Spain vs. Portugal odds, picks, predictions: Soccer expert reveals UEFA Nations League best bets for June 2

The UEFA Nations League kicks off with a bang this week, with Spain and Portugal squaring off in one of several matchups between elite teams. The tournament keeps teams of similar ability in each larger group, so this week also will bring such matches as Belgium vs. Netherlands and Italy vs. Germany. Spain and Portugal are in Group 2 of the top-tier League A, along with Czech Republic and Switzerland. Each team plays six group matches, with four of those to be played in early June and the other two scheduled for September. Spain lost the 2020-21 Nations League final to France last October. The last competitive match between these teams was a 3-3 draw in the 2018 World Cup group stage, and they have since played a pair of scoreless friendly matches.         

Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET at Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville, Spain. Spain is the +117 favorite (risk $100 to win $117) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Spain vs. Portugal odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Portugal is the +245 underdog, a draw is priced at +225 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you bet the Portugal vs. Spain match or make any UEFA Nations League predictions, you need to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has broken down the Spain vs. Portugal matchup from every angle and just locked in his picks and UEFA Nations League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Portugal vs. Spain:

• Spain vs. Portugal spread: Spain -0.5 
• Spain vs. Portugal over-under: 2.5 goals 
• Spain vs. Portugal money line: Spain +117, Portugal +245, Draw +225 
• SPA: Spain has five clean sheets in its past six in all competitions (6-0-0) 
• POR: Portugal has scored 14 goals in its last six matches overall (4-1-1)

Why you should back Spain

La Roja is a veteran group, and it is one of the world’s most technically gifted teams. It will hold the ball for long stretches, poking and prodding until a player like Alvaro Morata or Ferran Torres can break through. Morata is the top scorer on the team with 25 career international goals, while the 22-year-old Torres has 13 in just 24 international starts. Ansu Fati, 19, also will be back from a long-term injury to give the attack more dynamism. Manager Luis Enrique has an excellent assortment of players to choose from in the midfield, and each one brings playmaking ability.

Captain Sergio Busquets could be joined by anyone from a group that includes Thiago, Koke, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente and Dani Olmo. Veterans Thiago and Koke along with brilliant youngster Gavi are likely the top choices. Gavi, 17, had two goals and five assists with Barcelona this season. 

Why you should back Portugal

The Portuguese have a lot more threatening options in their attack, and they could take advantage of that aging back line. Cristiano Ronaldo is aging, as well, but he hasn’t slowed down much, and he had a hat trick in that 2018 World Cup draw with Spain. The 37-year-old scored 18 goals in his return to Manchester United this season, and Bruno Fernandes had 10 goals and six assists alongside him. Now they will team up in the Portugal attack along with Dioga Jota, who had 15 goals in a complementary role to Mohamed Salah with Liverpool.   

Jota and Ronaldo are both dangerous on the counter-attack, and Spain is typically vulnerable there. Fernandes and Bernardo Silva should feature in the midfield, and they have combined for three goals and six assists in the nine international games in 2022. 

How to make Spain vs. Portugal picks

Green has scrutinized the Portugal vs. Spain match from every angle, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also provides two confident best bets and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert UEFA Nations League picks at SportsLine.

So, who wins Spain vs. Portugal? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Portugal vs. Spain, all from the European soccer expert who has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.