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Denmark and Portugal are looking to build on recent Nations League wins when they take on each other at Parken Stadium on Thursday night.
The Danes beat Wales 2-0 on home soil to earn their first points of the campaign, after losing 3-2 in Norway in their opener.
Meanwhile, Portugal have made a perfect start after they followed up a 1-0 win over Wales with a 2-1 victory in Norway.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Denmark vs. Portugal key stats
- Denmark are unbeaten in eight home games (W6, D2).
- Portugal have lost just once in 12 matches (W8. D3).
- Portugal have won 12 of 18 H2Hs (D2, L4).
Denmark vs. Portugal preview: Both sides to settle for stalemate?
Denmark vs Portugal — Tale of the Tape
| Denmark | vs | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 1st |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 1st (H) | Home / Away Rank | 1st (A) |
After the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup, Denmark would have been worried about their Nations League campaign after losing their opener to Norway.
However, beating Wales have calmed the nerves, and their strong home form will give them confidence that they can get a result against a Portugal side (seventh) ranked 14 places above them (21st) in the FIFA World Rankings.
Brian Riemer will be without the influential Patrick Dorgu though after he injured himself against Wales, so may have to set his team up differently to combat Portugal's threat.
Nonetheless, a win would be huge if they have ambitions of topping the group.
First place is currently occupied by the Portuguese after a 100% start to the campaign.
Jorge Jesus could not have asked for a better one since taking over after Portugal crashed out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage.
That was to eventual world champions Spain though, and remains their only defeat in 12 games in total.
The visitors have no fresh concerns in the squad heading to Copenhagen either, so will be able to field a strong team.
Denmark vs. Portugal form guide & betting tips
| Denmark | vs | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
LDWLW |
Form | DWLWW |
| 8 | Goals For | 5 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 3 |
LW |
Nations League | WW |
Whispers predicts: Denmark 2-2 Portugal
Portugal are 23/20 (2.15) favourites to win, but we are willing to back against the bookies given Denmark's strong home form.
A Draw at 11/4 (3.75) appeals in this sense, while BTTS – Yes at 8/13 (1.62) could come through as both teams have scored in their first two Nations League games.
Over 3.5 goals at 15/8 (2.88) is our final pick, with both teams scoring seven goals between them in the competition so far.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 12/1 (13.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1.62 | Likelihood: High
> Over 3.5 goals at 2.88 | Likelihood: Medium
> Draw at 3.75 | Likelihood: Low