Two camps who will sign off their respective Nations League group stage campaigns on Tuesday night, Wales will welcome Portugal to Cardiff.
With battles at both ends of the Group A table set to be decided on Tuesday, you can find all of the key Wales vs Portugal H2H stats here.
With all eyes falling on Cardiff in midweek, there are plenty of attractive Nations League betting promotions available.
Verdict: Neco Williams over 0.5 fouls
Best Odds: 8/13
Bookmaker:Â BetUS
Wales
Starting with the hosts, since suffering major World Cup qualifying heartbreak back in March, Wales have embarked on what has become a public struggle. Despite opening October with a 2-1 victory at home against Norway, it appears that was jus a minor boost for Craig Bellamy's downbeat squad. Last seen on Saturday evening eventually falling to a 3-1 loss in Oslo, the Dragons have lost four of their five Nations League showdowns this year. Signing off September's extended international break with a toothless 1-0 defeat against Denmark, Wales have already accepted that they will finish rock-bottom of the table and face a play-off battle in the race to keep hold of their elite Nations League status. It should also be highlighted, Bellamy's camp have mustered just a single competitive victory in Cardiff across all competitions so far this calendar year.
Wales Team News
Shown what was a costly first-half booking in Oslo on Saturday evening, Leeds United skipper Ethan Ampadu will miss out through suspension here. However, serving his own respective one-match Nations League ban against Norway, Birmingham defender Benjamin Cubango is free to feature on Tuesday.
Coming off the bench and bagging what was a consolation strike in Oslo over the weekend, Bournemouth star David Brooks could be handed a full recall. Despite still working his way back to full fitness, Tottenham defender Joe Rodon should once again start at the heart of Wales' defence.
Portugal
As for the visitors, blown away in Braga on Sunday night as they eventually slumped to a 4-1 drumming at home against Denmark, Portugal will certainly be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite watching their Nations League romp come to an abrupt end over the weekend, Jorge Jesus' reigning champions have already cruised their way to a knockout stage ticket. With their sights fixed on defending their crown, Portugal have won each of their other four League A appearances. However, despite being confident of laying down a final group stage marker in Cardiff, Tuesday's guests are searching for some much-welcomed defensive stability. Extending on from their World Cup adventure in North America, Jesus' superstar squad have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their last seven appearances across all competitions.
Portugal Team News
While Barcelona star Joao Cancelo might have missed out against Denmark on Saturday night after serving a one-match Nations League suspension, the former Manchester City defender is free to feature here. Reportedly hit with a recent muscle injury, Rafael Leao has been omitted from Portugal's squad this month.
Both shown respective costly bookings against Denmark on Sunday night, the duo of Ruben Dias and Benfica midfielder Joao Palhinha will miss out through suspension here. Registering four direct goal contributions in his five Nations League appearances this year (three goals, one assist), AC Milan striker Goncalo Ramos will spearhead Portugal's attack.
Wales vs Portugal Key Factors to Consider
- When Wales and Portugal met for their reverse Nations League showdown on September 24th, Tuesday's guests claimed a 1-0 victory in Lisbon.
- Including a famous 2-0 win during the semi-final stage at the 2016 European Championships, Portugal have won all of their three historic meetings against Wales by an aggregate score of 6-0.
- Hit with a 3-1 loss away in Norway on Saturday evening, Wales have lost four of their five Nations League appearances this year.
- The Dragons have mustered just a sole competitive victory in Cardiff so far this calendar year.
- Portugal have registered jus a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
Conclusion
Blown away in Braga on Sunday as they slumped to that shock 4-1 drumming against Denmark, Portugal will be searching for an immediate Nations League response here. Nevertheless, already cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Jesus' superstar squad have their sights set on defending their Nations League crown. Opening proceedings with a 1-0 victory against the Dragons back on September 24th, Portugal will be looking to exploit a Wales squad who have already accepted they will finish rock-bottom of the League A standings.
Verdict: Neco Williams over 0.5 fouls
Best Odds: 8/13
Bookmaker:Â BetUS
