Portugal’s last three matches against low-block defensive teams have yielded just 1.3 goals per game on average, with a shot conversion rate of less than 12%, showing a clear decline in their efficiency in breaking down set defenses. When Uzbekistan have played away against teams ranked in the world’s top 20, they have conceded only 1.2 goals per game on average. Their five-man backline has shown defensive resilience well beyond expectations, and the team has willingly given up possession and committed very little to attack, making it difficult to generate sustained shooting pressure. In the opening round, Portugal recorded 75% possession but managed only seven shots, with a relatively slow attacking tempo. It is worth noting the possibility of Portugal suddenly increasing the pace and scoring repeatedly from set pieces, so there is no absolute certainty. Taking overall attacking and defensive efficiency, as well as tactical characteristics, into account, under 3.25.