Scotland vs Portugal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Portugal Should Have the Edge

The bet we really like is Portugal on the 1x2 betting market. Our betting prediction is trading at -208 for them to beat Scotland and this looks value.

Match Preview & H2H

Scotland lost 2-1 away against Croatia in their previous match. The Tartan Army had 49% possession and two shots on target, with Ryan Christie on the scoresheet in this Nations League clash at Stadion Maksimir.

Portugal most recently played a Nations League game on the road against Poland which was a 3-1 win. Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Jan Bednarek (own goal) were the goalscorers for Roberto Martinez's side at the National Stadium in Warszaw, with Portugal enjoying 58% possession and six shots on target.

Portugal won against Scotland by a 2-1 scoreline when the teams last met five weeks ago. The game was played at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 2.1 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. Scotland have had 47.4% possession and 3.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Scott McTominay leads the way with 5 goals, John McGinn has 2, with Ryan Christie and two others on 1. Kenny McLean and John McGinn have the most assists with 2, while goalie Angus Gunn has recorded 1 clean sheets.

Portugal have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 6.3 shots on goal, 19.1 attempts and 2.2 goals. They average 63.8% possession, 8.8 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.2 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

The leading goalscorers have been Cristiano Ronaldo on 4, Bruno Fernandes with 3 and Bernardo Silva 2. Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo have clocked up 2 assists, with Diogo Costa keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Scotland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Craig Gordon (GK), Anthony Ralston, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Andrew Robertson, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Ryan Christie, Scott McTominay, Ben Doak, Che Adams.

Portugal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Joao Cancelo, Antonio Silva, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Vitinha, Chico Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota.

Expert Nations League Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Scotland vs Portugal stats:

• Scotland have failed to win any of their last 7 matches
• Scotland have conceded 2 or more goals in 11 of their last 20 matches
• Portugal have won 16 of their past 20 matches
• Portugal have scored 2 or more goals in 15 of their past 20 matches
• Portugal have won 3 consecutive matches
• Portugal have kept 6 clean sheets in their past 10 away matches

Scotland vs Portugal Prediction

The -208 about the visitors winning this game makes appeal and they are our pick on the Full-Time Result market. Hopefully this can secure a profit on this Nations League fixture.

Portugal are available at bigger odds if you pair them with Both Teams to Score No should you expect them to also keep a clean sheet.

Our Pick

Portugal To Win @ -208 Bet Now

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Scotland vs Portugal Odds

With the bookies giving them a 68% probability of winning, Portugal might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -208 price of winning this Nations League clash. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Scotland are available at +500.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -139.

Many customers enjoy placing a Nations League Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

Team Stats

Latest Nations League and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Scotland vs Portugal team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

You can find out the Scotland vs Portugal lineups including substitutes ahead of kick-off. Check out our predicted lineups before getting confirmed starting 11s.

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