Two European heavyweights collide in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Toronto.
The Portuguese headed into the tournament with a squad capable of going all the way but they've been poor so far and could only finish second in their section behind Colombia.
Roberto Martinez will be hoping his superstars come alive in the knockout stages but it won't be easy against a Croatian side who beat Panama and Ghana to book their place in the last 32.
Punters will be logging on to their World Cup betting apps in search of some value so we've picked out a bet builder that will hopefully pay off.
Portugal to qualify
There's no doubt the Portuguese have flattered to deceive so far but they showed how dangerous they can be by smashing five goals past Uzbekistan in their second group game.
Martinez's side have also conceded just one goal so far and they're up against a Croatian side who lack a bit punch up front.
Portugal, on the other hand, have an embarrassment of riches up front and that superior firepower should get them over the line in this one.
Croatia conceded four times when they went up against a top-class England attack and could find it hard going against the likes of Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.
Cristiano Ronaldo two or more shots
This could be the last time we see Cristiano Ronaldo at a World Cup, although I wouldn't put it past him coming off the bench at the age of 45 in the next tournament.
Plenty of pundits called for the Portuguese superstar to be dropped after a poor display against DR Congo but he responded with a double against Uzbekistan.
Ronaldo should start again in this game and he usually takes plenty of pops at goal. He has had 13 attempts so far at the tournament so backing him for two or more shots here should be a banker.
Dominik Livakovic and Diogo Costa two or more saves
This is the fourth time these nations have faced off in the last two years and the last three games have all been pretty entertaining.
BTTS landed in all of those games and it has actually come up in the last six meetings since a 0-0 snorefest at Euro 2016.
In each of the last three games between these sides we've seen over 10 shots on target so the keepers should be busy tonight.
Croatian No.1 Livakovic had to make eight saves in the clash with England and two more against Panama, although he didn't have to dirty his gloves in the final fixture with Ghana.
Opposite number Costa was more busy in Portugal's final match with Colombia, making six stops, and was also forced into two saves by Uzbekistan.
Those stats suggest that backing both of them to make two or more saves in this game stands a decent chance.
Recommended bet
- Portugal to qualify
- Cristiano Ronaldo two or more shots
- Diogo Costa and Dominik Livakovic two or more saves
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KevinMac is a sports journalist with almost three decades of experience in the industry since starting out in 1997. He has covered games at every level, from Scottish Junior football to English Premier League games and internationals, and has been tipping for the MFT site since 2018.
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