In Group H group stage action, Portugal (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) and Uruguay (0-0-1) meet Monday with kickoff from Lusail Iconic Stadium set for 2 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. Uruguay odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Portugal F Cristiano Ronaldo became the 1st man to score in 5 World Cups after a goal from the penalty spot in the 65th minute as Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2 Thursday. F Joao Felix and F Rafael Leao scored the other 2 goals for Portugal.
Portugal, No. 9 in the FIFA world rankings, is the favorite to win Group H at -370.
Uruguay failed to cash for moneyline bettors as -150 favorites in a goal-less draw vs. South Korea Thursday. D Diego Godín and M Federico Valverde both hit the post for the Sky Blues in their World Cup opener.
Uruguay, No. 14 in FIFA’s rankings, has the 2nd-best odds to win Group H at +380.
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Portugal vs. Uruguay odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 3:56 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Portugal +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Uruguay +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -150)
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Prediction
Uruguay 2, Portugal 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET URUGUAY (+310).
Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1 in their last World Cup head-to-head meeting in 2018 and I expect this match to look very similar. Uruguay should bounce back after failing to record a shot on target Thursday, while I project Portugal to continue to underperform defensively after allowing 2 goals vs. No. 61-ranked Ghana.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+130).
Portugal did not look great defensively Thursday and should struggle vs. a Uruguay side that is a much tougher opponent than Ghana. Uruguay will be extra focused after not recording a shot on target vs. South Korea, which should create even more problems for Portugal defensively. Betting ‘Yes’ for Both Teams to Score at -110 is also a good bet for those who are uncomfortable betting that 3+ goals will occur.
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