This Sunday, the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League comes to a thrilling conclusion as Portugal and Spain meet in a heavyweight final at Munich’s Allianz Arena. With attacking flair, big-match temperament, and continental bragging rights at stake, this clash between two of Europe’s finest, promises a memorable spectacle. Here are my thoughts along with a suggested bet to consider.
PORTUGAL v SPAIN – Click here to bet
The 2024/25 UEFA Nations League reaches its climax on Sunday evening as Portugal take on Spain in a mouth-watering final at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Two of Europe’s most in-form and attack-minded teams go head-to-head in what promises to be an electric finish to this edition of the tournament.
Portugal’s path to the final was forged with resilience and experience. Having gone a goal down to hosts Germany just after the break, they responded almost immediately through Francisco Conceição before Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a composed finish that ultimately secured their 2-1 win. It was a gritty, disciplined performance from a side that has often found themselves in dramatic contests this campaign.
The Seleção have lost just once during the competition – a 1-0 defeat to Denmark – and scored in seven of their nine Nations League matches. While defensively not quite as open as Spain, Roberto Martínez’s men have still conceded in five of their last six matches, and six of their nine games have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.
Unlike previous cagey finals, the clash between these Iberian rivals looks set to buck that trend. With Spain’s ultra-offensive approach and Portugal’s tenacity and tactical maturity, this encounter has the potential to be both high-quality and high-scoring.
Spain have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in this competition. Their 5-4 semi-final win over France was yet another chaotic but brilliant performance. Luis de la Fuente’s side surged into a 4-0 lead early on, before surviving a dramatic late collapse. That match perfectly summed up Spain’s tournament: exhilarating in attack, vulnerable in defence.
Unbeaten in regulation time across their nine Nations League matches (6 wins, 3 draws), Spain have combined flair with intensity, scoring 2+ goals in seven of those outings. However, their last five matches have seen both teams find the net, and four of their last five have featured four or more goals. They’ve shown they can outscore anyone – but rarely shut the door at the back.
Head-to-Head
Spain are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Portugal, a run that includes a narrow 1-0 victory in their most recent clash during the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League. Notably, each of the last four encounters between the sides has either ended in a draw or been decided by a single goal.
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Betting
Portugal 3/1
Draw 28/10
Spain 10/11
Verdict
While Portugal might be the more disciplined of the two sides, Spain’s attacking momentum and sheer energy could prove decisive. The final is likely to be more open than tradition dictates, especially with both teams demonstrating excellent attacking form but also showing signs of defensive vulnerability. This could be one of the more entertaining finals in recent years, with the balance slightly tipping in Spain’s favour due to their momentum and variety in attack.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Both Teams to Score – Draw/Spain and Yes at 1/1
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