Get ready for another thrilling showdown in the Rugby World Cup 2023 as Wales takes on Portugal in Group C. This exciting match is set for Saturday, September 16, at 17:45 and will unfold at the Stade de Nice in the picturesque city of Nice. The stadium can host up to 36 thousand passionate fans. Joining Wales and Portugal in this group are Australia, Fiji, and Georgia. The stage is set for an action-packed clash in this competitive pool.
Wales vs Portugal
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Date – 16/09/2023
Starting time – 15:45 UTC
Venue: Allianz Rivera, Nice, France
In this European face-off between Wales and Portugal, it’s a defining moment for the group. Wales is expected to secure a clear and convincing victory against the 16th-ranked team. The Welsh team’s experience and individual skills outshine their opponents, making scoring five points seem easily attainable. While Portugal aspires to make history and secure a spot in the classification, it appears to be a challenging task against such a formidable opponent. The odds favor Wales in this matchup.
Predicted Outcome: Wales to win.
In this Rugby World Cup encounter, Wales and Portugal are meeting for the first time in the tournament. They’ve crossed paths only once in a test match, resulting in a victory for Wales. Portugal’s track record against Six Nations teams includes a lone victory over Italy in 1973, with a score of 9-6.
Wales boasts 44 matches in Rugby World Cup history, with 26 wins, no draws, and 18 defeats, an effectiveness rate of 59%. They’ve scored 1238 points and conceded 865 but have never clinched the championship or reached the final. Their best finish was third place in 1987.
Portugal, on the other hand, participated in a single World Cup in 2007. They played four group stage matches without a victory, resulting in a 0% effectiveness rate. Portugal scored 38 points and conceded 209. This marks their second appearance in the Webb Ellis Cup.
As they prepare to face off, Wales holds the historical advantage, but Portugal is eager to make their mark on this global rugby stage. The stage is set for an intriguing showdown.