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Portugal
vs
Upcoming
Uzbekistan
Jun 23, 2026, 5:00 PM UTCNRG Stadium · Houston
Model estimate
64%PortugalDraw 22%Uzbekistan15%

Most likely 1–0

Model read

The model reads this as a lean toward Portugal. With Elo 220 points apart (Portugal 2026, Uzbekistan 1806), it estimates 64% / 22% / 15% (home win / draw / away win) and a most-likely 1–0, with both teams to score 44% likely.

A strength-only Elo estimate — it doesn't account for lineups, injuries, form or weather.

Scoreline probabilitiesOur model · Elo→Poisson

PortugalUzbekistan
Less likelyMore likely
Most likely 1–0 · 14%. Exact values from the model's full scoreline grid — not a sampled simulation. Tap any cell for its probability.

Derived from the same grid

  • Both teams to score44%
  • Portugal clean sheet47%
  • Uzbekistan clean sheet16%
  • Portugal win-to-nil40%

Model estimate

10,000 simulated matchesOur model · Elo→Poisson

  • Portugal0 (0%)
  • Draw0 (0%)
  • Uzbekistan0 (0%)

Marker = exact model %

Each match samples goals from the model's expected-goal rates (1.85 vs 0.75). The simulated split matches the exact analytic forecast — a live, fixed-seed visualization of the same math.

seed 1244376694 · reproducible

Model convictionOur model · Elo→Poisson

Leaning · 18/100

How concentrated the three outcome probabilities are. 0 = anything could happen, 100 = near-certain.

Form — actual World Cup 2026 results

Portugal
  • D11vs Congo - Kinshasa
Uzbekistan
  • L13vs Colombia

Head-to-head (World Cup 2026 only)

These sides haven't met yet at this tournament — this would be their first World Cup 2026 meeting.

Squad · 26 players

No lineup is published or predicted — this is the full registered squad.

Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards

Squads as officially announced; ages as of June 11, 2026.

Common questions

Who will win Portugal vs Uzbekistan?
Our Elo model estimates Portugal 64%, draw 22%, Uzbekistan 15% — most likely 1–0. A transparent model estimate (not betting odds), graded against the real result.
When does Portugal vs Uzbekistan kick off?
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC — your local kickoff time is shown above.
Where is Portugal vs Uzbekistan played?
NRG Stadium in Houston.