Portugal vs Scotland Prediction

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UEFA Nations League - League A - 2

8th Sep 24, 18:45
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Portugal

2 : 1

HT: 0 - 1

Scotland

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54' Bruno Fernandes (Rafael Leão)
88' Cristiano Ronaldo (Nuno Mendes)
7' S. McTominay (K. McLean)

Referee: M. Mariani

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Match Preview

The upcoming match between Portugal and Scotland is set for September 8, 2024 at 6:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, World. Maurizio Mariani, Italy has been appointed as the referee for this match.

  • The probability of winning for Portugal is 76%. The probability of a draw between Portugal and Scotland is 24%. The probability of winning for Scotland is 0%.
  • Our calculations suggest a 72% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 28% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
  • There's a 62% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 38%.
  • The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on October 15, 2024, where Scotland and Portugal drew with a score of 0-0
  • Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Portugal has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Scotland has claimed 0 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Portugal has averaged 1 goals per game, while Scotland has netted an average of 0.4 goals.
  • In the current UEFA Nations League standings, Portugal occupies the 1st spot, while Scotland sits in 4th place.
  • Portugal's performance in the UEFA Nations League this season shows 3 victories, 0 defeats, and 1 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per match.
  • Scotland has recorded 0 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draws in the UEFA Nations League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.8 goals.
  • Examining Portugal's last five outings, they have won 3 times, lost 0 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
  • Scotland's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 4 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 0.8 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
  • Leading the goal-scoring charts for Portugal is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has found the net 3 times this season.

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Lineups

Portugal

STARTING LINEUPS

  • 1GDiogo Costa
  • 2DNélson SemedoSubstitution76'
  • 4DAntónio Silva
  • 3DRúben Dias
  • 19DNuno MendesAssist
  • 10MBernardo SilvaSubstitution68'
  • 6MJoão PalhinhaSubstitution46'
  • 8MBruno FernandesGoal
  • 20FPedro NetoSubstitution46'
  • 21FDiogo Jota
  • 17FRafael LeãoAssistSubstitution68'

SUBSTITUTES

  • 7FCristiano RonaldoSubstitution46'Goal
  • 18MRúben NevesSubstitution46'
  • 15MJoão NevesSubstitution68'
  • 11FJoão FélixSubstitution68'
  • 5DDiogo DalotSubstitution76'
  • 16FTrincão
  • 22GRui Silva
  • 14DTiago Santos
  • 23FGeovany Quenda
  • 13MRenato Veiga
  • 9MPote
  • 12GJosé Sá
Coach IconRoberto MartínezHead Coach
Scotland

STARTING LINEUPS

  • 1GA. Gunn
  • 2DA. Ralston
  • 5DG. Hanley
  • 6DS. McKenna
  • 3DA. Robertson
  • 8MB. Gilmour
  • 23MK. McLeanAssistSubstitution74'
  • 11MR. ChristieSubstitution87'
  • 4MS. McTominayGoal
  • 7MJ. McGinnSubstitution90'
  • 9FL. DykesSubstitution74'

SUBSTITUTES

  • 19FT. ConwaySubstitution74'
  • 20MR. GauldSubstitution74'
  • 18ML. MorganSubstitution87'
  • 17FB. DoakSubstitution90'
  • 12GJ. McCracken
  • 16DJ. Souttar
  • 21GZ. Clark
  • 14MC. Barron
  • 22DM. Johnston
  • 15DR. Porteous
  • 13DJ. Doig
  • 10FL. Shankland
Coach IconS. ClarkeHead Coach

Portugal vs Scotland - Standings

# Team MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1 Portugal 6 4 2 0 13 5 8 14
2 Croatia 6 2 2 2 8 8 0 8
3 Scotland 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7
4 Poland 6 1 1 4 9 16 -7 4

Head to head

These teams have met 3 times in recent seasons. Portugal has won 2 times, while Scotland has secured 0 victories. 1 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 5 for Portugal and 2 for Scotland.

