Portugal vs Belgium Prediction: This game could go either way

In round one of the Rugby Europe Championship, Portugal will play Belgium at Estádio do Restelo in Lisbon. The two teams last meeting ended in a win for Belgium. How will Portugal respond as the favourite this time? Below are full match previews with betting opportunities.  

Portugal

Portugal will come into this game with confidence as they hope to win this year’s tournament. The previous year, Portugal finished as the runners-up after losing to Georgia in the final. However, in their performances in this competition, Portugal have not impressed enough with just one win to show for coming against Namibia. In that run of games, Portugal lost to Georgia, South Africa, USA, and Scotland. In the meantime, with three wins in their last five games against Belgium, Portugal will be confident of winning. 

Belgium

Belgium's performance in the last tournament was not impressive and will be hoping for a better year. In three matches, Belgium accumulated nine points which was not enough to see them make the playoffs. However, their recent matches saw this team won only twice, defeating Paraguay and Poland. In other encounters, they lost to Chile, Brazil, and Germany. Coming in as heavy underdogs, Belgium will be hoping they can find their luck, especially having won the last time they faced Portugal. 

Expert Betting Tips

Belgium are not playing too badly, and their past results in this fixture are not too below par. However, while Portugal are well favoured, I feel they might run riot here. Yet, Belgium look so composed, and with the character I have seen from them in the past, I will back them to get within the line. Also, with the two teams expected to be good in attack, I believe this will be a high-scoring game. 

Our first option is handicap W2(+32.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 56.5 with odds at 1.83 on Bet365

Our last option is total even yes with odds at 1.83 on Betway