Portugal vs Denmark predictions: Selecao should prove too strong

Jack Ogalbe

- Denmark won the first leg 1-0 - Portugal were victorious in their three Nations League home group games - Recommended bet: <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.livescorebet.com/uk/sports/football/uefa-nations-league/portugal-denmark/SBTE_2_1022167909?marketGroupId=-1?btag=c_content_news_football">Portugal to win and both teams to score</a>

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund made the difference on Thursday, converting Robin Skov Olsen's cross to fire Denmark to a 1-0 win over Portugal in Copenhagen.

Things could have been better, with Christian Eriksen having a first-half penalty saved by Diogo Costa.

The pair's Nations League quarter-final second leg takes place on Sunday in Lisbon and the Selecao's recent home record suggests that they can secure progress to June's Finals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo completed all 90 minutes of the first leg in Copenhagen and Roberto Martinez may stick with him as a central striker in Lisbon.

Renato Veiga committed the foul for Eriksen's missed penalty and may find himself on the bench, having been replaced by Goncalo Inacio.

Hojlund will hope his goal proves good enough for a place in Brian Riemer's starting XI after Mika Biereth got the nod on Thursday.

Skov Olsen could also come in for Denmark, replacing Jesper Lindstrom.

Portugal finished top of Nations League Group A1, winning four games and drawing twice.

However, they kept only one clean sheet and conceded exactly once in five of their matches, including all three at home.

Denmark were second to Spain in Group A4, but failed to win their last four matches after winning their first two (D2, L2).

The last three meetings have finished 1-0, with Portugal winning two in a row before Thursday's first leg.

Portugal won the first-ever Nations League Finals on home soil in 2019.

Christian Eriksen's saved penalty on Thursday could prove costly for Denmark

Portugal were poor in Copenhagen, losing the shot count 23-8 and Martinez will be demanding an improvement at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Thursday's defeat was the Selecao's first of this Nations League campaign and they were generally untroubled in Group A1.

Their 13 goals was the joint-second highest in the pool stages and they won all three of their home games.

However, they also conceded once in all of those matches and Denmark could match Croatia, Scotland and Poland by scoring in Portugal.

The hosts should still be too good and, while Ronaldo can be a hindrance, there is every chance he could make a difference and fire his team to a quarter-final against either Italy or Germany.

A goal for Ronaldo is <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.livescorebet.com/uk/sports/football/uefa-nations-league/portugal-denmark/SBTE_2_1022167909?marketGroupId=-1?btag=c_content_news_football">11/10</a>, but the tip is for his team to win and both teams to score in Lisbon.

This is a clash of styles, with Portugal boasting enough attacking talent to select Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota and Joao Felix among their substitutes on Thursday.

Denmark are also well stocked but traditionally favour a more defensive approach.

They will look to take their chances on the break and hold out defensively, but Martinez's men can grind them down amd potentially do enough to qualify without the need for extra-time.

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UEFA Nations League A

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Denmark claimed a 1-0 win over Portugal in the Nations League quarter-finals on Thursday, but the Selecao struggled in Copenhagen and Jack Ogalbe is backing them to respond by claiming an entertaining victory in Sunday's return.

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- Denmark won the first leg 1-0- Portugal were victorious in their three Nations League home group games- Recommended bet: Portugal to win and both teams to scoreManchester United's Rasmus Hojlund made the difference on Thursday, converting Robin Skov Olsen's cross to fire Denmark to a 1-0 win over Portugal in Copenhagen.Things could have been better, with Christian Eriksen having a first-half penalty saved by Diogo Costa.The pair's Nations League quarter-final second leg takes place on Sunday in Lisbon and the Selecao's recent home record suggests that they can secure progress to June's Finals.The latest Portugal vs Denmark odds are available on LiveScore BetTeam newsCristiano Ronaldo completed all 90 minutes of the first leg in Copenhagen and Roberto Martinez may stick with him as a central striker in Lisbon.Renato Veiga committed the foul for Eriksen's missed penalty and may find himself on the bench, having been replaced by Goncalo Inacio.Hojlund will hope his goal proves good enough for a place in Brian Riemer's starting XI after Mika Biereth got the nod on Thursday.Skov Olsen could also come in for Denmark, replacing Jesper Lindstrom.The latest Portugal vs Denmark odds are available on LiveScore BetThe statsPortugal finished top of Nations League Group A1, winning four games and drawing twice.However, they kept only one clean sheet and conceded exactly once in five of their matches, including all three at home.Denmark were second to Spain in Group A4, but failed to win their last four matches after winning their first two (D2, L2).The last three meetings have finished 1-0, with Portugal winning two in a row before Thursday's first leg.Portugal won the first-ever Nations League Finals on home soil in 2019.undefinedPredictionPortugal were poor in Copenhagen, losing the shot count 23-8 and Martinez will be demanding an improvement at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.Thursday's defeat was the Selecao's first of this Nations League campaign and they were generally untroubled in Group A1.Their 13 goals was the joint-second highest in the pool stages and they won all three of their home games.However, they also conceded once in all of those matches and Denmark could match Croatia, Scotland and Poland by scoring in Portugal.The hosts should still be too good and, while Ronaldo can be a hindrance, there is every chance he could make a difference and fire his team to a quarter-final against either Italy or Germany.A goal for Ronaldo is 11/10, but the tip is for his team to win and both teams to score in Lisbon.This is a clash of styles, with Portugal boasting enough attacking talent to select Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota and Joao Felix among their substitutes on Thursday.Denmark are also well stocked but traditionally favour a more defensive approach.They will look to take their chances on the break and hold out defensively, but Martinez's men can grind them down amd potentially do enough to qualify without the need for extra-time.Back Portugal to win and both teams to score at 49/20 with LiveScore BetWin up to £250,000 with LiveScore 6!Win up to £250,000 with our free-to-play game, LiveScore 6!&nbsp;Predict the score of all six LiveScore 6 fixtures for your chance to win. 18+, UK/Ireland residents only, T&amp;Cs apply.