The Portuguese accomplished their task by winning their qualifying group, albeit not without certain difficulties. Prior to that, they also triumphed again in the Nations League. In March 2026, after a goalless draw with Mexico, they defeated the United States.
Chile failed yet another qualification campaign. This time, they finished last, securing only eleven points from eighteen matches. However, they managed several victories in friendlies, but in March their streak was interrupted by a heavy 1-4 loss to New Zealand.
The Europeans score an average of 2.1 goals per match, conceding half as many—exactly one per game. The Latin Americans still have a negative ratio—1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Portugal vs Chile
Portugal only won at the 1928 Olympics. In a friendly in 2011, the match ended in a draw, and six years later, at the Confederations Cup, after a 1-1 draw, Chile won on penalties.
The visitors are currently very weak. We recommend betting on Ronaldo and his team to win with a “-1.5 goals” handicap (odds – 1.63).
Portugal vs Chile: Key Statistics and Trends
Portugal have won two of their last three matches
50% of Portugal’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.6
Chile have won four of their last five games
40% of Chile’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Portugal vs Chile: Probable Starting Line-ups
Portugal is expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable line-up): José Sá – Cancelo, Inácio, Araújo, Dalot – Vitinha, Costa – Neto, Fernandes, Trincão – Ronaldo
Chile is expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable line-up): Viguru – Suazo, Kuscevic, Román, Garcés – Echeverría, Pizarro – Millán, Cepeda, Gutiérrez – Brereton
