Portugal vs Spain Prediction
- Prediction
- Spain
- Confidence
- Very High
- xG (POR)
- 0.40
- xG (ESP)
- 1.90
Why this prediction?
Spain win probability: 73%
- ESP
Scoring projection
Portugal projected 0.4 goals, Spain 1.9 goals.
- ESP
Elo rating advantage
Spain are rated 264 Elo higher (1995 vs 2259).
- ESP
Defensive solidity
Spain project the meaner defence (concede ~0.4/game).
- EVEN
Round of 16-stage adjustment
Round of 16 matches are tighter, so expected goals are reduced to ~2.3 combined.
- EVEN
Neutral venue
No home advantage is applied at a neutral venue.
Ratings: Portugal 1995 · Spain 2259 · Source: World Football Elo (eloratings.net) (as of 2026-08-02).
Most likely results
- 0–2 18%
- 0–1 18%
- 0–3 12%
- 0–0 11%
- 1–1 9%
Your questions about Portugal vs Spain
Who is predicted to win Portugal vs Spain?
Our model favours Spain. The win probabilities are 6% for Portugal, 21% for a draw and 73% for Spain.
What is the predicted score for Portugal vs Spain?
The most likely scoreline for this fixture is 0–2, based on the expected goals for both sides.
Are these match predictions guaranteed?
No prediction is ever guaranteed. These figures are statistical estimates intended for analysis and entertainment, not betting advice.
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