Uruguay vs Spain Bet Builder Tips: La Roja running red hot after failed Cape crusade

Uruguay meet Spain in their Group H closer, with each side nervously looking over their shoulder (1am BST, 6pm local, ITV1 & ITVX). Cape Verde held both sides to a draw in their respective matches, meaning that the minnows could leapfrog them. A Cape Verde victory over Saudi Arabia would see them vault the loser in this encounter while a draw here would see them go above Uruguay at least. Third place is likely to be enough to see whoever occupies that space through, but nothing is guaranteed.

With permutations out of the way, let’s focus on this game. Here are the Uruguay vs Spain Bet Builder tips.

Uruguay vs Spain Odds

Spain to win

La Roja were roundly mocked for their 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening match. But Spain have since done a professional job on Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay drew 2-2 with the very same Blue Sharks side.

Spain were our pre-tournament favourites and they are absolutely still among the most dangerous sides at the tournament. Uruguay, meanwhile, lack the front-to-back strength of previous squads. No Luis Suarez, no party. I think La Roja win this one.

Mikel Oyarzabal 2+ shots on target

Spain’s most potent centre forward has hit the target with four of his 10 shots at the tournament thus far. The Real Sociedad legend scored twice in the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia that cooled Spanish heads post-Verde.

Oyarzabal’s average of two on-target shots a game is a solid bet to continue here in a game where Spain will want to play on the front-foot.

Half time result - Draw

Permutations galore. Top spot up for grabs and thus a theoretically kinder draw to play for. The catastrophic possibility of being lapped by Cape Verde. Those are high enough stakes to engender a bit of caution.

Both teams will be wary of the pendulous nature of the group. Play to win, sure. But play to win safely. I can see a half time stalemate in this one.

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