Scotland vs Portugal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be looking to get on the scoresheet in this match

We have turned a corner and entered the final half of the Nations League A group stage. Scotland will lock horns against Portugal at the Hampden Park on Tuesday night. After the third round of the group stage Scotland are placed at the bottom with zero points on the board. They were full of optimism before the Nations League started, but it’s been miserable for Scotland. Three matches brought three defeats and it’s all about minimizing damages from now on.

Portugal travel to their fourth match in the Nations League A group on a complete high after winning their first three encounters. A fourth straight win, and they will qualify for the next stage already wrapped up. A Seleção also have a good record against Scotland and they will be confident going into this fixture. Scotland will have to give their all to get something positive from this fixture. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Em campo e nas bancadas: 𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗢́𝗥𝗜𝗔 portuguesa! 📸 #PartilhaAPaixão | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/Ti3UTqW1hI

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 12, 2024

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2025 at 07:45 PM UK

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Hampden Park

Form

Scotland (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-D

Portugal (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Ben Doak (Scotland)

Doak is a physically strong player, he possesses a good amount of upper-body strength which enables him to hold off his opponent and hold up the ball if required. He is a very pacy player, he has excellent acceleration and an explosive burst of speed which allows him to cover ground effectively. The Scotsman like to roam across the attacking third to take up pockets of space where he can dictate the play. He possesses a great amount of flair which means it is an absolute joy to watch him play.

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

Bernardo Silva is a versatile attacking midfielder who is comfortable playing on both wings or as a central midfielder. He possesses great dribbling skills and is capable of running at defenders with the ball at his feet. His close control and ability to change directions quickly make him a difficult player to defend against. The Portuguese is also an excellent passer of the ball and has the vision to create chances for his teammates.

Bernardo Silva scores to guide Portugal to their third win in three UEFA Nations League matches 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/Aryv6dyOwO

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 12, 2024

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting was Portugal.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Scotland and Portugal is 3.
• When Portugal lead 0-1 away, they win 100% of their matches.

Scotland vs Portugal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Portugal to win the fixture – 3/5 by SkyBet
• Tip 2 – Bernardo Silva to score anytime
• Tip 3 – Both teams to score

Injury and Team News

Scotland will miss many players due to injury. Angus Gunn, John McGinn, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson and Kieran Tierney are all unavailable.

Portugal will have all players available for the match and they don’t have any injury concerns.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 16

Scotland: 4

Portugal: 9

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Scotland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Gordon(GK); Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean; Doak, McTominay, Christie; Dykes

Portugal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Costa(GK); Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Neves, Silva; Neto, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo

Vitória importante na Liga das Nações. Obrigado pelo apoio de todos, vamos com tudo! pic.twitter.com/ycbL9iSJXK

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 12, 2024

Match Prediction for Scotland vs Portugal

The home team are in very poor form and are struggling to get good results. They have performed badly in their previous fixtures, but against A Seleção, they will look to give a tough challenge to the away team. This will be an intense match for sure and fans can expect an exciting match. Portugal are the favourites to win this fixture.

Prediction: Scotland 1-2 Portugal

Telecast

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UK: ITVX, Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports App, FOX Sports 2

Nigeria: SuperSport, DStv Now

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