Brian Reimer’s Denmark will face Roberto Martinez’s Portugal in the quarter-final of the UEFA Nations League at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Thursday, March 20.
The last major fixture between the two sides was played out in 2015 for the qualification to the 2016 UEFA European Championships and Portugal ended up 1-0 winners. In fact, the Selecao have won all of their last three fixtures against the Danish side including the 3-2 win at Euros 2012 where Nicklas Bendtner’s brace went in vain.
Know more about the odds, moneyline, picks, and predictions for the crucial UEFA Nations League quarter-final between Denmark and Portugal here.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Denmark and Portugal.
Date: 03/20
Time: 03:45 pm ET
Location: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Where to watch: The match can be watched on Fox Sports and FOX Soccer Plus in the USA
Roberto Martinez’s star-studded squad heads into the encounter as firm favorites while Denmark’s scratchy form makes them the underdogs which could work in their favor in front of a vociferous home crowd.
Denmark started the 2024-25 Nations League campaign on the perfect note with two consecutive wins but failed to win any of their next four matches, qualifying to the quarter-finals as the second-placed team from Group A4.
Rasmus Hojlund’s form in front of goal is worrying but the striker did end his two-month drought by scoring against Leicester City on the weekend and with support from Christian Eriksen and other key players, the Manchester United striker can rediscover his top form at the international level.
The 2016 Euro Champions cruised through their group in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League with four wins and two draws, topping Group A1 with 14 points.
Denmark head coach Reimer cited Ronaldo as the role model for generations to come and the 40-year old is still delivering at the top level in terms of goals and assists. The veteran striker has got loads of support in the form of Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao, Vitinha, and Pedro Neto.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 2.5 @ +107 (MGM Bet): With stars from major European leagues landing in Copenhagen, the paying customers would be excited to witness the clash between the two teams. Defenses of both sides run a tight ship but with the quality in midfield and attack, the fans can be assured of goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo (To Score a Goal @ +160 as per MGM Bet): The Al Nassr striker has scored 19 goals and provided 3 assists in 24 Saudi Pro League appearances in the ongoing season and the former Real Madrid star is keeping his dream of winning the FIFA World Cup alive by remaining fit and sharp during the last few years of his career.
Martinez praised his captain citing his age is not a problem. He said, “His passion for representing Portugal is contagious and motivates the entire team. He is not in the team today for what he has been, but for what he continues to be: the top scorer with 17 goals in the 21 games we have played in two years.”
Most pundits would be backing Portugal as the 2016 Euros winners are on track to win another UEFA Nations League title after winning the inaugural edition back in 2018-19 season.
Our Final Prediction: A 3-1 win for Portugal is the most likely outcome from the battle of the two teams who will go ‘all out attack’ in Copenhagen on Thursday.
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