Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Portugal and Uzbekistan who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Portugal go up against Uzbekistan on Tuesday in their second outing in the World Cup group stage.
Following the first round of the World Cup group stage, Portugal are number three on one point, while Uzbekistan have zero points as number four. Portugal arrive at this match placed as number 5 in the FIFA world ranking, while Uzbekistan lack behind as number 50 in the world.
Form: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal Form
Portugal collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 2-1 and 2-1 winners against Chile and Nigeria, respectively. Against DR Congo, they had to settle for a draw as the match finished even with a 1-1 scoreline. Portugal achieved success in six of their last 10 internationals in all competitions, while three ended in a draw and one in defeat.
Uzbekistan Form
Uzbekistan were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 2-0 by Canada. Next up, Netherlands won 2-1, before losing 1-3 against Colombia. Uzbekistan claimed three wins in their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run.
Betting facts for Portugal and Uzbekistan
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Portugal and Uzbekistan played across all tournaments.
- In the last 5 Portugal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Portugal matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Portugal have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Portugal have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Portugal have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Uzbekistan have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Uzbekistan matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Uzbekistan matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
Players in form: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Bruno Fernandes has four strikes in six matches for Portugal, who might be relying on his services against Uzbekistan. The opponents are looking to Igor Sergeev, who has provided his team with one goals.
Popular betting markets: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Portugal won six times, drew three and lost one time. Uzbekistan claimed three wins, drew three times and lost four in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Portugal are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin. Portugal are on an amazing streak of now 11 games at home in a row without defeat. Uzbekistan conceded a goal in their 7 most recent matches.
Both teams to score
Portugal scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Uzbekistan scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Portugal played. Uzbekistan will feel optimistic about scoring on Tuesday with Portugal managing a measly three clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Portugal, who scored an average of 2.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Uzbekistan’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Uzbekistan conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
Suggested bet: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
To summarize, the upcoming World Cup clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Portugal vs Uzbekistan mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
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