Welcome to our Spain vs Greece betting tips, prediction and odds analysis ahead of their 2022 World Cup UEFA Group B qualifier at the Los Carmenes Stadium in Spain on Thursday.
Both countries will be hoping to qualify for the World Cup though Spain will be expected to win this game considering their superior strength in depth and home advantage. However, the Spanish cannot afford to take Greece lightly.
Head To Head Stats
The teams last met in Euro 2008 group stage game with Spain winning 2-1 through goals from Ruben De la Red and Danny Guiza.
Greece have beaten Spain once, a 1-0 victory in Euro 2004 qualification.
The teams have only played three times, Spain have won once, Greece once with the other game in Euro 2004 ending in a 1-1 draw.
Latest Spain results
Spain won their last game 6-0 against Germany in November.
Spain have drawn two out of their last three games (against Switzerland and Netherlands).
Spain’s last defeat was a 1-0 loss to Ukraine in October.
Latest Greece results
Greece’s last result was a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in November.
Greece have won two out of their last three games (against Moldova and Cyprus).
Greece have scored four goals in their last four games.
Prediction
Spain have a better side on paper. Moreover, Greece have lot played against top class opposition for a while as the Nations League pitted them mainly against mid-tier European nations. I expect Spain to coast to victory in this game and win 3-0. The Spanish will play attacking football, knowing that this game will present them with a good opportunity to claim three points.
Anytime goal scorers
Spain- Alvaro Morata. The most senior striker in the Spanish squad, Morata will be expected to lead the line for his country against Greece. He has 18 international goals to his name and this game presents him with an opportunity to add to his tally as he will be fed with balls from his midfielders.
Greece- Tasos Bakasetas- Greece do have the potential to frustrate Spain if the home side are not at their best. Greek captain Bakasetas will be expected to lead from the front and the Trabzonspor captain will be looking to trouble the Spanish defenders. If Greece do manage to find the net in this game, there is a good chance that the goal will come from Bakasetas who currently has two international goals to his name.
Our Odds and Tips In Detail
Spain have a better side with their players regularly being tested against the best in the world. The same cannot be said of Greece as the majority of their players play in mid-tier European leagues. Spain should easily win this game 3-0 and get their 2022 World Cup Qualification campaign started on a good note.
Best Bet: Spain to win and under 3.5- Sunbet- odd- 1.58
Odds Comparison For This Bet
Betway-odd-1.56
Track and Ball-odd-0.90
Playabets- odd-0.58
Eshlin Vedan is a professional sports Journalist from South Africa. He has a degree in Journalism from Rhodes University and has vast experience writing articles for national media and viral websites.
