Betting Predictions
Portugal, which is in the running to reach the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, will play Scotland on Tuesday in League A Group 1 at Hampden Park.
In the 2024–25 edition, Roberto Martinez’s squad defeated Poland 3–1 over the weekend to maintain their spotless record, while their hosts gave Croatia a strong fight but ultimately lost 2-1.
Head-to-Head
On matchday two, Scotland got off to a great start as Scott McTominay scored the first goal for his team in the opening ten minutes of play. But in the second half, Portugal’s skill showed through as both Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes scored goals to reverse the score and give their team a 2-1 triumph.
Portugal had not lost to this opponent in the previous six meetings, spanning more than 40 years. That victory was their fourth straight versus the Scots, a record that dates back to 1993.
Team News
Physically speaking, Portugal emerged from their victory against Poland uninjured, however, Goncalo Inacio, a center-back for Sporting Lisbon, had to withdraw from the squad prior to the start of the October internationals due to an injury.
Joao Palhinha, who has had a rough start to life at Bayern Munich, Tomas Araujo, and Francisco Conceicao were all left out of the matchday squad over the weekend; nevertheless, Martinez had to make those decisions tactically because he had to leave three of his players out.
Renato Veiga of Chelsea made his full debut for Portugal’s senior team at center back due to the absence of Inacio and Araujo; however, Antonio Silva is now a backup option in case of jellied legs.
Following their tight loss to Croatia, Scotland also have no new worries to share. Angus Gunn, Lawrence Shankland, Greg Taylor, and Celtic winger James Forrest had all already withdrawn due to injuries.
Andrew Robertson (77) and seasoned goalie Craig Gordon (76), who are nearly tied for the most appearances, should both add another cap to their resumes on Tuesday when the former passes Alex McLeish for fourth place all-time.
Adams, who has six direct goal contributions from his first nine games wearing a Torino shirt, is undoubtedly a candidate to take Lyndon Dykes’ spot at the forefront of the attack, even though his last-gasp equalizer in Zagreb was disallowed.
Probable Line-Up
Scotland XI:
Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; McLean, Gilmour; Doak, McTominay, Christie; Adams
Portugal XI:
Costa; Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Silva, R. Neves; Jota, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo
Verdict
Tip Portugal to Win
Reason
Scotland has lost all three of its League A games by a single goal, but sadly for Clarke’s team, Hampden Park could play host to the same result.
Even though both teams may be fatigued, Portugal has far more dangerous alternatives for substitutions off the bench, so the Selecao should cruise to the victory that will almost certainly punch their ticket to the quarterfinals.
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Tip: BTTS (YES)
Reason
It may not be the mismatch many predict, but Portugal is undoubtedly a very, very talented team and should have enough about them to defeat a depleted Scotland. At Hampden, Scotland rarely gives anyone an easy game. Especially in a competitive encounter, they can cause opponents’ forwards to suffer injuries. The call is the same as it was on Saturday night: both teams to score and Portugal to win.
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