Can the underdogs prevail in the World Cup of upsets?

Favourites Spain and Portugal look to triumph of their robust spherical of 16 ties to arrange an Iberian derby quarter-final. 

Morocco v Spain

The primary of the 2 fixtures sees the 2010 World Cup winners tackle a really robust Morocco, who’re the one African aspect remaining within the match. Seeking to be one of many groups to beat after their opening fixture, Spain proved their high quality earlier than drawing to Germany and shockingly shedding to group winners Japan.

Profitable their match with Costa Rica 7-0, Spain are nonetheless thought-about to be among the finest sides remaining within the match and one of many favourites to progress to the semi-final. They’re the clear favourites on this tie at 4/7 although their counterparts have additionally performed some nice soccer in Qatar.

Morocco are one of many solely unbeaten sides remaining on the match, and with the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi in wonderful kind, it’s straightforward to see why the underdogs aren’t being written off at 11/2.

The Chelsea and PSG males make up a really sturdy attacking drive, one of many key contributors to the victory over Belgium and Canada. Youssef En-Nesyri, one other important determine within the Moroccan entrance line, is 9/2 to have over one shot heading in the right direction in 90 minutes with enhanced odds.

The centre-forward is the favorite to attain first at 10/1 and appears to be Morocco’s largest menace. Alvaro Morata is Spain’s largest menace at 6/4 to attain anytime and can search for assist from Carlos Soler, who’s 21/10 to attain at any time.

Portugal v Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal go head-to-head with a Switzerland aspect that proved they belong within the spherical of 16 with an unimaginable comeback in opposition to Serbia of their ultimate group stage recreation.

Portugal, on the opposite aspect, are among the finest performers on the match, one of many solely remaining unbeaten groups and one of many strongest squads.

Arguably going by their golden era, Portugal are blessed with expertise on all corners of the pitch, with Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes the tip of the iceberg. So, it’s straightforward to see why they’re the favourites on this tie at 10/11.

Switzerland, at 17/5 are actually within the match and with their well-organised defence may make it tough for this Portugal aspect to interrupt by to the objective. A Portugal win and beneath 2.5 targets in all fairness priced at 11/4 and appears possible when analysing the earlier scores of the 2 sides.

Nevertheless, having scored three in opposition to Serbia, Switzerland will fancy their probabilities of racking up some extra targets and two Switzerland targets is priced at solely 4/1.

Wanting on the firepower on each side, with Ronaldo but to hit his stride and Switzerland’s striker Breel Embolo scoring for enjoyable, this equally might be a high-scoring affair. A objective in each halves is on the playing cards at Evens, and Portugal to return from behind and win is 13/2 and might be a worthwhile punt.