PREMIUM
Portugal vs Slovenia
(Euro Cup) Portugal vs. Slovenia,
Point Spread: 1.00 | 210.00 Slovenia (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 1.00 | 210.00 Slovenia (Home)
Result: Win
We don't want to get too carried away by Portugal's 2-0 loss to Georgia at the close of group play as Roberto Martinez subbed freely (with the exception of Cristiano Ronaldo, at least until the 65th minute). But much like England had its hands full with Slovakia on Sunday, envision the Portuguese having much the same trouble vs. underrated Slovenia. Keep in mind the immense difficulty Portugal had with the Czech Republic in the opener, and there is a question of just how much Cristiano actually helps the team as he is mostly not involved save for the occasional shot and goal; Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva actually run the show. Slovenia, however, is ruggedly functional, didn't lose in group play (three draws), and might have the top goalie in the Euros with Atletico de Madrid's Jan Oblak, experienced in many big games in La Liga and the Champions League. We might instead play the draw if available, but Slovenia on the spread works for us, too. Portugal needs to be very careful in Frankfurt. Play Slovenia on Spread