Read our prediction for Portugal vs Denmark below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Portugal vs Denmark Prediction & Betting tips
Portugal host Denmark at the Estádio Municipal de Braga on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:45 EET (19:45 local time) in Matchday 5 of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League
Portugal:
The defending Nations League champions sit top of Group A4 with a perfect 12 points from four matches. They have already secured a quarter-final spot and need just one point against Denmark to mathematically clinch first place. This fixture marks Portugal’s first match since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football last week, ending a 23-year international career with 146 goals in 234 appearances. Head coach Jorge Jesus has handed the leadership reins to Bernardo Silva, supported by senior figures Bruno Fernandes, Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, and Rúben Neves, while calling up seven uncapped players to refresh the squad. Denmark travel to Braga heavily depleted, with reports indicating up to 14 players are unavailable due to injury. Key absentees include Barcelona centre-back Andreas Christensen (thigh) and Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. Denmark will rely heavily on Joachim Andersen at the back and striker Rasmus Højlund, who scored the late winner in their 1–0 victory over Wales in Matchday 4.
Portugal (4-1-3-2): Diogo Costa – Diogo Dalot, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Flávio Nazinho – João Palhinha – Pedro Neto, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes – João Félix, Gonçalo Ramos.
Denmark:
Brian Riemer’s side sit second in the table with 6 points, holding a three-point cushion over both Wales and Norway. A win in Braga would confirm Denmark’s place in the quarter-finals alongside Portugal, provided Norway and Wales draw earlier in the day. Denmark travel to Braga heavily depleted, with reports indicating up to 14 players are unavailable due to injury. Key absentees include Barcelona centre-back Andreas Christensen (thigh) and Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. Denmark will rely heavily on Joachim Andersen at the back and striker Rasmus Højlund, who scored the late winner in their 1–0 victory over Wales in Matchday 4. Denmark have beaten Wales twice (2–0 and 1–0) but struggled against top-tier opposition in the group, losing to both Norway and Portugal. With an injury-hit roster, earning a result in Braga will be a major test of their defensive resilience.
Denmark (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen – Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Joakim Mæhle – Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg – Gustav Isaksen, Victor Froholdt, Mohamed Daramy – Rasmus Højlund
Portugal vs Denmark head to head matches
01.10.2026 Denmark – Portugal 2:4
23.03.2025 Portugal – Denmark 5:2
20.03.2025 Denmark – Portugal 1:0
08.10.2015 Portugal – Denmark 1:0
14.10.2014 Denmark – Portugal 0:1
* Our advice is: Portugal WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.50
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