Portugal vs Denmark Predictions

• Ten of Denmark’s last 13 games have featured at least three goals
• Portugal have scored at least twice in eight of their last 12 internationals
• The Portuguese have lost just one of their last 14 matches

Smooth transition likely for Portugal

Portugal enter a new era on Saturday in their first game since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement, but manager Jorge Jesus should be confident that it is business as usual for his team after four straight wins in this season’s Nations League.

That run includes a 4-2 victory over Denmark that was earned last month and there have also been two victories over improving Norway, which should instil some confidence that the future looks bright in an age after their greatest player has left the scene.

The determination should be there that everything is good and that can help them come out on top again against the Danes, who have been going through a difficult time.

Reaching the semi-finals of the Euros in 2021 pointed to a bright future but losing out to the Czech Republic in the World Cup playoffs was a huge disappointment.

They have beaten Wales twice, but they found Norway too hot for them in their opening game and may struggle again to keep the Portuguese at bay.

All but three of the Danes’ last 14 games have featured at least three goals and this could be another one, with a 3-1 home victory the preferred correct-score option.