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    Does anyone else not trust Portugal?

    Cupcaking
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    Cupcaking
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 2:56 AM ET #1

    Am I the only one who doesn’t trust Portugal tomorrow versus Uzbekistan?

    Im not saying they will lose. No way, but they are -671 favorites and -2.5 spread with a 2.5o/u. Not a whole lot of value there with how mediocre their finishing looks. 

    Portugal does not look good and Ronaldo is a shell of himself. As long as Portugal keeps him on the field, they will have trouble finishing because of his mobility issues + he doesn’t find his teammates. 

    Portugal will keep a clean sheet, but I don’t trust them to get three goals to cover. 

    Anyone else seeing this? 

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    Am I the only one who doesn’t trust Portugal tomorrow versus Uzbekistan?

    Im not saying they will lose. No way, but they are -671 favorites and -2.5 spread with a 2.5o/u. Not a whole lot of value there with how mediocre their finishing looks. 

    Portugal does not look good and Ronaldo is a shell of himself. As long as Portugal keeps him on the field, they will have trouble finishing because of his mobility issues + he doesn’t find his teammates. 

    Portugal will keep a clean sheet, but I don’t trust them to get three goals to cover. 

    Anyone else seeing this? 

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 7:36 AM ET #2

    Portugal beat Spain in the 24/25 UEFA Nations League. As a result they are predicted to go far in the WC, especially with big name Ronoldo.

     

     

    In the group stages match day 1 a few big teams came out flat but rocked in their 2nd match.

     

    The same is being expected in Portugal today.

     

    If CR7 doesn't start it will totally motivate the rest of the team to really turn it up while he's off the pitch.

     

    With your angle, gun to your head, if Ronoldo starts, maybe take UZB + some sort of goalage over 1, very small if you must have action

     

    BTS or the Over are probably the only plays

     

    BOL clover

     

     

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    Portugal beat Spain in the 24/25 UEFA Nations League. As a result they are predicted to go far in the WC, especially with big name Ronoldo.

     

     

    In the group stages match day 1 a few big teams came out flat but rocked in their 2nd match.

     

    The same is being expected in Portugal today.

     

    If CR7 doesn't start it will totally motivate the rest of the team to really turn it up while he's off the pitch.

     

    With your angle, gun to your head, if Ronoldo starts, maybe take UZB + some sort of goalage over 1, very small if you must have action

     

    BTS or the Over are probably the only plays

     

    BOL clover

     

     

     
    Namazu
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 8:23 AM ET #3

    That's You, Becky and Stan that don't trust Portugal. cool

    Don't pay the Dues.
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    That's You, Becky and Stan that don't trust Portugal. cool

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 9:37 AM ET #4

    I dont trust them at an insane spread. Just watch the game live and see if any opportunities present their self

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    I dont trust them at an insane spread. Just watch the game live and see if any opportunities present their self

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 9:39 AM ET #5

    over is the play imo 

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    over is the play imo 

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 10:29 AM ET #6

    This team is straight trash. They're not going anywhere in this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has no business even being on the team and definitely not in the starting lineup. They're not even among the top 10 teams at this World Cup.

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    This team is straight trash. They're not going anywhere in this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has no business even being on the team and definitely not in the starting lineup. They're not even among the top 10 teams at this World Cup.

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 10:48 AM ET #7

    So much hate after 1 game. How much did yall lose on them? 

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    So much hate after 1 game. How much did yall lose on them? 

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 10:54 AM ET #8

    I think they roll here just like Spain and Brazil.

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    I think they roll here just like Spain and Brazil.

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 10:55 AM ET #9

    Quote Originally Posted by soccer6988:

    This team is straight trash. They're not going anywhere in this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has no business even being on the team and definitely not in the starting lineup. They're not even among the top 10 teams at this World Cup.

    Ridiculous hyperbole. an_roll_laugh

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    Quote Originally Posted by soccer6988:

    This team is straight trash. They're not going anywhere in this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has no business even being on the team and definitely not in the starting lineup. They're not even among the top 10 teams at this World Cup.

    Ridiculous hyperbole. an_roll_laugh

     
    vaas187
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 11:20 AM ET #10

    i love fernendes assist. 

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    i love fernendes assist. 

     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 11:39 AM ET #11

    @OneMoHit

     Well said

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    @OneMoHit

     Well said

     
     
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    Posted: Jun. 23, 2026 - 1:36 PM ET #12

    Quote Originally Posted by OneMoHit:

    So much hate after 1 game. How much did yall lose on them?
    Even with Portugal having the amazing mid trio of Neves, Vitinha and Fernandes, I picked Colombia to win the group before the opening ceremony, agreeing with another poster here that match 3 will be a dead rubber. No hate for Portugal, from me. Just calling it how I see it, as wrong as I frequently am. CR7 a shadow of his former self despite lighting it up immediately vs Uzbek 20 minutes ago, has a decent team but we will see more of the same as in previous world cups. Too bad CR7 didn't have this team in 2010 or 2014, I would have loved to see him win one.  

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by OneMoHit:

    So much hate after 1 game. How much did yall lose on them?
    Even with Portugal having the amazing mid trio of Neves, Vitinha and Fernandes, I picked Colombia to win the group before the opening ceremony, agreeing with another poster here that match 3 will be a dead rubber. No hate for Portugal, from me. Just calling it how I see it, as wrong as I frequently am. CR7 a shadow of his former self despite lighting it up immediately vs Uzbek 20 minutes ago, has a decent team but we will see more of the same as in previous world cups. Too bad CR7 didn't have this team in 2010 or 2014, I would have loved to see him win one.  

     

     

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