Spain – Portugal 29 June
Spain – Portugal 29 June 2010
*matches in all competitions
Spain last 5 matches: 
Portugal last 5 matches: 
Spain FIFA ranking: 2
Portugal FIFA ranking: 3
Another big day in the 2010 World Cup knock out phase as European champions Spain take on their long time rivals and neighbors Portugal.
Spain lost their debut match in the tournament, going down 0-1 to Switzerland but managed to repair this in results with Honduras and a close game against Chile.
Although their last 2 victories granted them access to the knock outs, Spain has yet to show real strength in terms of group play and this will be their first real test against an experienced side.
Portugal qualified from group G of the World Cup managing a total of 5 points and grabbing the second spot after top favorites Brazil.
Their goalless draw with the leaders brought them into this phase of the competition but also a great opponent. Portugal may have a good advantage in terms of morale as they won their previous match against Spain 1-0 but even this result dates back to 2004 and is no longer relevant.
I expect a very close match with few real chances on either side, Portugal has yet to concede any goals so far in the tournament so less than 2.5 goals during regular time.
My tip: Draw ( Spain to qualify )
