Portugal vs Spain Prediction: A tough evening at Lisbon expected

In the second semifinal match of the Rugby Europe Championship scheduled for Sunday, Portugal will host Spain at Estadio do Restelo in Lisbon. The home team, Portugal, is considered the favorite in this matchup, with the visiting side, Spain, being labeled as the underdogs.

Portugal

Portugal has positioned themselves to claim the top spot in Group B, surpassing Romania with 11 points in the group stage of this tournament. Despite a disappointing initial loss to Belgium, Portugal's performance in the second and third group matches against Poland and Romania proved sufficient to secure the first spot and qualify for the semifinals. Now entering this game as favorites, Portugal is optimistic about elevating their performance, aiming to be at their best and progressing to the next round of the tournament.

Spain

Despite a recent defeat to Georgia in the group stage, Spain successfully advanced to the semifinals by securing the second spot in Group B. Their journey commenced with victories over Netherlands and Germany, allowing Spain to amass a total of 9 points, three more than their closest competitor, Netherlands. Examining their recent matches, Spain has secured three wins, including one against Canada, but also suffered a loss to Georgia in another encounter.

Extra Betting Tips

Both teams exhibit a commendable level of play, and while Portugal is considered the clear favorite, historical meetings between these two sides suggest that Spain has a legitimate chance in this matchup. Consequently, in what is anticipated to be a highly competitive game, it is expected that Spain will be able to cover the spread.