Portugal vs Denmark Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Portugal host Denmark at Estádio Municipal de Braga in their first competitive outing since Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international soccer, with a federation tribute planned before kickoff.

The hosts sit top of their UEFA Nations League A group and need just a point to clinch first place. Even without their talisman, this is a deep, dangerous squad.

Denmark sit second, three points clear of Wales and Norway, and Brian Riemer's side travel to Braga needing a result to protect that cushion.

History leans hard one way. Portugal have won 5 of their last 6 games against Denmark in all competitions, and that edge is tough to argue with.

Portugal vs Denmark Recent Results

Portugal opened this UEFA Nations League A campaign with four straight wins. João Félix is the man in form, finding the net or setting one up in 4 of the last 4 UEFA Nations League A games he has played. Pair him with Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, and life after Ronaldo looks far less scary.

Denmark have won two of their four group games, the latest a gritty win over Wales at Cardiff City Stadium settled by Rasmus Højlund's late penalty. The striker's last 4 UEFA Nations League A outings have produced a goal in 3 of them, and he is the man Portugal must keep quiet.

Portugal vs Denmark Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Portugal: Rafael Leão (Injured/out), João Cancelo (Suspended)

Denmark: Andreas Christensen (Injured/out), Anton Gaaei (Injured/out), Kasper Dolberg (Injured/out)

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international soccer ahead of this break, so the Portugal vs Denmark lineups have a new look up front, with Gonçalo Ramos leading the line. Rafael Leão is struggling with a hamstring injury and was left out of the squad, while João Cancelo serves a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Denmark

Anton Gaaei is injured and won't feature during this international break, and Andreas Christensen and Kasper Dolberg are also sidelined. Brian Riemer could bring Mads Bidstrup into the starting XI, with Rasmus Højlund leading the line.

Portugal vs Denmark Predicted Lineup

Portugal

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Tavares; Vitinha, João Palhinha; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Gonçalo Ramos (probable XI)

Denmark

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Mads Hermansen; Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Joakim Mæhle; Gustav Isaksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Morten Hjulmand; Mads Bidstrup, Rasmus Højlund, Mohamed Daramy (probable XI)

Portugal vs Denmark Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 11+ shots on target in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Portugal and Denmark (UEFA Nations League A).
• There have been 28+ shots taken in 4 of Portugal's last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).
• Gonçalo Ramos has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
• Portugal have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games vs Denmark (UEFA Nations League A).

Portugal vs Denmark Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Portugal vs Denmark prediction is a 2-1 Portugal win. Denmark have enough in Højlund to find the net, but the hosts carry more firepower and more depth, and the home crowd in Braga only adds to it. At -167 (Polymarket), Portugal are priced like a team that has earned its favorite tag.

Best Picks

Portugal to win in the Moneyline market. Our Portugal vs Denmark best picks start with the hosts, who face a Denmark back line missing Andreas Christensen. With Félix and Ramos both producing, Portugal have the sharper edge in front of goal.

Both Teams To Score: Yes, backing the yes side of Both Teams To Score. Our projected scoreline has Denmark getting on the scoresheet, and Højlund has already hurt Portugal, scoring in two of the last three UEFA Nations League A appearances he has made against them. A scoreless night for the visitors is hard to see.

Portugal vs Denmark Same Game Parlay

Our Portugal vs Denmark same game parlay picks stay with the hosts: Gonçalo Ramos to score, plus Portugal to win, clear their home goals line and rack up corners.

Gonçalo Ramos in the Anytime Goalscorer market. The striker has been on the scoresheet in all of his last 3 UEFA Nations League A outings, and he now leads the line with Ronaldo gone.

Portugal Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. Our projected scoreline has the hosts scoring twice, and an attack built around Félix, Fernandes and Ramos has the volume to get there.

Portugal in the Moneyline market. Denmark arrive without Andreas Christensen, Anton Gaaei and Kasper Dolberg, and the hosts simply have more quality on the field.

Portugal Over 5.5 in the Total Home Corners market. Portugal have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games vs Denmark in UEFA Nations League A.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Portugal vs Denmark Talking Points

Ronaldo's farewell hangs over this one. He confirmed his international retirement in a video statement, closing a 23-year career with Portugal, and head coach Jorge Jesus called the federation's pre-game tribute "brilliant" while insisting the job is still to get the result that seals top spot. Brian Riemer is selling a different story, warning that losing Ronaldo leaves Portugal with structural and leadership questions. Our view: those questions may matter down the road, but not on Saturday, with Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva running the attack in Braga.

Portugal vs Denmark Predictions FAQs

When is the Portugal vs Denmark UEFA Nations League game?

The game is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.

Where is Portugal vs Denmark being played?

The game is being played at Estádio Municipal de Braga in Braga, Portugal.

Who is in Portugal's predicted starting lineup?

Portugal's predicted formation is 4-2-3-1 with Diogo Costa, Nuno Tavares, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Vitinha, João Palhinha, João Félix, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Gonçalo Ramos.

Which players are out for Portugal and Denmark?

Portugal are without Rafael Leão (injured) and João Cancelo (suspended). Denmark are without Andreas Christensen, Anton Gaaei and Kasper Dolberg, who are all injured.

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