Portugal
Uzbekistan
Teamübersicht
In their last World Cup match, Portugal faced Congo DR at home, where they managed to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite dominating possession with 75%, they were unable to convert their chances into a win.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Congo DR):
Teamübersicht
Uzbekistan's last World Cup encounter saw them lose 3-1 to Colombia at home. Despite a spirited effort, they struggled to keep up with their opponents, conceding three goals while only managing one.
Match statistics (Uzbekistan vs Colombia):
Portugal showcased their attacking prowess in a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the World Cup Group Stage match. The home side's performance was highlighted by a brace from C. Ronaldo, who opened the scoring early and added another before halftime.
From the outset, Portugal established control, boasting 66% possession and launching 17 shots, with 9 hitting the target. The first goal came in the 6th minute through C. Ronaldo, assisted by J. Cancelo, setting the tone for the match. N. Mendes doubled the lead just 11 minutes later, and Ronaldo's second goal in the 39th minute left Uzbekistan with a mountain to climb.
Despite a disallowed goal from Uzbekistan's A. Ganiev in the 29th minute due to a foul, the visitors struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 2 shots on goal throughout the match. An own goal by A. Nematov in the 60th minute further compounded their woes, while R. Leao capped off the scoring in the 87th minute.
Both teams received one yellow card each, but Portugal's dominance was clear in every aspect of the game. With this victory, Portugal solidifies their position in the group, demonstrating their intent to contend for the title.
Portugal has shown a solid performance in their recent match, drawing 1-1 against Congo DR. This indicates a stable form, particularly in their attacking play. On the other hand, Uzbekistan suffered a defeat against Colombia, losing 1-3, which highlights their struggles in both defense and attack.
In their last encounter, Portugal dominated with a score of 5-0 against Uzbekistan. Portugal's attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.44 expected goals (xG) in that match, while Uzbekistan managed only 0.24 xG. The statistics also reveal that Portugal had a significant advantage in possession (66%) and shots on goal (9) compared to Uzbekistan's 2.
Portugal is likely to exploit Uzbekistan's defensive weaknesses, focusing on quick transitions and utilizing their width to stretch the opposition. Expect Portugal to control the midfield, limiting Uzbekistan's chances to break forward effectively.
D. Costa
G
J. Cancelo
D
T. Araujo
D
R. Veiga
D
N. Mendes
D
J. Neves
M
Vitinha
M
B. Silva
M
B. Fernandes
M
P. Neto
M
C. Ronaldo
F
U. Yusupov
G
A. Khusanov
D
A. Abdullaev
D
R. Ashurmatov
D
B. Karimov
M
A. Mozgovoy
M
O. Shukurov
M
S. Nasrullaev
M
A. Fayzullaev
F
O. Urunov
F
E. Shomurodov
F
