Get the latest Denmark vs Portugal confirmed lineups, match prediction, team news, and key betting odds ahead of this UEFA Nations League A fixture.
Denmark vs Portugal Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 1 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Parken |
The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between Denmark and Portugal have been confirmed.
Denmark Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mads Hermansen, Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Joakim Mæhle, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Morten Hjulmand, Adam Daghim, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mohamed Daramy, Rasmus Højlund
Substitutes: Gustav Isaksen, Kasper Høgh, Nikolas Nartey, Mads Bidstrup, Andreas Jungdal, Andreas Skov Olsen, Filip Jörgensen, Anton Gaaei, Victor Nelsson, Victor Froholdt, Thomas Jørgensen, Lucas Høgsberg
Portugal Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Diogo Costa, João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Rúben Neves, Vitinha, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Ramos
Substitutes: Diogo Dalot, Trincão, Nuno Tavares, Bernardo Silva, Fábio Silva, Samuel Soares, Tomás Araújo, João Palhinha, Gonçalo Inácio
Denmark vs Portugal Immediate Reaction
Denmark
Denmark line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Mads Hermansen starting in goal behind a back four of Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, and Joakim Mæhle. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Morten Hjulmand form the central midfield double pivot to provide protection for Adam Daghim, Mikkel Damsgaard, and Mohamed Daramy. Rasmus Højlund spearheads the forward line as the central striker.
Portugal
Portugal also deploy a 4-2-3-1 shape, featuring Diogo Costa between the posts and a defensive line of João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, and Nuno Mendes. Rúben Neves and Vitinha anchor the midfield, allowing Bruno Fernandes to operate in the central playmaking role flanked by Pedro Neto and Rafael Leão. Gonçalo Ramos leads the attack as the focal point up front.
Denmark vs Portugal Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder for this fixture backs Portugal to win and both teams to score, combined with Cristiano Ronaldo as an anytime goalscorer and João Palhinha to be shown a card.
Denmark vs Portugal Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Portugal head into this match favoured due to the creative quality and attacking depth present across their starting lineup, with Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, and Gonçalo Ramos posing significant threats in the final third. While Denmark possess home advantage and a sturdy midfield base anchored by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Morten Hjulmand, the visitors hold the edge in firepower and attacking balance.
Result Prediction: Portugal to win
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