Portugal welcome Poland to Porto on matchday five of the UEFA Nations League on Friday night.
Portugal:
Portugal host Poland needing just one point to secure a top-two finish in League A, Group 1, keeping them in contention for the Nations League Finals. Though Roberto Martinez’s squad saw their winning streak end with a 0-0 draw against Scotland last month, they remain well-positioned at the top of the group, thanks to Croatia’s stumble in Poland. A 3-1 victory in Warsaw in their previous encounter bolsters Portugal’s confidence, and with their impressive home record of seven wins from 10 matches in the Nations League, Portugal are strong favorites to book their spot in the Finals.
Poland:
Poland arrive in Porto needing four points from their final two matches to keep their slim Finals hopes alive. Although Michal Probierz’s side has shown renewed competitive fire and scored well in this campaign, they remain winless against Portugal in their last six meetings. Their defensive issues persist, with no clean sheets in nine games, but recent resilience — like their comeback against Croatia for a 3-3 draw — has kept them in the running. However, a loss on Friday will see them eliminated, as their head-to-head record with Croatia works against them in this tight group.
Prediction: 2-0
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