Cristiano Ronaldo should start in this competition.
Top-placed Portugal, now through to the quarter-finals, will host Poland in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League at the Estadio Do Dragao, aiming to maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
Portugal has made an excellent start to the UEFA Nations League season and strong results have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Roberto Martinez's side are the only team remaining unbeaten in the group, with three wins and a draw against Iceland in their previous game. Although they looked dominant throughout the match, Cristiano Ronaldo's side will have to start finishing things off as soon as possible to avoid pressure situations at the end.
Poland faces two crucial matches that will decide their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Currently, with four points from as many games, Poland will need to win their remaining matches and hope to see Croatia drop points to get back into contention. Michal Probierz's side has also suffered a setback as their talisman Robert Lewandowski has withdrawn from the squad through injury.
What time does Portugal vs Poland kick off?
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. (UK)
Saturday, November 16, at 1:15 p.m. (IST)
Venue: Estadio Do Dragao, Porto
Portugal vs Poland lineups, team news
Portugal will be without the services of Pedro Goncalves, who has been ruled out of this match due to a muscle injury. In addition, Diogo Jota was left out of the squad due to injury, while Tomas Araujo (Benfica) and Nuno Tavares (Lazio) were named in the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo should start here.
Poland will be without talisman Robert Lewandowski for this match due to injury. Also, Kacper Kozlowski and Jakub Piotrowski are absent due to injuries for the guests.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Cristiano Ronaldo is without a doubt one of the greatest players of this generation. He has graced the football world with his goal-scoring prowess and many great moments that leave a lasting impression on everyone. He will be keen to add a few more goals here as he sets his sights on reaching the thousand mark. Ronaldo has no intention of stopping anytime soon as he has had a fantastic start to the season with Al-Nassr, scoring ten goals already.
Portugal's projected formation (4-3-3):
Costa (GK); Dalot, Silva, Dias, Mendes; Silva, Vitinha, Fernandes; Conceicao, Ronaldo, Leao
Piotr Zielinski (Poland)
Piotr Zielinski is one of the most experienced players in the squad, having made over 97 appearances for Poland and scored 14 goals in the process. Zielinski, who plays for Inter in Serie A, is their top scorer in the competition with two goals in four games. Known for his excellent passing and ability to control the pace of the game, Zielinski is equally capable of scoring goals and creating opportunities for the team.
Poland provides the formation (3-5-2):
Bulka (GK); Dawidowicz, Bednarek, Kiwior; Kaminski, Szymanski, Moder, Zielinski, Zalewski; Swiderski, Urbanski
Portugal vs Poland live stream, TV channel
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, TUDN App |
| United Kingdom | ITVX, Premier Sports |
| India | Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network |
| Nigeria | DStv Now |
Portugal vs Poland Prediction
Portugal comes into this game in great form and is already prepared to face Poland, who face another tough encounter this time without talisman Robert Lewandowski. We expect the hosts to pull off a dominant win here.
Prediction: Portugal 3-0 Poland
NEXT MORE
FIFA Club World Cup draw date set for 5 December
How to Watch Serie A in the US: Live Streams, TV Channels, and Fixture Schedule
How to Watch Bundesliga in the US: Live Streams, TV Channels, and Fixture Schedule
UEFA Cuts Ticket Prices for Away Fans in European Club Competitions
Real Madrid's 2024-25 Champions League Group Stage Schedule
Complete fixtures and results for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group stage
How to Watch Champions League in the US: Live Streams, TV Channels, and Fixture Schedule
