Portugal vs Spain Fifa WC 2018 Game Prediction #1

Spain endured a chastening 2014 World Cup as they were knocked out at the group stage to end a run of three tournament triumphs in a row at the Euros in 2008 and 2012 and the 2010 World Cup.

It seemed highly unlikely the same fate would befall them in Russia after a 20-game unbeaten streak, but then disaster struck the day before the start of the tournament when manager Julen Lopetegui was sacked:

The squad are sure to be rocked by the upheaval, but the key question for Group B still remains over who will finish top, which is likely to depend on which of Spain or Portugal prevails when the two meet on Friday in one of the most enticing matches of the group stage.