Scotland vs Portugal Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th October 2024

The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Scotland take on an impressive Portugal side in a crucial encounter at Hampden Park on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

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Portugal are at the top of Group 1 in the UEFA Nations League standings and have been in excellent form in recent months. The Iberian outfit eased past Poland by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Scotland, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of their group at the moment and have not been at their best this year. The hosts suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this week.

Scotland vs Portugal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Portugal have a good historical record against Scotland and have won nine out of the 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Scotland's four victories.
Portugal are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming on penalties at the hands of France in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.
Portugal have scored an impressive seven goals in their last three games in all competitions but have failed to keep a single clean sheet during this period, conceding one goal in each of these three matches.
Portugal are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Scotland in all competitions, with their previous defeat against the Scots coming by a 4-1 scoreline in 1980.
Scotland are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Scotland vs Portugal Prediction

Portugal have an excellent squad at their disposal and have dominated their Nations League group so far. Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net against Poland and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.

Scotland have struggled in their group so far and have a point to prove going into this game. Portugal are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this match.

Prediction: Scotland 1-4 Portugal

Scotland vs Portugal Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Portugal to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Portugal to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Cristiano Ronaldo to score - Yes