Spain-Saudi Arabia prediction odds for matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup

Spain is one of the most anticipated national teams in the second round of the World Cup after the sensational flop against Cape Verde: the 0-0 final is a stain that the reigning European Champions will carry with them for a long time, at least while awaiting immediate redemption. Let’s find out the prediction and odds for Spain-Saudi Arabia scheduled for Sunday 21 June at 6pm.

SPAIN-SAUDI ARABIA PREDICTION ODD

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The draw on their debut against Cape Verde was truly sensational because Spain didn’t have any great opportunities on which to build regrets. He always attacked and maintained ball possession but never gave the impression of being able to sink his opponents, who were obviously closed in defense to protect a result that has entered the country’s sporting history. Coach De la Fuente will propose something different against Saudi Arabia and for this reason Lamine Yamal, recovering from a muscle problem, will play from the first minute. An extra push from the best player in the squad, at least in terms of quality and unpredictability.

Spain is the reigning European Champion but after the 2010 world triumph in this tournament it has not expressed its full potential, on the contrary. Suffice it to say that in the last three editions it has only beaten Australia, Iran and Costa Rica. Too little to think of a success. On the coach’s side, however, there is a positive streak of 11 games since 2025 (7 wins and 4 draws).

Despite the 0-0 against Cape Verde, the Over 2.5 which is on the board at 1.47 on William Hill, 1.46 on Sportium, 1.43 on Admrialbet and 1.40 on Stake must be evaluated for this second match.

SAUDI ARABIA DREAM

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Protagonist of an unthinkable victory at Qatar 2022 against Argentina, who would later become World Champions, Donis’s national team will look for another sensational blow against the Red Furies. After the draw against Uruguay (1-1), Saudi Arabia is bidding to progress to Group H where they will face Cape Verde on the third matchday. Arabia has never achieved two useful results in a row at the World Cup: this could be the great opportunity even if Spain really represents a high-level obstacle.

The presence of Lamine Yamal from the start and the strength of De la Fuente’s national team, which could exclude the center forward Oyarzabal, also suggest the 1 mark at half-time. Spain leading at the end of the first half is on the board at 1.42 on Pokerstars, 1.37 on Starvegas and 1.36 on Bet365 and Marathonbet.