Portugal vs Denmark: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

After a thrilling win at Parken, Copenhagen, the Danes are preparing for a trip to Lisbon, where they will try to silence the home crowd with another impressive performance. Rasmus Hojlund, often criticized by Man United fans for the lack of goals this season, has proved that he still has a couple of tricks up his sleeve by scoring a winner.

The former Atalanta striker netted his first Nations League goal, celebrating it with Ronaldo's “siiuuu“. Now, the Portugal captain will be looking for revenge and a chance to prove that A Selecao's pale performance in Denmark was just a bad day at the office for Roberto Martinez's squad.

Al-Nassr superstar and his team aim to continue their home winning streak on their path to their second Nations League title. However, the Danes are a tough nut to crack.

Portugal Looking for 4th Successive Home Win

The defeat against Denmark was the first for Portugal in the Nations League and only the second game where A Selecao did not score a goal. Since this rarely happens to Cristiano Ronaldo and his men, it is only normal to expect them to go all guns blazing at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Sunday.

Croatia, Scotland, and Poland went home empty-handed after their visits to Portugal in the Nations League group stage. A Selecao scored 9 goals in these matches. This gives them valid grounds to hope for a 4th consecutive win on home soil. Also, Roberto Martinez's team have won the last 2 home games against Denmark.

Portugal Injury & Suspension News

Thanks to the return of Ruben Diaz and Ruben Neves, as well as Goncalo Ramos and Diogo Jota, Roberto Martinez has the best possible team at his disposal. A Selecao superstars will have no room for mistakes in the upcoming clash in Lisbon.

Denmark Searching for First Nations League Away Win

Denmark's performance in the Nations League has been far from impressive. Only 2 home wins and no away victories may worry Denmark fans. However, the Danes will be looking to repeat the success from the World Cup qualifiers in September 2008. It took them only 10 minutes to turn the match on its head and walk away with 3 points in their pockets.

Interestingly enough, the game when Nicklas Bendtner, Christian Poulsen, and Daniel Jensen shocked Nani and his teammates was also played on Estadio Jose Alvalade. If Brian Riemer's team repeats the 2008 success, they will record their first Nations League away win. We shouldn't forget that Denmark has an experienced team of individuals and that is extremely hard to break their defensive line.

Denmark Injury & Suspension News

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will be rooting for his team from the sidelines since he is out with a foot injury. The captain will be accompanied by Kasper Dolberg and Yussuf Poulsen, who are also ruled out with injuries. On the other hand, Man United's Patrick Dorgu will probably get a chance to appear in the rematch after his debut at Parken.

Portugal vs Denmark Prediction

Cristiano Ronaldo is a sore loser, we all know that. That's why he will motivate his teammates to strike Denmark hard from the very first minute, while the Danes are still settling in the Estadio Jose Alvalade atmosphere. Therefore, I believe that the best possible tip for the upcoming clash is that Portugal scores first.

CryptoGamba tip: Portugal to score first – 1.49 @Stake