Prediction: Portugal vs Chile | SoccerNews
Getting their final pre-World Cup preparations underway this weekend, Portugal will welcome Chile to Lisbon on Saturday evening.
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Verdict: Portugal to score in both halves
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: 1xBet
Portugal
Starting with the hosts, getting their hands on a second Nations League crown last summer as they secured a famous penalty shootout victory against reigning European champions Spain, Portugal travel to North America this month regarded as a genuine dark horse. Signing off their qualifying adventure back in November with a record-breaking 9-1 aggregate win against Armenia, Roberto Martinez’s camp have gained a fearsome reputation from across the continent. In fact, extending on from their Nations League success last summer, the former Belgium boss has seen his side suffer just a sole defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions. Officially getting their World Cup charge underway on June 17th when they meet D.R. Congo, Portugal will be looking to make another early summer statement in Lisbon.
Portugal Team News
While the record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo might have turned 41 back in February, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will lead Portugal out this summer and looks set to earn a 227th international cap here. All tasting Champions League glory with PSG last week, the quartet of Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Goncalo Ramos and Vitinha have been included in Martinez’s squad.
Crowned as the 2026 FWA Player of the Year following a remarkable campaign with Premier League giants Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes should get some minutes under his belt in Lisbon.
Chile
As for the visitors, watching their much-welcomed flurry come to a thumping end last time out, Chile are desperately searching for an immediate boost here. Putting in a woeful performance last time out as they were hit with a woeful 4-1 drumming at the hands of New Zealand, La Roja have come under serious scrutiny since their nightmare World Cup qualifying adventure last year. Missing out on the chance to book a ticket to North America, Nicolas Cordova’s side remarkably finished rock-bottom of the table and they gained an unwanted reputation for their attacking struggles. In fact, Chile failed to find the net in all of their final six qualifying showdowns and they will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge when they travel to Lisbon on Saturday evening.
Chile Team News
Once again snubbed by Cordova this summer, all-time leading goalscorer Alexis Sanchez has been left at home. Likewise, registering just seven Championship strikes during a loan stint with Derby County, Ben Brereton-Diaz has also been omitted from Chile’s travelling squad.
Drawing a line under his third campaign with Danish giants Midtjylland, 22-year-old Dario Osorio will feature in Lisbon. Playing his domestic football with Championship Swansea City, one-time Liverpool youngster Lawrence Vigouroux will start between the sticks.
Portugal vs Chile Key Factors to Consider
- Portugal have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions.
- The European giants have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in September 2022.
- Chile’s infamous 4-1 drumming against New Zealand back in March drew a line under their four-match winning run.
- La Roja failed to find the net in all of their final six World Cup qualifying appearances last year.
- Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has registered 143 international strikes in his 226 appearances.
Conclusion
Travelling over to North America this summer with the mood in their camp at a real high, Portugal will be desperate to extend on their recent flurry. Crowned Nation League champions for a second time last year, the European heavyweights are enjoying quite the pre-World Cup purple patch. Likewise, suffering just a single defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in September 2022, it is no surprise that Portugal are pencilled in as a landslide contender here. Meet a Chile squad who were last seen falling to a woeful 4-1 drumming at the hands of New Zealand, Martinez’s superstar squad should be smelling a golden opportunity.
Verdict: Portugal to score in both halves
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: 1xBet
