Portugal is aiming for another victory in the Euro qualifying as they face Luxembourg on Monday. With a perfect record, Portugal leads Group J with a five-point advantage in the qualifying campaign. They have been impressive, scoring 15 goals and not conceding any. Luxembourg, on the other hand, is in a battle with Slovakia for the second spot and a chance at the Euros. Both teams have 10 points, but Slovakia has a better goal differential of plus-three compared to Luxembourg’s zero. As things stand, both teams are four points ahead of fourth-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Here’s what you need to know before watching the match:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Monday, Sept. 11 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Algarve — Almancil, Portugal
- TV: Fox Sports 2 | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: Portugal -2500; Draw +1000; Luxembourg +4000
Storylines
Portugal’s Euro qualifying campaign has been smooth so far, and it is expected to continue against Luxembourg. In their last match, Portugal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over a previously undefeated Slovakia thanks to a goal from Bruno Fernandes. Despite the close scoreline, Portugal dominated the match with 56% possession and 12 shots compared to Slovakia’s 10. Portugal had seven shots on target, while Slovakia only managed two.
In Monday’s match, Portugal will field a full-strength squad, including Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, and new Barcelona talent Joao Felix. The team is expected to score several goals, and goal difference will be a significant factor in this match. Luxembourg is keeping up with Slovakia as they aim for their first-ever qualification for the Euros. A heavy defeat to Portugal could widen the goal difference gap and damage Luxembourg’s chances. Additionally, Luxembourg will be seeking to improve on their 6-0 loss to Portugal in March.
Prediction
Portugal is the favorite according to the odds, and they have the quality to overcome a strong Luxembourg side. However, Luxembourg is likely to prioritize their defense in Monday’s match. It could be a tighter result than the previous encounter in March, but Portugal is still expected to secure a commanding win at home. Pick: Portugal 2, Luxembourg 0
