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Euro champions Portugal tackle 2017 Fifa Confederations Cup hosts Russia at the Otkrytiye Arena in a crunch Group A encounter on Wednesday.


Stanislav Cherchesov’s side kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win of New Zealand. That win puts them top of Group A and a victory here at odds of (4.15) with Bet9ja could send them through to the semi finals.


Fernando Santos’ men played out a 2-2 draw with Mexico in their opener. The result dampens their hopes of making it to the semi because an El Tri victory against the All Whites will give momentum to the North Americans. Portugal still remain favourites for this tie at odds of (1.96).


A draw is price at odds of (3.35) with the same firm.

The current Selecao squad boasts of attacking talent and as such lots of goals should be expected. A pick of more than three goals at odds of (2.05) should be rewarding for punters.


Both teams struggled at the back in their opening games. Though Russia kept a clean sheet an unfancied Kiwi side, both sides finding the back of the net at (1.82) will be a probable outcome in Moscow.


Portugal have a slight edge over Sbornaya in head to head meetings, winning three in six encounters. Double chance for the reigning European champions is offered at odds of (1.21) with Bet9ja.