Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
5.75
|
4.33
|
1.55
|
| Prob. |
17.4%
|
23.1%
|
64.5%
|
Key points
• Scotland has had five consecutive defeats and has struggled defensively, conceding 14 goals in their last six matches.
• Portugal has shown significant improvement, with a three-game winning streak in the UEFA Nations League and solid defensive record.
• Both teams have displayed contrasting goal-scoring averages, with Scotland managing only one goal per game on average while Portugal's goal-scoring has increased recently.
• Scotland's recent home form has been poor, with no wins in their last six home matches and an average of 1.83 goals conceded per game.
• Portugal has won four of their last six away matches, scoring 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per game and keeping three clean sheets.
• There is an even split in Portugal's away matches between games going over and under 2.5 goals.
Current streaks
Scotland
0
15
4
0
0
7
Portugal
3
0
0
5
0
3
Recent form
Scotland
Scotland's recent form has been notably poor, with a concerning run of five consecutive defeats following a draw against Switzerland in the European Championship. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 14 goals in their last six matches, an average of 2.33 per game, while failing to keep a single clean sheet. Their goal-scoring record has also been underwhelming, managing just one goal per game on average. The most alarming result in this sequence was a heavy 5-1 defeat to Germany in the European Championship, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. With 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the games, Scotland's matches have been high-scoring affairs, albeit often not in their favor. This run of form represents a significant challenge for the Scottish team as they look to improve their performances in upcoming fixtures.
Portugal
Portugal's recent form shows a significant improvement after a disappointing European Championship campaign. They are currently on a three-game winning streak in the UEFA Nations League, bouncing back strongly from their earlier setbacks. During this run, they've scored 7 goals while conceding only 3, demonstrating an uptick in offensive productivity. Their most recent match against Poland was particularly impressive, with a 3-1 away victory. The team's defensive record has also been solid, managing two clean sheets in their last six games. Interestingly, their goal-scoring average has increased from 1.17 goals per game over the last six matches to 2.33 in their last three, indicating a more potent attack in recent outings. The contrast between their European Championship performance (two goalless draws and a 2-0 loss) and their Nations League form highlights a remarkable turnaround in both results and goal-scoring ability.
Scotland
LDLLLL
W0 D1 L5
6
1
14
2.3
-8
0
3.33
83%
33%
67%
Portugal
LDDWWW
W3 D2 L1
7
1.2
5
0.8
+2
2
2
50%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Scotland
Scotland's recent home form has been concerning, with no wins in their last six matches at home. They are currently on a three-game winless streak, consisting of two losses and a draw. Defensively, Scotland has struggled, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these six matches. However, they have shown some attacking prowess, scoring in five out of six games, including a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Norway in the Euros Qualifiers. The total goals average of 3.17 per game suggests exciting matches for spectators, with both teams scoring in 67% of the games. Scotland's inability to turn draws into wins (three draws in six games) and their negative goal difference (-3) indicate areas for improvement as they look to regain their home advantage.
Portugal
Portugal's recent away form presents a mixed picture with some intriguing statistics. In their last six away matches, they've won four and lost two, demonstrating a generally strong performance on the road. The team has been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per game, while maintaining a solid defense with only 5 goals conceded (0.83 per game). Notably, Portugal has kept three clean sheets in these six matches. The 5-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Interestingly, there's an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, indicating a varied style of play. The team's goal difference of +8 further underlines their overall dominance in away fixtures, despite two unexpected losses to Georgia and Slovenia.
Scotland
DLDDLL
W0 D3 L3
8
1.3
11
1.8
-3
0
3.17
67%
50%
50%
Portugal
WWLWLW
W4 D0 L2
13
2.2
5
0.8
+8
3
3
17%
50%
50%