2
1
0
PortugalDrawsScotland
Over 1.5 Goals
67%
2/3 Matches
Over 2.5 Goals
67%
2/3 Matches
Over 3.5 Goals
33%
1/3 Matches
Both Teams Scored
67%
2/3 Matches
Portugal Clean Sheets
33%
1/3 Matches
Scotland Clean Sheets
33%
1/3 Matches

Past H2H Results & Fixtures

15 Oct 2024UEFA Nations League
Scotland0 - 0Portugal
08 Sep 2024UEFA Nations League
Portugal2 - 1Scotland
14 Oct 2018Friendlies
Scotland1 - 3Portugal

Last matches: Portugal 1.90

Statistics are for the last 10 games

W 5 (50%)D 4 (40%)L 1 (10%)
UEFA Nations League18/11/2024
Croatia
1 - 1
Portugal
UEFA Nations League15/11/2024
Portugal
5 - 1
Poland
UEFA Nations League15/10/2024
Scotland
0 - 0
Portugal
UEFA Nations League12/10/2024
Poland
1 - 3
Portugal
UEFA Nations League08/09/2024
Portugal
2 - 1
Scotland
UEFA Nations League05/09/2024
Portugal
2 - 1
Croatia
Euro Championship05/07/2024
Portugal
0 - 0
France
Euro Championship01/07/2024
Portugal
0 - 0
Slovenia
Euro Championship26/06/2024
Georgia
2 - 0
Portugal
Euro Championship22/06/2024
Türkiye
0 - 3
Portugal

Last matches: Scotland 0.00

Statistics are for the last 0 games

W 0 (0%)D 0 (0%)L 0 (0%)

Portugal vs Scotland - Per Match Stats

This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.

PortugalGames: 6
ScotlandGames: 6

Matches

63%
Ball Possession
47%
625.5
Total passes
458.83
572.67
Passes accurate
387.5
91%
Passes %
83%
11.83
Fouls
9.67
2.33
Yellow Cards
1.5
0
Red Cards
0
6.67
Corner Kicks
3.67
2
Offsides
2

Attack

17.33
Total Shots
8.83
5.5
Shots on Goal
3
0
expected_goals
0
6.83
Shots off Goal
3.83
12
Shots insidebox
6
5.33
Shots outsidebox
2.83
5
Blocked Shots
2
2.17
Goals Scored
1.17

Defense

3.5
Goalkeeper Saves
3.67
0.83
Goals Conceded
1.33
0
goals_prevented
0
1
Clean Sheets
2
11.83
Fouls
9.67

Predictions

Match Outcome Prediction

Home 62%
Draw 21%
Away 16%
Portugal Scotland
7% Clean Sheet 7%
93% Over 0.5 Goals 93%
56% Over 1.5 Goals 38%
Both Teams to Score 73%
Most Likely Scoreline 3-1
Over 2.5 Goals 86%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%

Match Information

Date: Sunday, 8 September 2024
Time: 7:45 PM BST
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

Head to Head

Portugal and Scotland have faced each other 15 times in the past, with Portugal winning 8 of those matches and Scotland winning 4. The two teams last met in a friendly back in 2018, where Portugal won 3-1.

Recent Form

Portugal come into this match on the back of a 2-1 win over Croatia in their opening Nations League fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in that match, continuing his remarkable goalscoring exploits.

Scotland, on the other hand, suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Poland in their first Nations League game. They fought back from 2-0 down to level the scores, but a late penalty saw them leave empty-handed.

Key Stats

  • Portugal have won 4 and lost 2 of their last 6 Nations League matches.
  • Scotland have been winless in their last 5 outings across all competitions.
  • Portugal have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 3 matches.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is just the second player in history to score 900 career goals.

Predicted Lineups

Portugal (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Ruben Neves, Bruno Fernandes; Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Neves.

Scotland (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn; Anthony Ralston, Grant Hanley, Scott McKenna, Andrew Robertson; Kenny McLean, Billy Gilmour; John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie; Lyndon Dykes.

Predictions

Portugal will be the heavy favorites going into this match, especially with the form of Cristiano Ronaldo. Scotland will need to be at their very best to get a positive result, but it’s difficult to see them stopping this Portugal side. I expect Portugal to win this one comfortably, with a scoreline of 3-1.

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