With a two-point advantage over Spain in UEFA Nations League A Group 2, Portugal will face Spain on Tuesday knowing that a draw will advance them to the playoffs. Following Switzerland's 2-1 victory against Luis Enrique's team in Zaragoza and their previous draw prior to this match, the Portuguese led the Spanish. Fernando Santos' team must be the favorites to advance after a 4-0 victory in Prague.
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How to watch & odds
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Municipal de Braga -- Braga, Portugal
- TV and live stream: fuboTV (try for free)
- Odds: Portugal +125; Draw +210; Spain +220 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't played much this season, despite playing the entire 90 minutes against the Czech Republic and contributing one assist. The 37-year-old star's participation is vital to the country's prospects, so he must perform at his peak if he wants to be considered for a significant role traveling to Qatar.
Spain: In the meanwhile, the Spanish are struggling as several players important to Enrique's ambitions are not receiving consistent playing time at the club level. La Roja, one of the youngest teams with an elite European national, could use a strong showing tonight, regardless of the outcome and probable advancement.
Prediction
Pick: This one feels like a score draw so I will go for 1-1. Spain needs to improve while Portugal is riding the high from another convincing win after a summer turnaround in the form once their Qatar berth was booked. Ronaldo's involvement is the subject of hot debate so expect him to be motivated if given the chance from the off.
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