SlipsTips presents a selection ahead of Portugal’s clash with Spain in the Nations League final on Sunday night.
Portugal vs Spain (Sunday, 19:45)
Portugal and Spain will battle for the Nations League trophy in this year’s final at the Allianz Arena on Sunday night.
Portugal mounted an impressive comeback in the semi-final to secure a 2-1 victory over Germany on Wednesday night, while Spain defeated France in a thrilling 5-4 match on Thursday.
I’ve already covered Sunday night’s main event in a separate match preview, but I’ll take this chance to delve deeper into one of the three recommended selections mentioned.
Lamine Yamal can be backed at 10/11 on PaddyPower to score or assist on Sunday night, and that seems too good to pass up.
The 17-year-old was the standout performer in Spain’s 5-4 win over France on Thursday night, scoring two goals.
This brace brings the Barcelona prodigy’s tally to six goals for the Spanish senior team, with four of them coming in his last eight matches.
Moreover, Yamal has also contributed nine assists, totaling an impressive 15 goal involvements in his 20 appearances for his country.
Additionally, Yamal consistently scored and assisted for Barcelona during the domestic season that just ended.
The young star concluded the season with an impressive 18 goals and 25 assists for the Catalan club.
This doesn’t bode well for a Portugal side that has struggled to keep clean sheets recently.
The Selecao have failed to keep their opponents from scoring in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions, including their last five.
Given Portugal’s defensive frailties, backing Yamal for a goal or an assist on Sunday night seems like a strong choice at just under even-money.
Recommended Bet
- Lamine Yamal To Score or Assist – 10/11 (PaddyPower)
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