Portugal can secure their place at Euro 2016 if they avoid defeat against Denmark in Braga on Thursday. On the other hand Denmark could also qualify from Group I if they clinch a win against Portugal. There have been 15 meetings between these two nations: Denmark won just three, Portugal won 10. Last October Cristiano Ronaldo clinched a win for his side in Denmark with a stoppage-time goal.
The latest match for Portugal was a 1-0 friendly defeat against France last month, a match in which Ronaldo and company were not particularly convincing. All they have to do is avoid defeat on Thursday, as such a result could send both Denmark and Albania at the final tournament. Portugal started the campaign with a shock defeat against Albania but then recovered with six consecutive wins. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals during this campaign.
Last month Denmark were held to a 0-0 draw in Armenia, a result which left them just one point ahead of Albania. If the Danes fail to beat Portugal they could end up in the playoff for qualification at the final tournament. Denmark will be relying on their trustworthy defence that has conceded only four goals in seven matches. Former Arsenal Nicklas Bendtner is their top scorer in this campaign with two goals.
Probable line-ups:
Portugal: Patricio - Vieirinha, Pepe, Carvalho, Eliseu - Pereira, Veloso, Silva - Danny, Nani, Ronaldo
Denmark: Schmeichel - Kjær, Agger, Durmisi, Jacobsen - Krohn-Dehli, J.Poulsen, Eriksen - Bendtner, Jørgensen, Y.Poulsen
My prediction: Portugal to win 2-0.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Portugal win - 1.72 Draw - 3.75 Denmark win - 5.50
rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
This was good game for Portugal. They won 1-0 and the most important thing for them is that they are qualified for European Championship. Portugal are good team and they deservedly won this group. On the other side, Denmark finished qualifications with 12 points and they need to wait last games in group to confirm second...
This was good game for Portugal. They won 1-0 and the most important thing for them is that they are qualified for European Championship. Portugal are good team and they deservedly won this group. On the other side, Denmark finished qualifications with 12 points and they need to wait last games in group to confirm second place.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
I predicted 1-0 for Portugal and I was right I was wrong only about scorer because only scorer on this match was Moutinho. With this win Portugal now is safe on that first place and they can rest team in last fixture. Denmark finished this qualification but they must wait Albania and if Albania win Denmark will play in...
I predicted 1-0 for Portugal and I was right I was wrong only about scorer because only scorer on this match was Moutinho. With this win Portugal now is safe on that first place and they can rest team in last fixture. Denmark finished this qualification but they must wait Albania and if Albania win Denmark will play in play off and if Albania don't win Denmark will go on Euro 2016.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Portugal again qualified with easiness for the big competition.They played just as they needed yesterday,to defeat Denmark.Portugal did not impressed but they also were not attacked dangerously by Denmark.Still,I think Portugal will not play important role in France next year.
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sharpe
8 years ago
Portugal will not have any problems to be qualified for the European Championship after that result but Denmark are now just one point clear in front of Albania who have the game in hand also. So it will be between those two for the second place in group which gives direct promotion for the championship. Will be interesting.
Portugal will not have any problems to be qualified for the European Championship after that result but Denmark are now just one point clear in front of Albania who have the game in hand also. So it will be between those two for the second place in group which gives direct promotion for the championship. Will be interesting.
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GREGJO
8 years ago
This was not the best match ever, but Portugal close win means the yhave qualified for the next round (to the main draw, in France). Moutinho saved this team while Cristiano Ronaldo cannot find his scoring shoes. Nice pick Johnajax, Portugal - Denmark 1:0.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
This is another match where I expect small number of goals. These who teams are favorites in their group and I think that we will see here strong game with a lot of fouls and not so pretty game. Portugal play at home and that is their only advantage and that could be the main reason why they should win. My prediction is...
This is another match where I expect small number of goals. These who teams are favorites in their group and I think that we will see here strong game with a lot of fouls and not so pretty game. Portugal play at home and that is their only advantage and that could be the main reason why they should win. My prediction is 1-0 for Portugal, scorer Ronaldo of course :)
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GREGJO
8 years ago
This is always a nice thing when You see that the Danish national team is starting with a Schmeichel. I absoultely agree with nik92. Denmark are a tough opponent, at least toughest as Albania. On the other hand Cristiano Ronaldo is in poor form. I think we'll see a low scoring match, so under 2,5 should be a good bet.
This is always a nice thing when You see that the Danish national team is starting with a Schmeichel. I absoultely agree with nik92. Denmark are a tough opponent, at least toughest as Albania. On the other hand Cristiano Ronaldo is in poor form. I think we'll see a low scoring match, so under 2,5 should be a good bet.
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nik92 8 years ago
I expect a very tough match with few goals. Both teams are very discipline and know what they are doing. By betting Portugal is the favorite in this match but we can very easily see surprise as happened against Albania when Portugal lost three points. Portugal has a slight advantage because the home court. My suggestion...
I expect a very tough match with few goals. Both teams are very discipline and know what they are doing. By betting Portugal is the favorite in this match but we can very easily see surprise as happened against Albania when Portugal lost three points. Portugal has a slight advantage because the home court. My suggestion is draw ( 3.75 ) .
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