Portugal vs Scotland Predictions

Scotland look to turn around their poor start to the UEFA Nations League campaign as they take on Portugal this Sunday.

Portugal vs Scotland Key Stats

• Portugal have lost just 1 of their last 7 games
• Scotland haven’t won any of their last 5 matches
• Portugal have only conceded 4 goals in their last 7 fixtures
• Scotland have conceded 12 goals in 5 games

Portugal vs Scotland Previous Meetings

This is set to be the 16th game between Portugal and Scotland.

Portugal have won 8 games to Scotland’s 4 in that time. There have also been 3 draws.

Not only this but Portugal are unbeaten in their last 6 games against the Scots with Scotland’s last win against them coming way back in 1980. Will we see the same again here?

Portugal vs Scotland Team News & Predicted Lineups

Neither team is expected to miss anyone else in this game and will most likely start a similar team to the one they did in their previous fixture.

Portugal - Diogo Costa, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto

Scotland - Angus Gunn, Andrew Robertson, Scott McKenna, Grant Hanley, Anthony Ralsto,; Kenny McLean, Billy Gilmour; Ryan Christie, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Lyndon Dykes

Portugal vs Scotland Player To Watch - Cristiano Ronaldo

Of course the player to watch in this game is Cristiano Ronaldo.

Having already started the season with 4 goals in 4 games for Al Nassr Ronaldo also scored in the last match against Croatia. This his 900th career goal. But it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make it 901 in this game against what is a weaker opposition.

Portugal vs Scotland Prediction

Coming into this game it is no surprise that Portugal are the favourites. With their great form as well as Scotland’s poor run they are sure to have the advantage in this one.

However we would expect a lot of goals with both teams often scoring in games. This as well as Scotland’s awful record when it comes to conceding goals.

That is why our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 4/5 for Portugal To Win and Over 2.5 Match Goals in this fixture. £10 having the potential to return up to £18 and making it our best value tip.

Where To Watch Portugal vs Scotland

This game is set to get underway on Sunday 8th September 2024 at 19:45 pm and you can check out all of the action live in the UK on ITV4 or ITVX.