Dallas Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 16 | Monday, July 6 | 8pm BST
In what is considered the biggest Round of 16 tie, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Portugal vs Spain preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
- Portugal vs Spain prediction: La Roja earn Iberian bragging rights
- Bet on the 2026 World Cup with BetVictor
Portugal Vs Spain Preview
Roberto Martinez’s side survived an almighty scare against Croatia in the R32 to set up Monday’s mouthwatering tie against Spain. The intervention from the snickometer denied Man City’s Josko Gvardiol an injury time leveller after Cristiano Ronaldo, Ivan Perisic and Goncalo Ramos had earlier netted in Toronto.
Having cruised to a 3-0 win against Austria last time out, the Portugal vs Spain odds favour the 2010 victors and current European champions to advance in Dallas. La Roja have really gotten into their stride since the surprise 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and their backline is yet to be breached.
Portugal Vs Spain H2H Record
Portugal and Spain have locked horns 41 times previously with La Roja boasting 18 wins compared to the Selecao’s seven. A total of 16 draws have been played out between the Iberian rivals. The most recent meeting ended in a penalty shootout victory in the Nations League final for the Portuguese.
In terms of World Cup meetings, the Spaniards beat their nemesis on their way to the title in 2010 but eight years later, a superb Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick ensured a share of the spoils in a 3-3 group stage draw.
Portugal vs Spain H2H record:
- Portugal wins – 7
- Draws – 16
- Spain wins – 18
Portugal Vs Spain Team News
Roberto Martinez has a fully-fit squad to choose from ahead of Monday’s mammoth clash in Dallas. The former Belgium boss isn’t expected to make any changes so Cristiano Ronaldo will keep his place up top and is set to be supported by Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao.
As for Spain, Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams will once again miss out through injury. The quartet of Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro, Dani Olmo and Aymeric Laporte are all in line to start despite missing training prior to the weekend.
Portugal’s last six in all comps:
WDWDWW
Spain’s last six in all comps:
WWWDWD
Portugal Vs Spain Predicted Lineups
Portugal predicted lineup:
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves; Neto, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo
Spain predicted lineup:
Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
Portugal Vs Spain TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Portugal vs Spain is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
Portugal Vs Spain Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- World Cup betting favourites Spain are the only side yet to concede
- Portugal World Cup stats – In their last five wins, the Selecao have netted exactly twice
- Spain World Cup stats – La Roja have received just two bookings so far
Top Betting Angles for Portugal vs Spain
Under 2.5 goals: Has come in across four of the last five H2H meetings. Online at 1/1.
BTTS (No): Spain have kept nine clean sheets across their last ten competitive games. Available at 23/20.
Anytime goalscorers: Mikel Oyarzabal (23/20), Lamine Yamal (17/10) and Alex Baena (29/10) all offer potential.
Portugal Vs Spain Prediction
Prior to the tournament, our Spain World Cup preview backed La Roja to go all the way and a vital win here will reinforce that prediction. And with Luis De la Fuente’s side really getting into their stride, we can’t see past a smooth victory in the Iberian derby.
Prediction: Portugal 0-2 Spain
If you intend to bet on Portugal vs Spain then please take the time to read through BetVictor’s safe and responsible gambling page which will provide good advice on how to stay in control when betting on football.
Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 10:30am on July 6, 2026 and are subject to change.
18+ | gambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly
