Portugal v Ghana predictions: Iberians can avoid another slow start

Bruno Fernandes is part of a talented Portugal squad that's gone to Qatar. Portugal and Ghana are going to play each other.

Portugal are one of the strongest football nations to have never reached a World Cup final. They have a decent chance of success in Qatar if they beat Ghana. Ghana will be looking to challenge Uruguay and South Korea in the battle for round of 16 qualification.

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Portugal are playing their opening match at the World Cup against Ghana. Cristiano Ronaldo captained Portugal in their 3-3 draw against Spain. Ghana suffered a group-stage exit at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. The Ghanaians won their World cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria. Their squad features several players from the Premier League. Ghana's best player is Ajax's Mohammed Kudus. Portugal have a strong midfield with Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Neves. They have also got a lot of attacking players. Germany won the tournament in 2006. It is Portugal's sixth consecutive World Championship.

Ghana's last seven competitive games have gone under 2.5 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be fit for the opening game of Portugal's Euro 2016 campaign against Ghana.

Portugal and Ghana are going to play each other.

Portugal are top scorer in probable team. Cristiano Ronaldo is the star player. Bruno Fernandes is an assist ace. Pepe is a card magnet.

Portugal are expected to beat Ghana.

Portugal should beat Ghana. Mohamed Salisu could be booked. Price guide is 17-2. Ghana have scored less than three goals in five of their last six games.

Portugal play Ghana in a friendly match in Doha. The weather is expected to be clear and 25 degrees.