Portugal vs Spain Predictions - Portugal to prevail against Spain in Round of 16 clash

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Portugal edged Spain in the 2025 Nations League final on penalties.
Spain have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches against Portugal.
Portugal are predicted to win to nil with a 1-0 score.

Portugal are unbeaten in their last nine matches (Getty Images)

Portugal survived a late scare to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match and recently edged Spain in the UEFA Nations League final. Spain had trouble in their round of 32 match but have often drawn against Portugal in recent clashes. Portugal are predicted to win to nil.

Portugal have won 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
Portugal have scored 10 goals in 5 matches.
Portugal have conceded 3 goals in 5 games.
Spain have won 4 of their last 7 fixtures.
Spain have scored 11 goals in 5 matches.
Spain have conceded 1 goal in 5 games.

Head to Head

Spain have the advantage over Portugal, with 18 victories to seven, and 16 draws in 41 meetings.

Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final after the score ended 2-2 in extra time.

Portugal Form

Portugal did enough to see off the challenge of Croatia in their FIFA World Cup round of 32 match last week, winning 2-1 after surviving a controversial disallowed goal at the end of proceedings.

A Seleção had 62% possession and 15 shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

During the group stages of the tournament, Seleção das Quinas drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening match, thumped Uzbekistan 5-0 before drawing 0-0 with Colombia to finish second in Group K.

A Seleção have won three of their last five matches, with two draws. They scored ten goals and conceded three.

Portugal will be pleased to have made it through to the round of 16, but will have to endure another tough challenge when they face Spain. However, they did edge their opponents in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, winning 5-3 on penalties after the score ended 2-2 in extra time.

Spain Form

Spain produced a solid display in their round of 32 match against Austria last week, winning by three goals to nil.

La Roja had 65% possession and 22 shots in the game, with ten attempts on target.

Earlier in the tournament, Spain struggled at the beginning of their FIFA World Cup campaign, drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde, but bounced back to form, thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0 and edging Uruguay 1-0.

La Roja have won four of their last five matches, with one draw. They scored 11 goals and conceded one.

Spain have found some form as their World Cup campaign has progressed, but they face a tricky test against rivals Portugal, as recent clashes between these two teams have been tight, with one victory apiece and four draws in six meetings.

Team News

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo slotted home a second half equaliser against Croatia, taking his tally to three goals in this edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Goncalo Ramos scored the dramatic second half stoppage winner in the match, securing his first goal of the tournament.

Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Rafael Leão have scored one goal each so far.

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo

Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Samuel Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva

Forwards: Joao Felix, Francisco Trincao, Francisco Conceicao, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo

Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace against Austria, taking his tally to four goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Pedro Porro was also on the scoresheet, registering his first goal of the tournament.

Álex Baena and Lamine Yamal have contributed one goal each so far.

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia

Defenders: Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Llorente, Eric Garcia, Pedro Porro, Alex Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill

Midfielders: Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena

Forwards: Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Yeremy Pino, Borja Iglesias, Victor Munoz

Verdict

Portugal v Spain

Both teams look evenly matched for this FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash, but Portugal edged Spain last year and are tipped to secure a competitive win-to-nil victory, with a 1-0 score at the final whistle.