Portugal will take on Uruguay in their next FIFA World Cup 2022 group game at the Lusail Stadium.
Portugal defeated Ghana who is the lowest-ranked side in the tournament in their opening match by a 3-2 score line although it was difficult as the African side just would not give up.
Uruguay, meanwhile, played to a disappointing scoreless draw with South Korea that saw La Celeste completely misfire in front of the goal.
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Portugal will be hoping to exact revenge on Uruguay as the side that dumped them out of the Round of 16 Russia 2018.
Kickoff – 20:00 G.M.T
Venue – Lusail Stadium.
Team news
Already missing Diogo Jota, Pedro Neto, and Ricardo Pereira due to long-term injuries before the World Cup, Portugal is now having to navigate an injury to full-back Nuno Mendes who picked up a muscle issue in pre-tournament training and missed the Ghana match.
Defender Ronald Araujo missed the opener for Uruguay as he recovers from a long-term hip injury, but he is expected to contribute soon.
If Araujo is fit and ready to start, head coach Diego Alonso will have to decide whether to replace Diego Godin or Jose Maria Gimenez in defence.
Portuga’ probable lineup (4-3-3)
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pereira, Guerreiro; Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Neves; Felix, Ronaldo, Leao
Uruguay probable Lineup (4-3-3)
Rochet; Caceres, Godin, Gimenez, Olivera; Valverde, Vecino, Bentancur; Pellistri, Suarez, Nunez
Odds/ prediction
According to goal.com the two sides’ only previous meeting at a World Cup was in the last 16 in Russia four years ago, where two goals from Edinson Cavani helped La Celeste to a 2-1 triumph.
Nevertheless, Portugal aisca lear ffavourite t 19/20 (1.95) with bet365 to pick up three more points while Uruaguay is an utsider at 16/5 (4.20).
