Portugal vs Spain Prediction: Spain have a chance as underdogs

The European Rugby Championship encounter at Estadio Nacional Jamor in Lisbon will see Portugal battle Spain in the quarterfinal stage. The two nations have done a good job up to this stage and will hope they get things right here. How will this game unfold? I will give an analysis of this game below and offer predictions.

Portugal

Portugal have shown class since the beginning of this year’s European Championship tournament and will hope to keep things running. In their group stage matches, this team has a perfect win record. In that run, Portugal defeated Romania, Germany and Belgium; these matches ended 6-34, 56-14, and 40-30, respectively. However, the home nation comes into this game heavily favoured. Ahead of this match, Portugal have won three of their last five matches against Spain, with their last two in their favour.

Spain

Spain ended their European Rugby Championship encounter on the losing end against Georgia. In a 32-62 contest, this team struggled in each half, losing 13-34 in the first half and 19-28 in the second. In the meantime, Spain's first two group matches ended in wins over the Netherlands and Switzerland. Heading into this game, the visiting nation has lost two of their last five matches on the road, while picking wins in three others.

Expert Betting Tips

Portugal have been exciting since the beginning of this year’s competition, but they have not shown they can dominate a team like Spain. While Spain struggled heavily against Georgia, I only expect the visiting nation to step up as the odds are not in their favour. This will be a tough game for the two teams, but I feel Spain will get within the line in what should be a high-scoring game. 

Our first option is a handicap W2 (+12.5) with odds at 1.80 on Bet365

Our second option is over 50.5 with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet

Our last option is total even yes with odds at 1.84 on Betway