Portugal face Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on Tuesday in a Group K clash that has become a must‑win for Roberto Martinez’s side. Portugal drew 1‑1 with DR Congo in their opener. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, lost 3‑1 to Colombia and sit bottom of the group.With Portugal needing a victory to reignite their campaign and Uzbekistan fighting to keep their debut dreams alive, HotStreak are offering new customers the chance to score a package worth up to £20 in free bets. Simply sign up via our link, deposit, then place a single £20 cash bet at odds of evens or higher and you’ll receive two free bets worth £10 each.Portugal dominated possession against DR Congo but couldn’t find a winner. Vitinha broke two records with 128 passes attempted and 121 completed, while Bruno Fernandes is coming off a record‑breaking 21‑assist Premier League season. 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, appearing in a record sixth World Cup, is yet to open his account and has largely hindered the flow of attacks. Colombia’s 3‑1 win over Uzbekistan has put Portugal third in the group on one point – trailing DR Congo on Fair Play points (due to yellow cards) and Colombia on three points.Uzbekistan were competitive against Colombia for long periods. Abbasbek Fayzulaev scored Uzbekistan’s first‑ever World Cup goal in the 60th minute, but defensive lapses allowed Luis Díaz, Daniel Muñoz and Jáminton Campaz to find the net. Coach Fabio Cannavaro has built a compact defensive unit, and the White Wolves will be desperate to make amends after their opening loss.Score even more value with HotStreakRegister as a new HotStreak customer by following our link, then deposit and wager a single £20 cash bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) – please note that Build‑A‑Bet/Bet Builder selections are excluded from the qualifying bet. Once your wager has settled, you will be credited with £20 in free bets: one £10 In‑Play Free Bet (min odds evens) and one £10 Bet Builder Free Bet (min odds 2/1, 2+ legs). 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