Portugal vs Chile Predictions - Portugal to see off Chile in Nations Cup clash

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Portugal are tipped to cover the handicap against Chile in the Nations Cup.
Portugal have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
Chile have lost 4 consecutive games against Portugal.

Portugal have often win their matches recently (Getty Images)

Portugal won the recent Rugby Europe Championship earlier this year and have made a solid start to their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign. Chile have also had success during the opening stages of the competition but have yet to beat Portugal.

Portugal have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
Portugal have won 4 consecutive games against Chile.
Chile have lost 4 of their last 7 fixtures.

Head to Head

Portugal have the edge over Chile, with four victories to none.

Portugal Form

Portugal lost their opening World Rugby Nations Cup fixture to the USA 30-29 before bouncing back with a 38-14 victory over Canada and a 32-28 win over Tonga.

Os Lobos are in second place in the European-African-Asian Pool with 12 points after three rounds.

Earlier this year, the Wolves won the 2026 Rugby Europe Championship, beating Belgium 47-17, Germany 68-2, and Romania 44-7 in the group stages. They then defeated Spain 26-7 in the semi-finals and edged Georgia 19-17 in the final.

Portugal will fancy their chances of seeing off the challenge of Chile, as they have been in fine form in recent outings, winning nine of their last ten fixtures.

Chile Form

Chile started their 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup campaign well, defeating Romania 48-31 and Hong Kong China 38-17 before losing 49-22 to Georgia.

Los Cóndores are in second place in the Americas-Pacific Pool with ten points from three matches.

Before that, the South American team lost 34-19 to Italy in November last year.

Chile have been in solid form lately, but will have to be on top of their game to get the result, as they have yet to beat Portugal in a competitive match, and their opponents have often won their matches this year.

Team News

Portugal

Forwards: Luka Begic, Jason Cornelius, Pedro Santiago Lopes, Nuno Mascarenhas, Abel da Cunha, Diogo Hasse Ferreira, António Prim, Alex dos Santos, Cody Thomas, Giorgi Turabelidze, Pedro Vicente, Martim Bello, António Rebelo de Andrade, Pedro Ferreira, José Madeira, Duarte Nunes, Duarte Torgal, Francisco Almeida, André da Cunha, João Granate, Nicolas Martins, José Monteiro, David Wallis

Backs: Tomás Amado, Hugo Camacho, Samuel Marques, Hugo Aubry, Domingos Cabral, Tomás Appleton, Jordan Bacon, Vasco Durão, Rodrigo Marta, Lucas Martins, Manuel Cardoso Pinto, Vincent Pinto, Raffaele Storti, Simão Bento, Joris Moura, Manuel Vareiro

Chile

Forwards: Norman Aguayo, Augusto Böhme, Diego Escobar, Matías Dittus, Iñaki Gurruchaga, Vittorio Lastra, Benjamín Moreno, Javier Eissmann, Pharel Munoz, Santiago Pedrero, Bruno Sáez, Alfonso Escobar, Raimundo Martínez, Joaquín Milesi, Clemente Saavedra, Ernesto Tchimino, Ignaco Valdes

Backs: Lucas Berti, Marcelo Torrealba, Benjamín Videla, Rodrigo Fernández, Felipe Mendez, Juan Cruz Reyes, Matías Garafulic, Nicolás Saab, Domingo Saavedra, Santiago Videla, Marco Alvano, Clemente Armstrong, Manuel Bustamante, Iñaki Ayarza

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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