Uruguay vs Spain Preview, Analysis and Prediction

This is a heavyweight Group H fixture with the European champions favourites to make it through in first place to the knockout rounds. Spain currently sits on four points while Uruguay has two. With Uruguay missing some attacking talent through injury, Spain will certainly be expected to win this match and head through in first spot in Group H. 

Formations and Analysis

Uruguay will press with intensity to try and prevent Spain from finding any flow to their game. The issue is sustaining that intensity throughout the entire match. Spain will be looking to control the tempo through Rodri and Pedri in midfield. Yamal and Williams will need to pull the Uruguay press apart with quick combinations. The Spanish coach, De la Fuente, is patient and ruthless and will look for Yamal to counter to get a breakaway goal. 

Our Match Prediction

There is a big gap in available talent on the team sheets in this match, with the European champions much better equipped to win this match. Spain has the experience and talent to punish Uruguay on the transition, and we expect that to be the way the game goes. Spain to win and top the group.