Prediction: Denmark vs Portugal

Looking to extend on their Nations League romp, Portugal will travel to Copenhagen on Thursday night when they meet Denmark.

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Verdict: Joao Felix over 0.5 shots on target 

Starting with the hosts, while Denmark might have got their Nations League adventure underway with an action-packed 3-2 loss against historic rivals Norway last week, Brian Riemer’s men claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Putting a maiden League A victory on the board as they secured a deserved 2-0 win against Wales, the former Anderlecht boss is now calling on his squad to find some essential stability. Suffering major World Cup qualifying heartbreak back in March as they eventually fell to an infamous penalty shootout defeat against the Czech Republic, Denmark have failed to register consecutive wins across all competitions over the past 12 months. However, it should be highlighted, Thursday’s hosts have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since a 2-1 loss against reigning world champions Spain back in November 2024.

Sustaining a muscle injury against Wales on Sunday and limping off after just 24 minutes, Manchester United star Patrick Dorgu has returned to Old Trafford and will not feature here. Eventually staying put at Marseille over the summer, former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojberg will lead Denmark out in Copenhagen.

Making his move to Italian giants Napoli a permanent one back in June, Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead Riemer’s attack on Thursday night. Despite struggling to hold down a regular spot with Fulham this season, Joachim Andersen will start at the heart of Denmark’s defence.

Portugal

As for the visitors, while Portugal might have watched their World Cup adventure come to a Round of 16 end following a 1-0 loss against eventual champions Spain back in July, the European heavyweights haven’t shown any signs of a hangover. Getting a new era underway over the summer following Jorge Jesus arrival, the Navigators appear to be enjoying life under the one-time Benfica boss. Getting their Nations League adventure off to a flying start, Portugal have notched back-to-back victories and will be looking to make another statement here. With their sights fixed on defending their Nations League crown this year, Jesus’ side should also be excited by their most recent showdown against Thursday’s hosts. Landing a thrilling 5-3 aggregate win when they met Denmark in the quarter-final stage back in March 2025, Portugal have also won four of their previous five meetings across all competitions.

Officially announcing that he is not ready to draw a line under his historic international career, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad. Bagging back-to-back Nations League strikes, fellow Al-Nassr superstar Joao Felix will partner Ronaldo in the final third.

Completing a blockbuster move to Spanish giants Real Madrid over the summer, Bernardo Silva could be handed a full recall. Likewise, only making a cameo appearance off the bench last weekend, PSG ace Vitinha should start in the middle of the park.

Denmark vs Portugal Key Factors to Consider

• When Denmark and Portugal met in the Nations League quarter-finals last year, Thursday’s guests claimed a 5-4 aggregate win.
• In fact, Portugal have won four of their previous five meetings against Denmark across all competitions.
• Denmark have failed to register back-to-back wins across all formats over the past 12 months.
• However, Denmark have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since a 2-1 loss against reigning world champions Spain back in November 2024.
• Nine of Denmark’s last 11 appearances across all competitions have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Getting their Nations League adventure off to a dominant start, Portugal will simply be looking to make another public statement here. With their sights fixed on defending their second Nations League crown, the European giants should also be excited by their stellar record against Thursday’s hosts. Landing a 5-3 aggregate win when they met Denmark in their quarter-final stage last year, they have also won four of their previous five meetings across all competitions.

Verdict: Joao Felix over 0.5 shots on target

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