Uruguay vs Portugal Soccer Preview-Predictions

Uruguay vs Portugal Soccer Preview-Predictions

Saturday, June the 30th is when things get pretty serious in Russia, for teams and fans alike. The teams will be aware of who lies in wait for the victors in the quarterfinals, just before the whistle goes to start the match between Uruguay and Portugal.

So they can stay focused on the task at hand the European champions and the South Americans would be well advised. Teaming up on one side, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo on the other, even the tiniest lapse in concentration could prove fatal.

Their very first meeting at the FIFA World Cup was a long time ago. And this will be only the third time in history the teams have played against each other. The two squads have gathered team-mates and rivals from club football in Spain, Portugal and beyond. Yet many of the players will be perfectly aware and familiar with those lining up against them on Saturday.

The match won’t be only decided on the sidelines, but in the dressing rooms too. Fernando Santos and Oscar Tabarez are two of the most experienced coaches at the World Cup, willing to do everything in their power to ensure that their players are in the best possible conditions and mindset to come and kick-off on Saturday evening.

Possible line-ups:

Uruguay: Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, Nahitan Nandez, Matias Vecino, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur, Martin Caceres, Jose Maria Gimenez, Diego Godin, Diego Laxalt, Fernando Muslera.

Portugal: Goncalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Adrien Silva, Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Mario, Cedric, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro, William, Rui Patricio.

Uruguay vs Portugal Soccer Preview-Predictions Betting Tips

1×2 Both Teams to Score Under/Over
1
no
over 2.5