Portugal come into this World Cup match in really poor shape. They have lost four of their last five games, including a heavy 6-1 defeat, with their only bright spot being a 1-1 draw in their most recent outing. They are clearly struggling to find form.

Uzbekistan, on the other hand, are in much better spirits. They won their last match 3-1 and have drawn their two games before that, showing they are a tough side to beat. While this is the first time these two teams have met, Portugal's recent struggles and Uzbekistan's solid run suggest this will be a close match, likely ending in a draw.