Scotland take on the visitors Portugal in the round 4 match of UEFA Nations League group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, October 15th at Hampden Park (Glasgow).
Scotland " is one of the oldest national teams in the world, representing a nation rather than a country, being part of the United Kingdom. For much of the early 21st century, they struggled to qualify for major tournaments. Even their qualification for Euro 2020 came through the Nations League path. However, they've since enjoyed a significant rise: securing second place in the qualifiers for the continental championship (including a home victory over Spain) and leading their Nations League group. Unfortunately, at the Euros in Germany, their results mirrored those from the previous tournament: one draw and two losses. Their form this autumn has been less than stellar as well—losing a shootout at home to Poland, followed by a 1-2 defeat in Portugal. Last week in Croatia, they took the lead but quickly conceded and ultimately collapsed to a disappointing defeat.
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Portugal aims to hold onto their position as group leaders. The "Seleção" achieved great success under Fernando Santos, winning both the Euros and the Nations League. However, their collaboration with him seemed to reach its end after the last World Cup, especially as the veteran coach began to bench the legendary Ronaldo. By the time of the summer championship, the team was led by Roberto Martínez. The Spaniard won all of his qualification matches with the team and started with two wins in Germany. However, in the playoffs, Portugal recorded goalless draws, and while Diogo Costa shone in the penalty shootout against Slovenia, France had their own penalty-saving hero in Mike Maignan. This autumn, Portugal resumed their winning ways with back-to-back 2-1 victories over Croatia and Scotland at home. In October, they comfortably beat Poland 3-1 away, with Ronaldo finding the net once again.
Portugal has gone unbeaten in their last seven matches against Scotland, winning the last four consecutively. The "Seleção" are the stronger side and should confirm that superiority on the road, especially since their opponents seem to be faltering. Expect another win for Ronaldo and company.
Prediction for the match: Portugal to win.
