FIFA World Cup· Kick-off : Saturday, June 27, 2026, 01:00 (UK time)
Uruguay vs Spain: 0-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Uruguay 0-1 Spain. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Spain at 40%. The model considered this score unlikely (3.4%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (74%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (82%): missed.
Match analysis
Uruguay and Spain met on Saturday, June 27, 2026, a FIFA World Cup fixture. Venue: Estadio Akron, Zapopan. Before kick-off, our model gave Uruguay a 28% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Spain 40%. On the correct score, 1-2 comes out on top (7.6%), followed by 1-3 (7.4%) and 2-2 (5.8%).
Uruguay have not won any of their last 4 matches (4 draws, 0 defeats), scoring 4 and conceding 4. Spain are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 8 and conceding 2. Spain therefore arrive in far better shape than Uruguay. On average Uruguay score 1.00 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Spain score 1.60 and concede 0.40. In the table, Uruguay sit 2nd with 2 points from 2 games, Spain 1st with 4 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Uruguay have averaged 2.02 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.20 for Spain.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Uruguay, 1 for Spain and 0 draws. Uruguay out or doubtful: G. de Arrascaeta and R. Araújo. In double chance terms, "Uruguay or draw" stands at 60%, "Spain or draw" at 72% and "no draw" at 68%.
In short : Spain leads Group H with 4 points from 2 matches and a +4 goal difference, while Uruguay sits second with 2 points and a 0 goal difference despite averaging 2.02 xG per game. Spain's superior form (1 win, 1 draw) and head-to-head advantage position them as favorites, though Uruguay's recent consistency in draws suggests a competitive encounter.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Uruguay – Spain. 1-2 is the single most likely scoreline (7.6%); the 5 scores below add up to 32% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Uruguay 1-2 Spain | 7.6% |
| Uruguay 1-3 Spain | 7.4% |
| Uruguay 2-2 Spain | 5.8% |
| Uruguay 2-3 Spain | 5.7% |
| Uruguay 1-4 Spain | 5.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.52 expected goals for Uruguay and 2.92 for Spain, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 82% and "both teams to score" at 74%. Goals look likely in this one. Uruguay keep a clean sheet in 5% of scenarios, Spain in 22%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Uruguay expected goals | 1.52 |
| Spain expected goals | 2.92 |
| Both teams to score | 74% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 94% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 82% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 65% |
| Uruguay clean sheet | 5% |
| Spain clean sheet | 22% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Uruguay
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | Cape Verde · FIFA World Cup | 2-2 | D |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Algeria · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 27, 2026 | England · International Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
Spain
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | Saudi Arabia · FIFA World Cup | 4-0 | W |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Cape Verde · FIFA World Cup | 0-0 | D |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Peru · International Friendlies | 3-1 | W |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Iraq · International Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Egypt · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Spain | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Head-to-head
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Uruguay, 1 for Spain and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
Uruguay
- G. de Arrascaeta (out)
- R. Araújo (out)
Spain
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
- Türkiye 3-2 United StatesJun 26, 2026
- Paraguay 0-0 AustraliaJun 26, 2026
- Senegal 5-0 IraqJun 26, 2026
- Norway 1-4 FranceJun 26, 2026
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uruguay vs Spain prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Uruguay a 28% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Spain 40%. Spain are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Uruguay vs Spain?
1-2 (7.6%), followed by 1-3 (7.4%), 2-2 (5.8%), 2-3 (5.7%) and 1-4 (5.4%).
Will both teams score in Uruguay vs Spain?
The probability that both Uruguay and Spain score is 74%. Uruguay have a 5% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Spain 22%.
How many goals should we expect in Uruguay vs Spain?
The model expects 4.44 goals (1.52 for Uruguay, 2.92 for Spain). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 94%, over 2.5 goals 82%, over 3.5 goals 65%.
When and where is Uruguay vs Spain played?
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 01:00 (UK time), FIFA World Cup. Venue: Estadio Akron, Zapopan.
What form are Uruguay and Spain in?
Uruguay: 0 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats in their last 4 matches (4 scored, 4 conceded). Spain: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 2 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Uruguay and Spain?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Uruguay, 1 for Spain and 0 draws.
What was the Uruguay vs Spain result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Uruguay 0-1 Spain. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Spain at 40%. The model considered this score unlikely (3.4%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (74%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (82%): missed.
How is the Uruguay vs Spain prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.52 for Uruguay, 2.92 for Spain) 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.
Go further
- All Uruguay predictions
- All Spain predictions
- FIFA World Cup predictions
- Today’s predictions
- Our methodology

