- 1 Uruguay vs Spain: top spot in Group H goes down to the wire in one last showdown
- 2 Uruguay must finally turn chances into goals
- 3 Spain have rediscovered their edge
- 4 Probable line-ups :
- 5 World Cup prediction : Uruguay vs Spain
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No obligation on our part
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your role
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Uruguay vs Spain: top spot in Group H goes down to the wire in one last showdown 
The group stage is nearly done, but Group H is still wide open. Spain sit top on four points, Uruguay are second on two, while Cape Verde are still in the mix as well. This final fixture is about a lot more than a routine ranking exercise: it could turn the group on its head right up to the final whistle.
Spain have found some belief again after their comfortable win over Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay are still chasing their first victory of the tournament. Both sides know a good result would spare them from glancing over at what is happening elsewhere.
Uruguay must finally turn chances into goals 
La Celeste are still unbeaten at this World Cup, but they have yet to find a way to turn a match in their favour. Draws against Saudi Arabia and then Cape Verde have left Marcelo Bielsa’s side in a spot where everything is still in play. The performances have not been poor.
Maxi Araujo has made an impact in both opening games, Agustin Canobbio keeps causing problems down the flank and Darwin Nunez could return to the starting line-up to give them more of a threat in the box. The absence of Ronald Araujo, though, continues to weaken the defensive balance. Against a Spain side that loves the ball and keeps stretching opponents, Uruguay will need to be far sharper without giving up the chance to hurt them on the break.
Spain have rediscovered their edge 
The draw against Cape Verde raised a few eyebrows, especially in the final third. A few days later, those doubts have all but gone. Against Saudi Arabia, La Roja got their tempo back in the passing, more movement around the ball carrier and the kind of attacking sharpness that had been missing in their opening game.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, Lamine Yamal continued to be a constant threat and the Spanish collective gave up almost nothing. The numbers back it up: opponents are getting very little joy against this side, which has been one of the most secure defensively since the start of the tournament.
A win would seal first place in the group without having to keep an eye on Cape Verde’s result. That is the target before the knockout rounds begin.
Probable line-ups :
Uruguay : Muslera; Varela, Gimenez, Caceres, Olivera; Bentancur, Ugarte, Valverde; Canobbio, Nunez, Araujo
Spain : Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Williams
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World Cup prediction : Uruguay vs Spain
Spain to win
Spain head into this one with more certainty after their very polished display against Saudi Arabia. Their midfield sets the pace, the back line gives up very little and several attacking players look to be hitting form at exactly the right time. Uruguay are a tough side to play against, but their first two matches have mainly exposed a lack of consistency over 90 minutes. La Celeste will probably spend more time chasing the ball, and that usually plays into Spain’s hands.
Even if the stakes make this tighter than expected, the current form, Spain’s collective quality and their technical control give them the edge. In these conditions, a Spanish win looks the most likely outcome.
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