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Portugal vs Ghana Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Daniel Ngulu | in World Cup Predictions
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments about Manchester United almost threatened to overshadow Portugal’s preparations for the 2022 World Cup but the former European champions are all set to start their journey in Qatar. They will be opening their campaign with a game against Ghana in Group H at the 974 Stadium in Doha on Thursday. The group also has Uruguay and Korea Republic and thus these two will be gunning for a good start. Both are coming from wins in their pre-World Cup friendly matches and will thus be confident.
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The Best Betting Odds for Portugal v Ghana Match
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.3 | 5.25 | 10 |
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1.33 | 5.4 | 9.75 |
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1.34 | 5.64 | 9.68 |
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1.34 | 5.64 | 9.68 |
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1.3 | 5.75 | 10 |
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1.27 | 5.65 | 10.5 |
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1.27 | 5.65 | 10.5 |
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1.34 | 5.64 | 9.68 |
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1.39 | 4.67 | 9.44 |
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1.29 | 5.25 | 11 |
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1.3 | 5.5 | 10.5 |
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1.31 | 5.55 | 10.5 |
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1.43 | 4.4 | 9 |
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According to bookies, Portugal are strong favorites here. Given their achievements, quality of players and recent results, it is hard to argue against this. They have odds of 1.43 to win this game but the biggest surprise is the fact that Ghana, though the underdogs, come with high odds of 9.7 for a win. A draw is offered at 4.9.
Portugal vs Ghana Form
Portugal and Ghana's standings in the World Cup
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
4
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Portugal and Ghana Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
24 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
12 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
9 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
9 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
12 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
2 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Nov 2021 - World Cup
7 Sep 2021 - World Cup
4 Sep 2021 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
10 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2022 - AFCON
1 Jun 2022 - AFCON
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2022 - AFCON
25 Mar 2022 - World Cup
18 Jan 2022 - AFCON
14 Nov 2021 - World Cup
9 Oct 2021 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
10 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2022 - AFCON
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
14 Jan 2022 - AFCON
10 Jan 2022 - AFCON
Portugal - Ghana: Form Analysis
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Portugal against Ghana Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Portugal & Ghana Squad Analysis
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United has been terminated after an interview in which he slammed the club. Heading into this game, he will surely be the man under the most scrutiny but he will have to stay focused on the task at hand. The last time he scored an international goal was in June of 2022 and he will be looking to end that drought. Ronaldo was absent in the friendly win over Nigeria as he was ill, but he has indicated he is fully fit and well ahead of this game. With that, the manager will have a lot of options to pick from as the team currently has no fresh injury concerns. Diogo Jota didn’t travel with the team after sustaining an injury while at Liverpool. Bruno Fernandes scored twice against Nigeria and he will hope his creative partnership with Bernardo Silva continues to bear fruit in midfield. Ghana are without goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott, who was injured ahead of this tournament. In his absence, coach Otto Addo is expected to continue with Lawrence Ati Zigi in goal after his clean sheet against Switzerland. Thomas Partey was an unused sub in that game to preserve him for this one and he will be a sure starter while Inaki Williams is set to get his first competitive start for Ghana after switching nationality from Spain.
Most goals and assists
Portugal - Ghana Key Points
- Ghana have managed three wins in their last 13 matches.
- Portugal have scored 10 goals in their last five matches.
- Portugal have clean sheets in five of their last 10 matches.
- Portugal have scored a total of nine first half goals over their last six matches.
- Ghana are winless in four straight winless outings at the World Cup.
- Portugal have gone to half time leading in four of their last six matches.
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Our Portugal vs Ghana Prediction
The last time Portugal met Ghana was in the 2014 World Cup, in a game Portugal won 2-1. That happens to be their only meeting in history. As they face off again in 2022, they will both be looking to get off to a good start and carry over the momentum which saw them each win their final pre-tournament warm-up match. Ghana have however not had a great run in their recent matches, and especially in competitive matches where they have just one win in the last seven. Portugal have been in better shape, especially in attack and with 10 goals scored in three of their last five matches, they have gone to the break leading in four of their last six matches and we are backing the same here.
Portugal vs Ghana - Other Interesting Predictions
Ghana to score
Over 2.5 goals
Portugal vs Ghana match : Frequently asked questions
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