Nations League 2024/25 Final Prediction, Portugal vs Spain, 02:00 June 9: Extending Domination

TPO - Football prediction Portugal vs Spain, Nations League final 2024/25 at 02:00 on June 9 - force information, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. Ronaldo hopes to have another title with Portugal, but Spain is becoming an unstoppable force, with boundless creativity, cohesion and squad depth.

Prediction before the match Portugal vs Spain

Spain’s 5-4 semi-final win over France showed just how formidable they are. They can overcome anyone, no matter who they face, with their dynamic and versatile attack wreaking havoc. It’s not just Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams or Mikel Oyarzabal, La Roja can supply goals from every player in the squad, with incredible depth.

Their cohesion, synchronization and winning spirit are also impressive, helping Luis de la Fuente's army successfully recreate the period of domination from 2008-2012. Of course, there is no better proof of strength than titles. If they win tonight, Spain will become the first team to successfully defend the Nations League title.

Fellow Iberian side Portugal also won the inaugural Nations League, and will be hoping to do so again. While they didn't produce the same dominant wins as Spain, the Seleccao have come into the final with grit and a never-say-die attitude. They came from behind against Denmark and then again in the semi-final against Germany. As Cristiano Ronaldo said, these results have given Portugal confidence and motivated them to make something special in the final against Spain. However, against a team like La Roja, confidence is not enough.

Form, history of confrontations Portugal vs Spain

Portugal and Spain met in the Nations League, in the group stage of the 2022/23 season. They drew in Seville and the Seleccao lost 0-1 at home at the Dragao. Portugal have also gone 15 years without beating Spain, since a 4-0 friendly win in 2010.

In total, the two teams have met 40 times in all competitions in the past. La Roja dominated with 17 wins, only 6 losses, and 17 draws. Excluding friendlies, Spain won 5, Portugal won 1 in 11 official matches. In addition, 7/9 recent head-to-head matches ended with no more than 2 goals.

In terms of form, Spain are unbeaten in 24 matches since March 2023. They are also unbeaten in their last 13 Nations League matches (W9 D4). It's just that La Roja are conceding quite a lot. They have conceded 12 goals in their last 5 matches, and their last 6 matches have all had a total of 3 goals or more.

Portugal are less impressive, but have only lost 1 of their last 11 matches (won 6).

Portugal vs Spain squad information

Roberto Martinez is sure to stick to his usual core, and has no reason to change after the win over Germany. However, Vitinha could start after regaining his fitness, joining PSG teammate Joao Neves in midfield.

On the Spanish side, De la Fuente also confirmed that there will be no changes to the squad. If there are any adjustments, it is likely that Fabian Ruiz will start.

Expected lineup Portugal vs Spain

Portugal: Costa; Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; J. Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo; Conceicao, Ronaldo, Fernandes

Spain: Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Merino, Fabian, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Williams

Score prediction Portugal 1-2 Spain

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