LiontipsGreece vs Spain. Predictions and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Command Analysis
Greece national team made a name of themselves in 1980, in this year team managed to qualify for the European Championship. The main achievement of the White-Blues was a victory at the main European tournament in 2004, Ethnicos suddenly recorded a victory over Portugal in the final.
After that team had a long drought. At the 2018 World Cup qualification The Pirate Ship finished at the second position, but suffered a 1:4 defeat to Croatia in the playoffs. Interestingly enough, The Chequered Ones became a vice-champion of the World Cup.
After six rounds of the current 2022 World Cup qualification John van 't Schip's men recorded two victories and three draws, which brought them nine points and a 3rd position in the standings.
Team is only four points behind their opponent. After victories over Sweden (2:1) and Georgia (2:0) hosts suffered a defeat to Sweden (0:2).
Team's offensive line is looking too weak, they scored only seven goals so far.
Spain national team is one of four European teams, who have titles of World Cup and titles of European Championship. Furia Roja won the most recent title at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
In the previous season Luis Enrique's men put up a brilliant performance at Euro 2020, advanced into the playoffs, then Furia Roja beat Switzerland, Croatia and only in the semi-final they suffered a defeat to the eventual winner, Italy, in the penalty shoot-out.
Team also achieved success in the Nations League, Spaniards advanced into the playoffs, but in the decisive match they failed to keep the lead. At 64th minute Oyarzabal scored a goal, but France managed to come back into the game and eventually won the title.
Team is pretty successful in the current World Cup qualification, but so far visitors are at the second position - they are only two points behind the first-placed Sweden. In two most recent matches The Red Ones recorded victories over Georgia (4:0) and Kosovo (2:0).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches ended with that score
СтавкаGreece to score in the first half
In five previous matches Greece scored four goals before the half-time
СтавкаFirst half: total under 1.5
This bet played in three most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Greece improved their performance, but team's squad is not so strong as the Red Fury's one. Spaniards are looking great, their young players managed to prove themselves. We will place a bet on the visitors, they are in a desperate need of victory, so they will be extremely motivated.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Spain
We think that teams will turn their attention to defense in this match. Both opponents need points, because even hosts have a chance for a success in the group. We are expecting an intense match, but Furia Roja should be able to record a victory by two goals.
Our second bet is on Spain to win by two goals
