Scotland look set to suffer relegation in the Nations League this year after suffering three successive defeats against Poland, Portugal, and Croatia.
However, they could turn the tide back in their favor at Hampden Park on Tuesday when they welcome Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to Glasgow.
Portugal have been perfect in the Nations League to this point, winning three from three under Roberto Martinez. But, will their strong start come undone in Scotland this week?
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scotland | +450 |
| Draw | +331 |
| Portugal | -175 |
Portugal Dominant Against Scotland
| Total | Scotland | Portugal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nations League Games | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 7 | 2 | 5 |
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of the last two encounters. (Over 2.5 Goals @ -120)
Scotland Team News
Scotland’s poor run of form continued with a narrow 2-1 defeat in Croatia over the weekend. However, it was an impressive performance by the Tartan Army in that clash.
Therefore, Steve Clarke is unlikely to make wholesale changes this week. Ben Doak caught the eye on the wing, and the 18-year-old is likely to win his fourth cap for Scotland on Tuesday.
Possible Lineup
Craig Gordon (GK); Anthony Ralston, Grant Hanley, John Souttar, Andrew Robertson, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Ben Doak, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Che Adams
Portugal Team News
Roberto Martinez kept faith with his experienced players in Saturday’s 3-1 win against Poland. Cristiano Ronaldo repaid that faith by netting in the success on the road.
Martinez could be forced into a defensive change, with Renato Veiga likely to be replaced by Antonio Silva on Tuesday.
Possible Lineup
Diogo Costa (GK); Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Neves, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo
Scotland vs. Portugal Prediction
Portugal have been the dominant force in this Nations League group, and it looks incredibly testing to overlook the prospect of a fourth straight win for Martinez’s side on Tuesday.
Therefore, it could be worth taking a chance on Portugal to win and Ronaldo to score at Hampden Park.
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