- Date and Time: Sunday, September 8th, 2024. 7:45 PM GMT+1
- Venue: Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal
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Portugal
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal will be the clear favorites to progress through to the Nations League finals in Group A in 2024-25. Their chances of achieving that feat were only boosted following a matchday one success on Thursday evening against Croatia. Diogo Dalot opened the scoring after combining well with Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes.
However, Thursday’s showdown will be remembered for a historic moment created by Cristiano Ronaldo after the half-hour mark. The legendary superstar netted the crucial second goal for his nation, which was also his 900th career goal. The dominant performance by the hosts in that win will make them a standout Portugal vs Scotland prediction on Sunday.
Scotland
Scotland will be playing in Division A of the Nations League for the first time after gaining promotions in two of the last three editions of the competition. However, Steve Clarke’s primary aim over the next two years will be gaining a first World Cup qualification for the Scots since 1998.
Scotland made a disappointing start to the Nations League this year after suffering a 3-2 loss at the hands of Poland on Thursday. The Scots seemed to have done enough to rescue a point after coming back from two goals down following efforts from Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay. However, Poland snatched the win in the final seconds of injury time.
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- Pick: Portugal
- Odds: (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Portugal 3-1 Scotland
It is important to remember before making a Portugal vs Scotland prediction on Sunday that the visitors have now gone five without a win. Meanwhile, Portugal have recorded victories in each of their last three matches against the Scots, netting ten goals across those victories since 1993.
Portugal vs Scotland Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Cristiano Ronaldo To Score
- Odds: (22Bet)
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 37 goals in 33 matches in the Saudi Pro League since the start of 2023-24. Meanwhile, the former Real Madrid star has netted three goals in eight international matches so far in 2024.
With his incredible goal-scoring record and consistency, Ronaldo remains a key player for Portugal and is expected to make a significant impact in this match. This makes him a top choice to find the back of the net on Sunday.
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