Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening match
Colombia have claimed two wins from two in this group
Recommended bet: Colombia or draw double chance @ 22/25
One of the standout clashes of the World Cup group stage pits Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal against Colombia in Miami in the final round of Group K games.
Colombia have won two from two to sit top of the standings, meaning Portugal face a must-win clash in order to top the group.
However, Colombia should have considerable support behind them in Florida as they look to cling on to top spot.
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Team news
Colombia have no injury concerns, and they’re expected to name an unchanged side for their clash with Portugal after winning their first two games.
Portugal brought Joao Felix into their side for their win over Uzbekistan, and the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid man is expected to keep his place in the team.
There are seven players across the two sides who are a yellow card away from missing their last 32 games. Those include Portugal’s Renato Veiga and Bernardo Silva, and Colombia’s Jefferson Lerma and Jhon Lucumi.
The stats
Portugal struggled to create chances against DR Congo, generating only seven shots.
Colombia have conceded only three shots on target at this tournament.
Colombia have won eight of their last 12 matches.
The South Americans have suffered only two defeats in their last 15 international matches.
Portugal have conceded in six of their last nine matches.
Colombia have scored after the 75th minute in four of their last five matches.
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Prediction
Portugal looked better going forward in their 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, but the quality of their opponents doesn’t suggest their attacking issues have been dealt with.
Roberto Martinez’s side were only able to generate seven shots in their draw with DR Congo, and Colombia could make life hard for them in Florida. The South Americans have conceded only three shots on target across their first two group games.
Los Cafeteros can top the group with a draw, so the pressure is on Portugal to force the issue in this contest. However, that could leave them exposed to a counter-attack from Colombia.
The South American side suffered a couple of defeats in March, but their overall form is impressive. They’ve lost only two of their last 15 matches, while they’ve picked up eight wins from their previous 12.
Defensive issues for Portugal also suggest they’ll need to score more than once to leapfrog Colombia. Martinez’s men have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last nine matches.
With Colombia looking sharp at both ends of the pitch, they should be able to do enough to get the result they need. They stand out at 22/25 in the double chance market, while a 1-1 draw appeals in the correct score betting.
Score prediction: Colombia 1-1 Portugal
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