FIFA World Cup· Kick-off : Sunday, June 28, 2026, 00:30 (UK time)
Colombia vs Portugal: 0-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Colombia 0-0 Portugal. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Colombia (38%), while a draw was rated at only 27%. The final score ranked 8th among the most likely scorelines (5.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (59%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (56%): missed.
Match analysis
Colombia vs Portugal was played on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (FIFA World Cup). Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. Before kick-off, our model gave Colombia a 38% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Portugal 35%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (11.5%), ahead of 2-1 (8.9%) and 1-0 (8.5%).
Over their last 5 matches, Colombia have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 5. Portugal are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 12 and conceding 3. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Colombia score 2.00 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Portugal score 2.40 and concede 0.60. In the table, Colombia sit 1st with 6 points from 2 games, Portugal 2nd with 4 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Colombia have averaged 1.29 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.63 for Portugal.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Colombia and Portugal: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. In double chance terms, "Colombia or draw" stands at 65%, "Portugal or draw" at 62% and "no draw" at 73%.
In short : Colombia leads Group standings with two wins from two matches and a +3 goal difference, while Portugal sits second with 4 points but boasts a superior +5 goal differential and higher expected goals average of 1.63. This is a first-ever meeting between these nations at World Cup level, with both teams unbeaten so far.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Colombia – Portugal. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.5%); the 5 scores below add up to 44% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Colombia 1-1 Portugal | 11.5% |
| Colombia 2-1 Portugal | 8.9% |
| Colombia 1-0 Portugal | 8.5% |
| Colombia 1-2 Portugal | 7.7% |
| Colombia 0-1 Portugal | 7.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.91 goals in total (1.56 for Colombia, 1.35 for Portugal): over 2.5 goals has a 56% probability and both teams to score 59%. Colombia keep a clean sheet in 26% of scenarios, Portugal in 21%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Colombia expected goals | 1.56 |
| Portugal expected goals | 1.35 |
| Both teams to score | 59% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 79% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 33% |
| Colombia clean sheet | 26% |
| Portugal clean sheet | 21% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Colombia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | DR Congo · FIFA World Cup | 1-0 | W |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan · FIFA World Cup | 3-1 | W |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jordan · International Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Costa Rica · International Friendlies | 3-1 | W |
| Mar 29, 2026 | France · International Friendlies | 1-3 | L |
Portugal
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Uzbekistan · FIFA World Cup | 5-0 | W |
| Jun 17, 2026 | DR Congo · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Nigeria · International Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Chile · International Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
| Apr 1, 2026 | United States · International Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Portugal | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Colombia and Portugal: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Colombia
No absences reported.
Portugal
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
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- Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi ArabiaJun 27, 2026
- Egypt 1-1 IranJun 27, 2026
- New Zealand 1-5 BelgiumJun 27, 2026
- Croatia 2-1 GhanaJun 27, 2026
- Panama 0-2 EnglandJun 27, 2026
- DR Congo 3-1 UzbekistanJun 28, 2026
- Algeria 3-3 AustriaJun 28, 2026
- Jordan 1-3 ArgentinaJun 28, 2026
- South Africa 0-1 CanadaJun 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Colombia vs Portugal prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Colombia a 38% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Portugal 35%. Colombia are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Colombia vs Portugal?
1-1 (11.5%), followed by 2-1 (8.9%), 1-0 (8.5%), 1-2 (7.7%) and 0-1 (7.4%).
Will both teams score in Colombia vs Portugal?
The probability that both Colombia and Portugal score is 59%. Colombia have a 26% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Portugal 21%.
How many goals should we expect in Colombia vs Portugal?
The model expects 2.91 goals (1.56 for Colombia, 1.35 for Portugal). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 79%, over 2.5 goals 56%, over 3.5 goals 33%.
When and where is Colombia vs Portugal played?
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 00:30 (UK time), FIFA World Cup. Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
What form are Colombia and Portugal in?
Colombia: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 5 conceded). Portugal: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (12 scored, 3 conceded).
What was the Colombia vs Portugal result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Colombia 0-0 Portugal. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Colombia (38%), while a draw was rated at only 27%. The final score ranked 8th among the most likely scorelines (5.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (59%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (56%): missed.
How is the Colombia vs Portugal prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.56 for Colombia, 1.35 for Portugal) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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