- Luxembourg vs Portugal Prediction, Odds & Free Betting Tips 26/03/2023 
Prediction 1
Portugal Win-to-Nil
4/6 (1.67)
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Prediction 2
BTTS - No
8/15 (1.53)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Luxembourg vs Portugal Predictions and Best Odds
Portugal will look to make it six points out of six from their first couple of games in this EURO 2024 qualifying campaign.
Check out our Euro 2024 predictions page with plenty of suggestions and recommendations for your picks.
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Portugal to Win-to-Nil
There are a few reasons for this pick in first Luxembourg vs Portugal prediction. Since 2010, these two teams met eight times with Portugal winning every game and allowing only two goals in the process. Both were a part of the last two qualifying cycles, firstly for the last European Championships and then the Qatar World Cup. Portugal has a goal difference in those four games set at 13-1. Luxembourg had a goalless draw in their last two games including on Thursday away to Slovakia. Looking at the historic record for these teams, they played 16 times with Portugal winning 15 of those matches while Luxembourg took home a single victory over 60 years ago.
Both Teams to Score – No
We are going with the same attitude in the second prediction for the match Luxembourg vs Portugal. In the last ten games, Portugal had only three when both teams got on the scoresheet while Luxembourg's record from the same number of matches is also set at three. The most important stat for this duel could be their h2h record. In the aforementioned 16 matches they played against each other, only three ended with BTTS being covered. So, the number three here is the prevalent number. Luxembourg's last couple of games ended with a goalless draw thus putting another argument toward the bet in question.
Latest Market Odds and Stats for Luxembourg vs Portugal prediction
These are the latest stats for the match:
09/06/23 International Match International Malta Luxembourg 1 0 L 26/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Portugal Luxembourg 6 0 L 23/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Slovakia Luxembourg 0 0 D 20/11/22 International Match International Bulgaria Luxembourg 0 0 D 17/11/22 International Match International Hungary Luxembourg 2 2 D 26/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Luxembourg Portugal 0 6 W 23/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Liechtenstein Portugal 0 4 W 10/12/22 World Cup 2022 WC2022 Morocco Portugal 1 0 L 06/12/22 World Cup 2022 WC2022 Switzerland Portugal 1 6 W 02/12/22 World Cup 2022 WC2022 South Korea Portugal 2 1 L Last Five - Luxembourg
Last Five - Portugal
Here is all the current Luxembourg vs Portugal odds brought to you by the bookmakers across the internet:
Luxembourg odds: 19/1 (19.00) – 5.3%
Draw odds: 7/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
Portugal odds: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
Nothing but a convincing win for Portugal is expected in this match, however, the question is how convincing can it be? Portugal has all the firepower in the world necessary to defeat most opponents, and with the new manager's more open style of football, there could be some goals scored in this match. Of course, there are all sorts of options available for bettors, and you can check some of them on our dedicated football betting tips page. Here are some possible outcomes: Portugal winning without BTTS will get you odds of 4/6 (1.67) – 60% while going for Over 1.5 First-Half Goals will award you with odds of 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%.
Luxembourg vs Portugal Lineups, Team News, and Preview
Luxembourg
There were plenty of matches between these sides in the past, and Luxembourg has won only once, that was in 1961. The home team won't be counting on the same result this time around as they lack the quality to counter what Portugal can offer. The home team is expected to field the same team that drew against Slovakia three days earlier.
Predicted lineup: Moris, Bohnert, Gerson, Chanot, Olesen, Pinto, Borges Sanches, Barreiro Martins, Rodrigues, Martins Pereira, Sinani.
Portugal
With Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the world's most capped player and scoring two goals against Liechtenstein, Portugal is ready to have a similar day under the sun against Luxembourg, a team they have beaten regularly over the years. Manager Roberto Martinez has a full squad at his disposal.
Predicted lineup: Patricio, Guerreiro, Inacio, Dias, Pereira, Cancelo, Silva, Palhinha, Fernandes, Joao Felix, Ronaldo.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to Watch: Bernardo Silva
Manchester City midfielder has put on a show against Liechtenstein and will lead Portugal once against when they try to make it two wins out of the same number of games at the start of the EURO 2024 qualifying campaign. Silva has played 79 times for his country scoring nine goals in the process.
Facts and Notes about Luxembourg vs Portugal prediction
- When is the kick-off? – 19:45 BST, 20:45 CET
- What was the score the last time they met? – Portugal won 5-0
- Who will officiate the match? – Radu Marina Petrescu from Romania was named the game referee
- What were the best results of these teams in the European Championships? – Luxembourg never advanced past the qualifying stage while Portugal won the European title in 2016
- Who are these teams' all-time leading scorers? – Leon Mart scored 16 goals for Luxembourg while Cristiano Ronaldo record 120 goals for Portugal
