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Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 20:45Referee: Donatas Rumsas

Portugal vs Wales: prediction and analysis

Recent form, standings, line-ups and the MBet AI read on Portugal v Wales in the Nations League.

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Portugal vs Wales prediction and probabilities

Our prediction: The model's favourite is Portugal, with a 44% chance of winning. It expects 1.5 goals from Portugal and 1.2 from Wales: over/under 2.5 goals is evenly split. Both teams to score: yes at 53%. Most likely score: 1-1.

Model favourite: Portugal (44%)

Small sample · 5/5 matches
1 · Portugal
44%
X · Draw
27%
2 · Wales
29%

Expected goals

Portugal 1.50 · Wales 1.18

Most likely scores

1-1 (13%) · 1-0 (10%) · 2-1 (9%)

Most likely scenarios

Sorted from most to least likely.

Most likely scenarios
ScenarioProbability
Portugal to score72%
Portugal or draw (1X)71%
Over 1.5 goals70%
Under 3.5 goals67%
Wales to score65%

Other possible scenarios

Less likely, but with a real chance.

Other possible scenarios
ScenarioProbability
BTTS and over 2.542%
Both teams to score: yes53%
Correct score 1-113%

Based on goals from each team's last 5 matches, adjusted for home and away. It does not account for absences, line-ups or opponent strength. It is an estimate, not a guarantee. 18+.

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Key facts

  • Portugal come in with mixed results: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 3.
  • Wales come in with a difficult run: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 6.
  • At home, Portugal have won 2 of their last 4 matches (2.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded on average).
  • In Portugal's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 2 of 5, and both teams scored in 2 of 5.
  • In Wales's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 2 of 5, and both teams scored in 5 of 5.

Results, goals and standings come from the data source. The prediction probabilities are an estimate from the MBet AI model. Not available for this match: shots and corners per match, standings, enough head-to-head meetings.

Recent form

Both teams' results before this match.

Portugal

Portugal

Last 5 matches

DWDWL

2

Wins

2

Draws

1

Losses

8-3

Goals

  • L6 JulPortugal0-1Spain
  • W3 JulPortugal2-1Croatia
  • D28 JunColombia0-0Portugal
  • W23 JunPortugal5-0Uzbekistan
  • D17 JunPortugal1-1Congo DR
Wales

Wales

Last 5 matches

WLDDL

1

Wins

2

Draws

2

Losses

11-6

Goals

  • L6 JunRomania2-1Wales
  • D2 JunWales1-1Ghana
  • D31 MarWales1-1Northern Ireland
  • L26 MarWales1-1Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • W18 NovWales7-1North Macedonia

Line-ups

Starting XI as published by the source.

Portugal

Portugal

4-1-3-2
1
Diogo Costa
20
João Cancelo
19
Nuno Mendes
3
Rúben Dias
13
Renato Veiga
18
Pedro Neto
23
Vitinha
8
Bruno Fernandes
21
Rúben Neves
11
João Félix
7
Cristiano Ronaldo

Substitutes

NT
Nuno Tavares
#5
JP
João Palhinha
#6
FT
Francisco Trincão
#16
TA
Tomás Araújo
#4
FC
Francisco Conceição
#14
GR
Gonçalo Ramos
#9
DD
Diogo Dalot
#2
SS
Samuel Soares
#22
BS
Bernardo Silva
#10
JN
João Neves
#15
RL
Rafael Leão
#17
RS
Rui Silva
#12
Wales

Wales

4-4-2
12
Danny Ward
3
Neco Williams
15
Jay Da Silva
6
Ben Cabango
4
Ben Davies
5
Ethan Ampadu
7
David Brooks
22
Josh Sheehan
11
Brennan Johnson
17
Jordan James
9
Lewis Koumas

Substitutes

DC
David Cornell
#1 · SUB
JC
Joel Colwill
#23 · SUB
LC
Liam Cullen
#10 · SUB
CR
Connor Roberts
#14 · SUB
TK
Tom King
#21 · SUB
WB
Wes Burns
#8 · SUB
CM
Chris Mepham
#2 · SUB
DJ
Daniel James
#20 · SUB
MH
Mark Harris
#18 · SUB
KM
Kieffer Moore
#13 · SUB
RN
Rhys Norrington-Davies
#16 · SUB
ST
Sorba Thomas
#19 · SUB

Portugal vs Wales: FAQ

What time is Portugal vs Wales?

Portugal vs Wales (Nations League) kicks off on Thursday 24 September at 20:45 (Spain time).

Who is the favourite in Portugal vs Wales?

According to the MBet AI statistical model, Portugal are favourites, with a 44% chance of winning. Full split: Portugal 44%, draw 27%, Wales 29%. Expected goals: 1.5 - 1.2.

What is the most likely Portugal vs Wales score?

The most likely exact score is 1-1 (13%), followed by 1-0 (10%) and 2-1 (9%). Exact scores always carry low probability: treat it as a guide, not a certainty.

Will both teams score in Portugal vs Wales?

The model gives a 53% chance of both teams scoring and 50% of over 2.5 goals. Goals at both ends are expected.

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