Spain vs Uruguay 
— a Group H clash at the 2026 World Cup. European champions Spain against Uruguay's grit and experience — likely the match that decides top spot in Group H.
Head-to-head
These sides have barely met — there are no recent head-to-head matches in our database, so the form and style below tell the story.
Form & key stats
Spain last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 2.7 |
| Goals against/game | 0.3 |
| xG for/game | 2.7 |
| xG against/game | 0.4 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 67% |
| Both teams score | 25% |
| Corners/game | 7.3 |
| Yellow cards/game | 0.6 |
| Shots on target/game | 7.8 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 67% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.3 conceded per game
- a strong attack — 2.7 goals per game
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 25%
- works the flanks — 7.3 corners per game
- disciplined — only 0.6 yellows per game
- creates real chances: 2.7 xG per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Uruguay last 12 months · 10 matches| Goals for/game | 1.1 |
| Goals against/game | 1.0 |
| xG for/game | 1.1 |
| xG against/game | 0.7 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 40% |
| Both teams score | 50% |
| Corners/game | 5.4 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.7 |
| Shots on target/game | 3.1 |
What the numbers say
- tilts under: under 2.5 goals in 60% of games
- blunt in attack — only 1.1 goals per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Verdict & betting angle
Spain's relentless possession and shot volume should dominate the ball while Uruguay sit in and counter — a stylistic mismatch that often brings Spanish control without a flood of goals. Lean Spain on the handicap and watch the corners market.
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