{"id":13033,"date":"2026-06-19T13:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=13033"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:02:18","slug":"match-preview-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-06-23-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-06-23-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal vs Uzbekistan: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

Portugal need a win at NRG Stadium when they face Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 PM ET \/ 12:00 PM CT \/ 10:00 AM PT, with Roberto Mart\u00ednez’s side already on the back foot in Group K after being held 1-1 by DR Congo on matchday one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Portugal vs Uzbekistan prediction starts with the table. Colombia ran out 3-1 winners over Uzbekistan in their opener and sit top of Group K on three points, leaving the other three sides on the back foot. Portugal slipped to third behind DR Congo on the tiebreaker and now look at a World Cup 2026<\/a> group they were supposed to coast through. Win at Houston and they reset the table; drop points and the maths gets unfriendly fast.<\/p>\n

bet365 prices Portugal at -500<\/a>, with Uzbekistan at +1100 and the draw at +600. The market is treating this as a routine win for the favorites, but the matchday one stalemate against DR Congo means the Selec\u00e7\u00e3o need to make that price honest.<\/p>\n

Market consensus:<\/strong> Kalshi traders price Portugal at 82%<\/strong>, the draw at 13%<\/strong>, and Uzbekistan at 6%<\/strong>. Full breakdown below<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n

Portugal vs Uzbekistan: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

The shape of this one is straightforward. Portugal must chase a result; Uzbekistan, beaten by the group’s best attack, will sit deep. That points to a controlled Portugal win without the goal flood the price implies.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Portugal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-500 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(83%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nUzbekistan conceded three to Colombia on matchday one and have never won a senior World Cup match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portugal<\/a> 3-0 Correct Score<\/strong><\/td>\n+600 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(14%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPortugal need goals to chase down the goal difference tiebreaker on DR Congo, and Uzbekistan conceded three to Colombia without forcing the keeper into a serious save.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong> to Score Anytime<\/td>\n-163 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(62%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRonaldo played the full 90 against DR Congo without finding the net and will be itching to put that right against the group’s weakest defense; he is bet365’s shortest-priced scorer in this fixture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-175 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(64%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFour goals went in when Colombia met Uzbekistan<\/a> on matchday one, and Portugal have the attacking talent to push the line on their own.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n-175 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(64%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nUzbekistan managed one goal across 90 minutes against Colombia and registered just a single shot on target between their forwards; the goal they scored came from a midfielder.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Anchor the slate with Portugal to win, then layer the 3-0 correct score and Ronaldo anytime as the value pieces. The 3-0 scoreline lands both the Over 2.5 and BTTS No cleanly, making it the slate’s pivot.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n

\n
\n\t\t\t \n\t\t
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"bet365<\/a>\t\t\t\t
\n \n Bet365<\/a> <\/span>\n \n First Bet Safety Net – Get Up To $1,000 in Bonus Bets<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n First Bet Safety Net – Get Up To $1,000 in Bonus Bets<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\tGet Offer<\/a>
\n Our Score<\/span>\n 9.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Read our review<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t

Deposit required. Paid in Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&Cs, time limits, and exclusions apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n