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World Cup: Portugal vs Ghana – Betting analysis

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Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the World Cup round 1 game between Portugal and Ghana and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Portugal and Ghana kick off their World Cup campaign, when they face off in the first round this coming Thursday at Stadium 974.

As we are in the opening round of the World Cup group stage, both Portugal and Ghana face a battle to secure their first points of the group stage. Portugal head to their upcoming match as number 9 in the FIFA world ranking. Meanwhile, there is a pretty big gap to upcoming opponents Ghana. They enter the game ranked number 61 in the world.

Portugal are heavy favourites with the bookmakers to top their group. The most optimistic of fans will, of course, be dreaming of lifting the trophy.

World Cup table overview: Portugal vs Ghana

Portugal will be hoping for a raucous crowd at Stadium 974, as they attempt to storm out of the blocks to secure three points at the first time of asking. Should Ghana actually escape with points to their account from the opening match at the World Cup it’ll be a massive surprise. Bookmakers expect them to be run over at Stadium 974 on Thursday.

Team form: Portugal vs Ghana

Portugal Form

Portugal added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat the Czech Republic by 0-4. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 0-1 defeat against Spain, followed up by a 4-0 win against Nigeria. The Selecao were able to win six of their previous 10 games across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered defeat in three of these outings.

Ghana Form

Ghana look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Brazil, they were left empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Nicaragua in a 0-1 win. They followed that up with a 0-2 win against Switzerland in their most recent outing. The West Africans were able to win six of their previous 10 games across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered three defeats as well.

Betting stats for Portugal and Ghana

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Portugal and Ghana. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Portugal have not lost 7 of the last 9 matches
  • Portugal have scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
  • Ghana have won 5 of the last 7 matches without conceding a goal
  • Ghana have scored in 13 of the last 15 matches
  • Ghana have won 6 of the last 8 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 Ghana matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Ghana have won 5 of the last 7 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5

Interesting players: Portugal vs Ghana

It is the beginning of a new World Cup campaign, and both Portugal and Ghana will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Full-time result

Portugal claimed all three points six times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing once along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Ghana have won six of their last 10 games while drawing once and losing three in this series of matches.

Both teams to score

Portugal scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Interestingly, Ghana scored the opening goal of the match just three times in their last ten games. The Black Stars were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Portugal saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Ghana, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches.

Suggested bet: Portugal vs Ghana

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Portugal and Ghana. The betting tip was formed based on the above-mentioned statements.

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