one match.
- Abbosbek Fayzullayev has led the line for Uzbekistan in Group K, scoring once in their opener.
Betting Insights
Portugal are rightful 1.18 favorites for this matchup and have the momentum and form to secure the win in Houston on Tuesday.
Prediction
We're not expecting any goals for the visitors, so we'll side with 'Both teams to score - No' at 1.61 , and we hope you can find value in the same selection.
