In the current betting tip for Poland vs. Portugal (October 12, 2024), the Polish hosts around captain Robert Lewandowski are the blatant outsiders despite the home advantage. After being eliminated from the preliminary round at the European Championships a few months ago, Poland is hoping for a good performance in the UEFA Nations League. In the best case scenario, not only does the final round and a chance for the title await, but also a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA. As 30th in the FIFA world rankings, coach Michał Probierz’s team will face one of the big favorites for the title on matchday 3 of the tournament. Finally, Portugal’s national team is an opponent who is already taking big steps towards the Final Four.
Portugal was recently eliminated from the European Championships in the quarter-finals against France, but immediately afterwards entered the Nations League with two wins.
A key contributor to this success is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, who and his team, which is in eighth place in the FIFA world rankings under the leadership of coach Roberto Martínez, are now striving for a trophy in this international competition. The game will be played on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. in the Polish National Stadium in Warsaw.
Poland – Portugal: This is the starting position
In Group 1 of League A, Poland faces Portugal, Croatia and Scotland. In the 2024/25 Nations League season, the Polish national team is aiming for group victory and thus the greatest success for the country selection since the introduction of the tournament in 2018/19.
Poland – Portugal: betting tip, odds and prediction for October 12th, 2024! Expert tips & forecast for the Nations League.
So far, Poland has never made it past third place in the group phase, but has been represented in the top division, League A, since the Nations League was first held.
After the team failed to make it into the knockout rounds at the European Championships with two defeats against the Netherlands and Austria and a draw against France, the first matchday of the Nations League went even better, as Poland secured an opening win against Scotland.
However, the Polish selection subsequently lost in Croatia and took second place in the table with three points.
Almost befittingly, Portugal leads Group 1 of League A with two wins against Croatia and Scotland. Since winning the title in the 2018/19 Nations League, Ronaldo and Co. have been among the top teams in this tournament, as the Portuguese took second place in the group phase twice after the victory.
It would be no surprise for the 2016 European champions if the team ultimately qualified for the Final Four. This would also make up for the disappointment at the European Championship, as Portugal only lost to France in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout.
Poland – Portugal: The direct comparison (h2h)
Poland and Portugal have met 13 times at international level. Portugal’s record with five wins is better than that of Poland, who won at least three games. By the way, the last game took place as part of the Nations League in 2018.
Cristiano Ronaldo is traveling to the Nations League game in Poland with Portugal as the clear favorite.
The line-up of the two teams should reveal interesting details. Poland’s total squad value is currently 205 million euros. Captain Robert Lewandowski is particularly well known.
Other well-known names include Piotr Zieliński (Inter Milan), Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal FC) and keeper Marcin Bulka (OGC Nice). The value of Portugal’s squad is close to the 1 billion mark at 987 million euros. In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, we also know Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Rúben Dias (Manchester City) and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
These are the results of the last five matches:
- Portugal – Poland 1:1
- Poland – Portugal 2:3
- Poland – Portugal 0:0
- Poland – Portugal 0:0
- Portugal – Poland 2:2
Poland – Portugal: The betting odds
Poland goes into the home game against Portugal as underdogs with odds of 4.10. The Portuguese, who are already one of the big favorites, are currently at around 1.80 on the betting market. You can bet on a draw with odds of 3.70.
The shape curve: Poland
Poland started the group phase of the European Championship with a 1:2 defeat against the Netherlands and then separated from Austria with 1:3 and another defeat. After the 1-1 draw against France, the Polish national team was eliminated from the tournament. In the Nations League there was a 3-2 win in Scotland on the first matchday, which was followed by a 0-1 win in Croatia.
Robert Lewandowski is the decisive figure in the Polish selection. Not only did he score against Scotland, but he also scored the 1-1 equalizer against France.
Die Formkurve: Portugal
Portugal won 2-1 over the Czech Republic and 3-0 against Turkey in the European Championship group stage. After the surprising 2-0 defeat against Georgia, they continued with a 3-0 win against Slovenia in the round of 16.
In the quarter-finals, however, the Portuguese were eliminated 3-5 on penalties against France. Portugal got off to a good start in the Nations League with a 2-1 win over Croatia. In the second game they won 2-1 against Scotland.
Cristiano Ronaldo is an integral part of the Portugal national team. He not only scored against Croatia, but also against Scotland.
Betting tip & forecast: Poland – Portugal (October 12, 2024)
Two superstars, Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo, will meet in the Nations League game between Poland and Portugal. Poland lost to Croatia, but didn’t play badly in Scotland. Portugal performed confidently in both games of the Nations League, but should have won more clearly, especially against Scotland.
We will therefore play it safe and think that both teams will score at least one goal. Combined with the assumption that more than 2.5 goals will be scored in the game, the odds rise to 2.20. This tip can be placed, for example, at the bookmaker 20Bet.
