The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Poland lock horns with an impressive Portugal side in an important encounter at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto on Friday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Portugal vs Poland Preview
Poland are currently in third place in Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League and have not been at their best this year. The Polish outfit played out a 3-3 draw against Croatia last month and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Portugal, on the other hand, are at the top of their group in the UEFA Nations League table and have been in excellent form in recent months. The Iberian giants were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Scotland in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Portugal vs Poland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portugal have an impressive historical record against Poland and have won seven out of the 14 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Poland's three victories.
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous defeat coming on penalties at the hands of France in the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2024.
- Portugal have kept only one clean sheet during their unbeaten run in their last four games, with their only such result coming in their only draw during this period in a 0-0 stalemate against Scotland.
- Poland are winless in their last three matches in all competitions, with their previous victory on the international stage coming by a 3-2 scoreline against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League in September.
Portugal vs Poland Prediction
Portugal have grown in stature this year and have excellent players at their disposal going into this game. Cristiano Ronaldo has remained a prolific goalscoring presence for his side this year and will look to add to his goal tally on Friday.
Poland have flattered to deceive on the international stage and have a point to prove this week. Portugal are the better team on paper and hold the upper hand in this fixture.
Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Poland
Portugal vs Poland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Portugal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Poland to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Cristiano Ronaldo to score - Yes