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Portugal Scotland betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is the occurrence of several goals. While Portugal is expected to dominate the game, the home team has also shown some defensive vulnerabilities, conceding goals relatively easily. Consequently, an action-packed match is anticipated, with both teams looking to exploit the defensive weaknesses of their opponents.
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Preview
Portugal and Scotland meet at Estádio do Sport Lisboa and Benfica, in a match for this stage of the UEFA Nations League (League A). There is no recent record of official head‑to‑heads between these two teams. The last head‑to‑head was played on 14‑10‑2018 and ended with the final score: Scotland (1‑3) Portugal. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Portugal presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Portugal

The home team plays their second match in Group 1, after the (2‑1) win in their first match for this group stage, against Croatia. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Portugal has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 13 of the last 18 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 4 of their 15 matches, and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 18 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

The Portuguese national team enters this match after a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Dalot. Portugal typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, and Cristiano Ronaldo in attacking positions. One of the team's key players is midfielder Bruno Fernandes, known for his precise passing and ability to control the tempo of the game in midfield. Missing from this game is Vitinha, due to physical issues.

Confirmed Lineup: Diogo Costa, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes, Nélson Semedo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Palhinha, Diogo Jota, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto.
Coach: F. Fernandes da Costa Santos.

Analysis Scotland

The away team comes to this 2nd round of Group 1 after a loss in their debut in this group stage, against Poland, by (2‑3). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 19 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Scotland has won 3, tied 2 and lost 5. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 9 of the last 10 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 7 out of 10 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

The Scottish national team comes into this match after a 2-3 defeat at home to Poland, with goals scored by Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour. The away team generally plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with Ryan Christie, John McGinn, and Lyndon Dykes as the key attacking figures. The team often utilizes the left flank in attack, capitalizing on the speed and effective crosses of left-back Andrew Robertson. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Angus Gunn, Grant Hanley, Andrew Robertson, Scott Mckenna, Anthony Ralston, Ryan Christie, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Billy Gilmour, Lyndon Dykes.
Coach: S. Clarke.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Portugal vs Scotland match, on 8 September 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The Portugal vs Scotland on 8 September 2024 will be played at Lisbon, Estádio do Sport Lisboa and Benfica.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Portugal Scotland match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Portugal at with 100% of the tips.

 

UEFA Nations League - 2024/2025

  • 67% 104 / 156 Games

  • Home team wins 44.23%
  • Draws 23.08%
  • Away team wins 32.69%
  • Over 1.5 74.04%
  • Over 2.5 51.92%
  • Over 3.5 29.81%
  • Goals 275
  • Goals /match 2.64
  • Goals /match home 1.51
  • Goals /match away 1.13
  • Both teams score 44.23%
  • Goals after 80' 14.91%
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