[Preview] Scotland vs Portugal: Portugal aims to uphold their flawless record in the UEFA Nations League when they face a struggling Scotland side at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
- Scotland will face Portugal at Hampden Park in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday.
- Portugal has emerged victorious in four of their previous encounters.
- Steve Clarke's team has yet to earn a single point in Group A1.
Roberto Martinez’s talented Portuguese squad has made a strong start to the 2024/25 Nations League, bouncing back from a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign. After a convincing 3-1 victory over Poland in Warsaw, where Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 133rd international goal, they are now set to face Scotland at Hampden Park.
Scotland, meanwhile, finds itself in a challenging position at the bottom of League A Group 1, having lost their first three matches, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Croatia. The Tartan Army will be desperate for their first win over Portugal since 1980, but it won't be easy, especially after their previous encounter. In that match, Scotland took an early lead through Scott McTominay, only for Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes to turn the tide in the second half, securing a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
Martinez is likely to maintain a similar lineup from Saturday’s success, although he has plenty of quality options at his disposal. Players like Joao Neves, Joao Cancelo, Vitinha, and Antonio Silva, who were unused substitutes against Poland, may see action as Portugal aims to extend their winning streak against Scotland.
Historically, Portugal has dominated this matchup, with four consecutive victories against the Scots dating back to 1993 and no losses in their last six meetings. As both teams prepare for this crucial fixture, the contrasting records in the UEFA Nations League set the stage for an exciting showdown.
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