2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Preview, Team News, Possible Line Ups, and Prediction
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Portugal v Uruguay
Monday night’s matchup between Portugal and Uruguay is a replay of the 2018 World Cup quarterfinal encounter. In Sochi’s Fisht Stadium, Pepe overcame Edinson Cavani’s early goal before El Matador scored twice, propelling Uruguay into a fruitless quarterfinal matchup with France. The Uruguayan team will be hoping to produce wonders aginst an inform Portugal.
Both teams entered the half of their first games goalless in search of a second consecutive round of 16 matchups, this time against a different opponent. Portugal defeated Ghana following an exciting second half in which they scored five goals, but Uruguay was held at bay by South Korea in a tense draw.
2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Team news
Nuno Mendes missed Portugal’s opening match against Ghana due to persistent physical soreness. Otavio, who suffered a hamstring injury during the game, joined the PSG wingback in the recuperation area. The team would be hoping for a quick recovery for both players due to their importance to the team.
When Ronald Araujo had to have thigh surgery at the end of September, it appeared that his World Cup was finished. Diego Alonso chose the Barcelona center-back even though he is only anticipated to be available after Uruguay advances to the knockout round, assuming they do.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Possible line ups
Portugal :
Costa;
Cancelo, Pereira, Dias, Guerreiro;
Bernardo, Neves, Carvalho;
Fernandes, Ronaldo, Felix.
Uruguay :
Rochet;
Caceres, Godin, Gimenez, Oliveira;
Valverde, Bentancur, Vecino;
Pellistri, Suarez, Nunez.
2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Predictions
Portugal survived a scare at the end of their first group game that saw them win 3-2 in the end. Uruguay would on the other hand be hoping to add some vital points with a win over the European giants. The oppositions are pretty strong and the predicted score should remain a 1-1 stalemate with points shared among both teams.
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