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Portugal vs. Uruguay Odds, Trends & Predictions: Will Cristiano Ronaldo Score Another World Cup Goal?

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing, and with Cristiano Ronaldo dominating headlines due to his very public and hostile exit from Manchester United, he’s trying to keep his sights on the task at hand. In the Group H opener, Ronaldo netted a penalty, and the Portugal side took care of Ghana 3-2. Now they’ll face a Uruguay team that’s coming off a rather actionless start in a 0-0 draw against South Korea.

Portugal-Uruguay Odds

Check out the latest odds for the match via DraftKings:

  • Portugal:+100
  • Uruguay: +320
  • Draw: +235

Portugal-Uruguay Prediction

Portugal and Uruguay are currently 1-1 in their history at the World Cup. The last time Uruguay faced Portugal in the World Cup in 2018, Uruguay was able to pull off the upset, with Edinson Cavani scoring two goals. They’ll need similar heroics on Monday.

Portugal comes off the impressive with over Ghana, but there’s some reason for worry. Already missing Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto due to injuries suffered before the World Cup, Portugal also lost fullback Nuno Mendes in pre-tournament training. After starting against Ghana, Danilo Pereira will also be forced to sit after suffering three rib fractures in training. Before the Uruguay match, Portugal boss Fernando Santos announced that 39-year-old Pepe will be starting in place of Pereira.

While Portugal has scored 22 goals in 10 matches since the start of 2022, they’ll have their work cut out for them against a stingy Uruguay defense. Uruguay has failed to score in three of their last five matches, but they have been able to keep a clean sheet in their past five World Cup matches. No team has ever accomplished a clean sheet in six consecutive cup matches.

Look for them to try to control the pace of the game early while limiting the chances for Ronaldo and the Portugal offense with their backs against the wall in the group stage.

Betting Prediction: Under 2.0 (+115), Uruguay +0.5 (-120)

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