Iran V Portugal :h2h, Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

Iran V Portugal:Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

The final match in group B will see Iran play Portugal with both sides still in contention for the last 16.
Iran last minute goal against Morocco in their 1^st encounter puts them in contention but must win this game in order to make it to the last 16 as a draw may not be enough.
The Iranians showed character last time out against Spain frustrating them with a resolute defence line and were a menace going forward.
Portugal on the other only need a draw to advance to the next stage , led by their talsman Cristiono Ronaldo the European champion struggled in their last match beating Morocco 1-0 and struggled to contain them in the entire match.
This should be an interesting match between the two with all to play for but expect Portugal to prevail as they have much quality than their opponents.

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Key stats

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Iran's last 13 games (FIFA World Cup).
Iran have a record of: W17, D17, L30, in 64 games against UEFA opposition.
Five of Portugal’s last seven games (all opponents) have seen the sides share over 2.5 goals.
Portugal have won 10 of their last 11 matches (FIFA World Cup).
Portugal have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (FIFA World Cup).

Team news

Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Roozbeh are both doubts for this game but Jahnbaksh should be involved in some capacity.
Portugal have a fully fit squad to choose from and Fernando maybe tempted to make some few changes.

Probable line ups

Iran 4-5-1:Beiranvand – Rezaeian, Pouraliganji, Cheshmi, Hajisafi – Ezatolahi – Jahanbakhsh, Ebrahimi, Amiri, Ansarifard – Azmoun.
Portugal 4-4-2:Rui Patricio – Soares, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro –Bernardo Silva, Joao Moutinho, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes – Cristiano Ronaldo, Guedes.

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