Denmark vs Portugal prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 1, 2026
UEFA Nations League A
On October 1, 2026, Denmark and Portugal will face each other in the third round of UEFA Nations League Division A. The visitors will be looking to claim another victory.
Denmark - Portugal team news and expert analysis
Last autumn, the Danes missed out on top spot in the group after losing to Scotland on the final matchday. They still had a chance in the playoffs in the spring, but after thrashing North Macedonia, they exchanged goals with the Czech Republic both in regular and extra time, eventually losing on penalties. In the summer, after a goalless draw with DR Congo, they were leading against Ukraine when Eriksen felt unwell again, and the match was abandoned. They began the current campaign against neighbors Norway, scoring twice but still suffering defeat. In the second round, however, they produced a "grandmasterial" 2-0 win over Wales.
Portugal are the reigning Nations League champions. At the World Cup in the summer, they collected seven points in the group stage and then produced a comeback-style 2-1 win over Croatia in the playoffs. But against Spain, the only goal was scored by the eventual champions! In the autumn, with Jesus now in charge, they secured a 1-0 victory over Wales. Then, against Norway, they won 2-1 without even bringing Ronaldo off the bench.
The Scandinavians score an average of 2.6 goals per match while conceding just 1.2. The reigning tournament champions average 1.7 goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
Previous matches: Denmark - Portugal
Ronaldo and company have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters, suffering just one defeat.
The visitors look very solid at the moment. We are backing them to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Denmark - Portugal: key statistics and trends
- Denmark have lost one of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Denmark's matches, with an average total of 3.8 goals per game
- Portugal have won two matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Portugal's matches, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
Denmark - Portugal: possible starting lineups
Denmark play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Jorgensen - Christensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle - Hojbjerg, Julmand - Isaksen, Damsgaard, Dorgu - Hojlund
Portugal play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Diogo Costa - Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Palhinha, Nuno Mendes - Joao Cancelo, Joao Neves, Pedro Neto - Francisco Conceicao, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix
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