Portugal vs Ghana Odds, Prediction & Best Bet for 2022 World Cup (Portuguese Overcome Recent Offensive Concerns)

Portugal vs Ghana Match Info

2022 FIFA World Cup — Group Stage
Portugal (0-0-0) vs. Ghana (0-0-0)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Stadium 947 — Doha, Qatar
Coverage: FOX

The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in less than a week. One of the first matches of the tournament takes place on Thursday, Nov. 24 between Portugal and Ghana.

It's been a while since Portugal has had a deep run worth being proud of. The Portuguese haven't made it beyond the Round of 16 in any of the last three tournaments, leaving them hungry for a statement win. Meanwhile, Ghana will be determined to win their first World Cup game since 2010.

Can Portugal make easy work of their upcoming opponent? Or will Ghana shock the world by pulling off a major group stage upset?

Portugal vs Ghana Odds & Spread

All World Cup betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: POR: (-260) | GHA: (+700) | DRAW: (+340)
Spread: POR: -1 (+120) | GHA: +1 (+195)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-108) | Under: (-118)
Team to Score the First Goal: POR: (-310) | GHA: (+300) I NO GOALS: (+1000)

Portugal enters this contest as the clear favorite per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 11 a.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the under being favored at -118 odds.

Portugal vs Ghana Prediction & Pick

Ghana might be over their head in this matchup. Portugal is expected to be a force in this tournament, favored at -140 to win Group H (Ghana sits at +1100, No. 3) while also being tied for the seventh-best odds (+1500) to win the entire World Cup.

Again, Ghana hasn't even won a World Cup game in over a decade. Though the Portuguese haven't been perfect, they've at least made it beyond the group stage in three of the last four tournaments. With Portugal also boasting one of the best players in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo, it's easy to see who will win this one.

Final Score Prediction: Portugal: 2 | Ghana: 0

Portugal vs Ghana Betting Trends

- Portugal made it to the Round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Ghana did not qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Portugal is 3-0-2 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Ghana is 3-0-2 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Portugal defeated Ghana, 2-1, in their only head-to-head matchup on June 26, 2014.

Portugal vs Ghana Best Bet

Don't expect a lot of goals in this match. For starters, Ghana has scored only three goals over their last four games, being shut out twice in that span. Meanwhile, Portugal has also been held off the scoresheet twice in their last three outings, showing that there might be some offensive concerns.

Erring on the side of caution, back the total going under 2.5 goals.

Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-118)

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