Uruguay need a positive result when they meet Spain in Zapopan if they are to have any chance of qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup, while La Roja will hope to wrap up top spot in Group H.
Spain underwhelmed in their opening World Cup contest against Cape Verde, being held to a goalless draw, but the European champions hit back to bash Saudi Arabia 4-0 last time out.
It’s a pair of draws for Uruguay, who played out a pulsating 2-2 draw with Cape Verde last time out, but now qualification is on the line for La Celeste in Mexico.
We’ve analysed the stats and browsed the World Cup betting markets for a Bet Builder for this match which pays out at 16/5 if it comes in.
Uruguay v Spain Bet Builder Tips
Over 2.5 goals @ 31/40
Both teams to score @ 10/11
Lamine Yamal to score anytime @ 6/5
Pays out at 16/5
Goals to flow in crucial contest
Uruguay have had 44 shots and put up expected goals totals of 2.32 and 1.72 in their two World Cup games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and can feel themselves a little unfortunate to have collected only two points.
They now need a positive result against a top-level Spain side to have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup and Marcelo Bielsa is not a manager to go into his shell.
La Celeste will continue on the front foot against La Roja and that could be a dangerous game against a Spain side who thrive on open spaces.
Uruguay have the ability to create chances, but they lack a clinical goalscorer and they are unable to keep the opposition out at the other end.
Spain are a fantastic team, who showed their class when stunning Saudi 4-0 last time out.
That was a case of attack versus defence and Luis de la Fuente’s men showed their class in that comfortable success.
They had 22 efforts on goal against Saudi, they struck 27 in their World Cup opener against Cape Verde and those shots came against two teams camped in a low block.
Uruguay are levels above Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, but, with qualification at stake, the Sky Blue will be forced to push forward in search of goals.
Spain’s motivation should still be intact, with top spot in Group H still on the line and backing over 2.5 goals and both teams to score can kick-start a three-leg Zapopan bet builder.
Leg 1: Over 2.5 goals @ 31/40
Leg 2: Both teams to score @ 10/11
Yamal is the punters’ pal
Lamine Yamal brought pace, energy and a goal threat to Spain in their 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and the Barcelona starlet is undoubtedly Spain’s top performer.
The 18-year-old netted the opening goal in the victory over the Saudis and he was able to fire off five efforts on goal.
Yamal has the pace, skill and intent to expose a suspect Uruguay defence and backing the forward to score looks like a nice addition to this Bet Builder.
Leg 3: Lamine Yamal to score anytime @ 6/5
