Bragging rights will be at stake as Portugal and Finland square off against each other on Tuesday evening. View our free Portugal vs Finland predictions below.
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Portugal vs Finland predictions: Business as usual for the hosts
Given how Portugal have dominated Finland in the last, anything other than a victory for Roberto Martinez's men would be a surprise.
Key stats
- Portugal opened the scoring in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- They also led at half-time in six of their last eight games.
- Finland have no wins in their last four meetings with Portugal, and no goals scored in their last three encounters.
- Portugal have 11 wins in their last 12 games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Portugal are overwhelming favourites
- Portugal: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- Draw: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- Finland: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's fair to note that these teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Portugal won 11 of their last 12 games, Finland suffered four losses in their last seven matches.
On that note, it's no surprise that Portugal are the expected winners at 1/5 (1.20). Teams with these odds usually have an 83.3% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Portugal won nine of their last 12 matches without conceding. That said, BTTS – no has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Finland avoid a third straight defeat?
Although these teams will meet for the first time since March 2011, Portugal have had a great track record against Finland, losing just once in 10 encounters between the sides.
The last time Portugal lost to Finland was in a friendly in March 2002, they have no losses in four meetings since then, with two wins and two draws.
Team news and form guide
Portugal: Trying to gain momentum ahead of Euro 2024
Portugal will look to bounce back from their loss to Slovenia in March. After a perfect Euro 2024 qualifying campaign where they had 10 wins in as many games, they'll look to boost their morale ahead of the tournament with a victory.
Predicted lineup: Patricio (GK), Inacio, Pereira, Pepe, Cancelo, Vitinha, Neves, Dalot, Felix, Otavio & Ronaldo.
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
W
Denmark
2
Portugal
5
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
L
Denmark
1
Portugal
0
UEFA Nations League A 18/11/24
D
Croatia
1
Portugal
1
UEFA Nations League A 15/11/24
W
Poland
1
Portugal
5
UEFA Nations League A 15/10/24
D
Scotland
0
Portugal
0
Finland: Eyeing first win over Portugal in 22 years
Although Finland did not qualify for the European Championships, they'll fancy their chances against Portugal, a team they haven't beaten in over two decades. There are no new injury concerns for the visitors ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Joronen (GK), Soiri, Hoskonen, Jensen, Niskanen, Lod, Karinen, Suhonen, Jensen, Källman & Antman.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
D
Lithuania
2
Finland
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Malta
0
Finland
1
UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
L
Greece
2
Finland
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
L
Rep of Ireland
1
Finland
0
UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
L
England
3
Finland
1
Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo
With 128 goals in 206 caps, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more international goals than every other player on the planet. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has 16 direct goal involvements in his last 12 matches, scoring 14 times with two assists. He'll fancy his chances against a Finland defence that kept one clean sheet in their last seven matches.