Portugal 0-1 Spain: result and AI prediction

Portugal – Spain, World Cup, Monday, July 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: AT&T Stadium

Portugal is #2 in the table (5 pts) and Spain #1 (7 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Portugal is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Spain is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Portugal averages 2 goals per match this season. Spain averages 2 goals per match this season.

Portugal

Final score0 - 1

Spain

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 0-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This looks like one of the tightest ties of the round, but Spain come in with the stronger defensive rhythm and a clearer sense of control. Portugal have the individual quality to swing the match, especially through Bruno Fernandes and their wide runners, yet Spain’s structure through midfield gives them the steadier platform. The biggest pre-match issue is Spain’s wing depth, with Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino still expected to miss out. If Portugal cannot disrupt Rodri and the Spanish build-up, they may spend too much of the night reacting rather than dictating.

Head-to-head analysis

Recent meetings strongly suggest a narrow game rather than a runaway result. Spain are unbeaten across the latest stretch of this rivalry, but draws have been frequent and margins have stayed tight.

Injuries and absences

Spain's likely loss of Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino cuts into their pure width and rotation depth, leaving more of the creative burden on Yamal, Baena and the interior midfielders.

Form (last 5)

PortugalLeague position #2 · 5 ptsW D W

SpainLeague position #1 · 7 ptsW W W

Portugal vs Spain stats

	Portugal	Spain
Played	4	4
Goals scored	8	8
Goals conceded	2	0
Clean sheets	2	4

Last meetings

2025-06-08Portugal 2-2 Spain
2022-09-27Portugal 0-1 Spain
2022-06-02Spain 1-1 Portugal
2021-06-04Spain 0-0 Portugal
2020-10-07Portugal 0-0 Spain
2020-06-05Spain --- Portugal