Dominican Republic vs Spain Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 27 July 2024 - 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Parc des Princes (Paris)

After the first round of fixtures, the Dominican Republic faces the longest odds of winning the men's football at the 2024 Olympic Games. They are set to take on second-favorites Spain in Bordeaux on Saturday. Los Quisqueyanos, making their Olympic debut, began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Egypt on Wednesday. They remain in contention in Group C, with their final match against fellow newcomers Uzbekistan scheduled for next Tuesday.

The Dominican Republic is one of only four nations to keep a clean sheet in their opener. However, they are also among the four teams that failed to score, despite 15 goal attempts against Egypt. Their goal drought extends to their pre-tournament friendly, where they suffered a 7-0 loss to hosts France in Toulon.

Spain currently leads the group following a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan. They can secure their place in the quarter-finals with a win against the Olympic football debutants in this encounter. Despite a penalty miss in their opening game, the Spanish, as heavy favorites, will aim for a more convincing performance in their second group match.

Fermín López and Alex Baena, the only two members of Spain's triumphant 2024 UEFA European Championship squad selected for this tournament, featured in the Uzbekistan game. The pair have now enjoyed eight consecutive tournament victories since mid-June. Another win would keep La Roja on track for more glory as they target their fourth final in their last six Olympics.

Where to watch Dominican Republic vs Spain?

📺 Link to watch Dominican Republic vs Spain Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Peter González (Dominican Republic): Had a goal wrongly disallowed against Egypt and will be eager to make an impact against Spanish opposition.
• Sergio Gómez (Spain): Scored against Uzbekistan, continuing his streak of scoring for all Spain teams he has represented (U17, U18, U19, U21, U23).

⚡Match Facts:

• Spain have failed to lead at half-time in each of their last ten Olympic matches.
• The Dominican Republic has kept a clean sheet in their opening match but failed to score.
• Spain is targeting their fourth final in their last six Olympics.

💡Prediction: Spain, with their wealth of talent and tournament experience, are likely to dominate this match against the Olympic debutants Dominican Republic. While Los Quisqueyanos showed defensive resilience in their opener, Spain's attacking prowess should prove too much to handle. Expect Spain to control possession and create numerous chances, potentially breaking through early to avoid another slow start. The Dominican Republic may struggle to create opportunities but could show moments of promise on the counter-attack. Despite their recent trend of slow starts, Spain's quality should shine through, securing a comfortable victory and booking their place in the quarter-finals.

Betting Tips:

• Spain to win with a -2 handicap
• Over 2.5 goals in the match
• Spain to score in both halves
• Sergio Gómez to score anytime
• Under 0.5 goals for Dominican Republic