Portugal vs Spain

Current streaks

Recent form

Portugal

Portugal have shown mixed form in their recent UEFA Nations League matches, displaying resilience and attacking prowess. The team have won three, drawn two, and lost one of their last six games, scoring an impressive 13 goals whilst conceding only six. Their goal-scoring ability is particularly noteworthy, with an average of 2.17 goals per game. Two high-scoring encounters stand out: a 5-2 victory over Denmark and a 5-1 thrashing of Poland, both demonstrating Portugal's offensive capabilities. However, their defence has been somewhat inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet in their last six matches. The team's ability to score and concede has led to both teams scoring in 67% of these games, with an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals. Portugal's current two-game winning streak, including a notable away victory against Germany, suggests they may be finding their rhythm at a crucial time in the competition.

Spain

Spain have been in scintillating form recently, showcasing their attacking prowess with an impressive 18 goals scored in their last six matches. Their unbeaten run extends to an impressive 19 games, demonstrating their consistency at the highest level. The Spanish side have been involved in a series of high-scoring encounters, with all six of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. Particularly noteworthy was their thrilling 5-4 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League, a match that epitomises their current style of play - potent in attack but somewhat vulnerable in defence. While Spain have managed four wins and two draws in this period, they've only kept one clean sheet, suggesting there's room for improvement at the back. Their ability to outscore opponents has been crucial, with an average of three goals per game offsetting the two they typically concede.

Recent home/away form

Portugal

Portugal have been in formidable form at home, displaying an impressive unbeaten run of six matches, including four consecutive wins in their most recent outings. The Seleção have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting a remarkable 14 times in their last six home fixtures, with an average of 2.33 goals per game. Notably, their last two matches have been high-scoring affairs, with Portugal thrashing both Denmark and Poland 5-2 and 5-1 respectively in UEFA Nations League encounters. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just five goals in six games and keeping two clean sheets. The team's goal difference of +9 underscores their dominance on home soil, while the fact that 67% of their matches have seen both teams score suggests exciting, open contests for spectators.

Spain

Spain's recent away form has been impressive, with the national team remaining unbeaten in their last five matches on foreign soil. They have secured three victories and two draws, demonstrating their resilience and consistency away from home. La Roja have been particularly potent in attack, scoring nine goals in these five games, with a notable 4-1 victory over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League standing out as their highest-scoring away match. Defensively, Spain have been solid, conceding only four goals and keeping two clean sheets. Their goal difference of +5 highlights their overall dominance in these fixtures. The team's ability to score consistently is evident, with both teams finding the net in 60% of these matches, while 60% of the games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating that Spain's away matches tend to be entertaining affairs for spectators.