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Portugal vs Nigeria

Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa will host Portugal's final warm-up game before their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Congo DR. As Roberto Martinez is expected to field his strongest available lineup this time out, we predict a 3-2 home win. Portugal have been in excellent form recently, collecting 2.10 points per game from their last ten matches. The Selecao have won six of those ten games while averaging an impressive 2.6 goals scored per match. Cristiano Ronaldo is widely expected to lead the line, with Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes also set to start in a strong attacking lineup. Portugal's underlying numbers are equally encouraging, averaging 2.23 expected goals per game while conceding just 1.03 xGA.

Nigeria head into the contest after a 2-2 draw with Poland but have struggled for consistency over recent months. The Super Eagles have won only two of their last ten matches and are averaging just 0.90 points per game. Their task becomes even more difficult with key attacking stars Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Alex Iwobi unavailable. Nigeria have conceded 1.9 goals per game across their last ten outings and have managed only one win in their previous four away matches. Despite those issues, they continue to play an attacking brand of football, contributing to matches that average 3.2 total goals.

Portugal are in far better form and will field a near full-strength side ahead of the World Cup. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Portugal Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 goals total (Portugal average 2.6 goals per game, while Nigeria concede 1.9 goals per match).