Scotland prepares to face Portugal for the second time in Group A of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25, seeking their first victory in the competition. So far, Scotland has endured a challenging campaign, losing all three of their matches. In their last outing, they fell 2-1 to Croatia, with Ryan Christie netting their sole goal. With slim chances of qualifying for the playoffs, Scotland now aims to disrupt Portugal’s bid for European glory.
The match is set to take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Wednesday, October 16. Portugal enters this fixture as the only unbeaten team in the group, having won all three of their games. Including a 2-1 victory over Scotland in their last encounter and a subsequent win against Poland.
Match Details
| Fixture | Scotland vs Portugal |
|---|---|
| Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time (IST) | 12:15 AM IST |
| Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| Broadcasting Channels | Sony Sports Network (India) |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV App and Website |
Here’s the predicted line-up information:
| Scotland’s Probable XI | Portugal’s Probable XI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | Craig Gordon | Goalkeeper | Diogo Costa |
| Defenders | Anthony Ralston | Defenders | Diogo Dalot |
| John Souttar | Ruben Dias | ||
| Grant Hanley | Renato Veiga | ||
| Andrew Robertson | Nuno Mendes | ||
| Midfielders | Billy Gilmour | Midfielders | Ruben Neves |
| Kenny McLean | Bernardo Silva | ||
| Ben Doak | |||
| Scott McTominay | |||
| Forwards | Ryan Christie | Forwards | Pedro Neto |
| Lyndon Dykes | Bruno Fernandes | ||
| Rafael Leao | |||
| Cristiano Ronaldo |
As both teams gear up for this crucial match, fans can look forward to an exciting clash at Hampden Park. With Scotland hoping to turn their fortunes around against a formidable Portuguese side.
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