Match details:

UEFA Nations League, 2022-23
Portugal vs. Spain
Braga Municipal, Braga
Date. September 28, 2022
Kick-off: 12:15 am IST

Preview:

Portugal will square off against Spain in the upcoming round 6, Group 2 game of the UEFA Nations League A at Braga Municipal, Braga in Portugal. In the last game, Portugal have beaten Czech Republic 4-0 and are currently standing at the top position on the points table. On the other hand, Spain faced a 2-1 defeat against Switzerland and are standing at the 2nd position on the points table.

After examining the recent form and statistics of these two sides, host Portugal are the slight favorites to secure a win in the encounter but we can expect goals from both ends of the pitch.

Current Form (W-D-L):

Portugal: DWWLW

Spain: DDWWL

Head to Head Record:

Portugal: 2
Spain: 2
Draw: 5
Probable starting line-up:

Portugal(4-2-3-1):

Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao

Spain(4-3-3):

Unai Simon, Jordi Alba, Pau Torres, Eric Garcia, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Pedri, Koke, Pablo Sarabia, Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata

Top picks:

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugals forward has scored 2 goals and provided an assist in the UEFA Nations League this season. He has an average of 3.5 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 90. He is a clear choice for captaincy in your small league fantasy teams.

Bruno Fernandes: Portugals midfielder has scored a goal and an assist in the UEFA Nations League this season. He has also managed to score a goal and claimed an assist in the Premier League this season. He has an average of 0.8 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 76. He is a differential pick for captaincy in this encounter

Pablo Sarabia: Spains midfielder has scored 2 goals along with an assist in the UEFA Nations League this season. He has an average of 1.8 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 78. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Alvaro Morata: Spains forward has scored a goal in the UEFA Nations League this season. He has an average of 1.2 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 84. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Choices for captain and vice-captain:

Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata

Score prediction for the Small League:

Portugal(2-1)Spain

Team Combination:

Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.