Wales - Portugal prediction 17 November 2026

Europe ยท UEFA Nations LeagueNot started
Wales
VS
Portugal
Full Time Result (1X2)
1
8.15
X
5.59
2
1.28
Match Info
CompetitionUEFA Nations League ยท Europe
Start date
Kick-off
VenueCardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Capacity33,316
Surfacegrass
Recent Form
Wales
L
W
L
L
L
Portugal
W
W
W
W
L
Recent matches ยท Wales
UEFA Nations League
Wales
Denmark
01
L
UEFA Nations League
Wales
Norway
21
W
UEFA Nations League
Denmark
Wales
20
L
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
Wales
10
L
Friendly International
Romania
Wales
21
L
Friendly International
Wales
Ghana
11
D
Friendly International
Wales
Northern Ireland
11
D
World Cup Qualification Play Off
Wales
Bosnia-Herzegovina
11
D
Friendly International
England
Wales
30
L
Friendly International
Wales
Canada
01
L
UEFA Nations League
Wales
Iceland
41
W
UEFA Nations League
Turkey
Wales
00
D
UEFA Nations League
Wales
Montenegro
10
W
Friendly International
Wales
Gibraltar
40
W
Friendly International
Wales
Korea Republic
00
D
Recent matches ยท Portugal
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
Norway
21
W
UEFA Nations League
Denmark
Portugal
24
W
UEFA Nations League
Norway
Portugal
12
W
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
Wales
10
W
World Cup
Portugal
Spain
01
L
World Cup
Portugal
Croatia
21
W
World Cup
Colombia
Portugal
00
D
World Cup
Portugal
Uzbekistan
50
W
World Cup
Portugal
Congo DR
11
D
Friendly International
Portugal
Nigeria
21
W
Friendly International
Portugal
Chile
21
W
Friendly International
USA
Portugal
02
W
Friendly International
Mexico
Portugal
00
D
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
Spain
22
D
UEFA Nations League
Germany
Portugal
12
W
Head-to-Head ยท summary
0
Wales
0
Draws
1
Portugal
Previous meetings
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
Wales
10
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Portugal44009:4+512
2Montenegro43107:4+310
3France43107:2+510
4Sweden43107:3+410
5Switzerland33008:1+79
6Spain330010:4+69
7Netherlands42207:5+28
8Northern Ireland42204:0+48
9Austria42209:5+48
10Bosnia-Herzegovina42206:3+38
11Greece42205:3+28
12Finland32109:1+87
13Malta32104:2+27
14Iceland32107:1+67
15Slovakia32105:2+37
16Cyprus42115:3+27
17Italy42118:5+37
18Hungary42113:2+17
19England320111:3+86
20Denmark42027:706
21Albania32016:2+46
22Belgium42026:5+16
23Azerbaijan31202:1+15
24Estonia31202:1+15
25Kosovo41213:4-15
26Germany41213:2+15
27Ireland41216:4+25
28Slovenia31113:2+14
29Lithuania31113:2+14
30Faroe Islands40405:504
31Armenia41124:5-14
32Belarus31114:2+24
33Scotland31112:3-14
34Moldova31113:4-14
35Poland41127:4+34
36Ukraine41122:5-34
37Luxembourg31022:5-33
38Croatia31023:12-93
39Wales41032:5-33
40Norway41036:8-23
41Gibraltar20201:102
42Kazakhstan40225:7-22
43Georgia40220:2-22
44Israel40222:7-52
45Liechtenstein20110:2-21
46Andorra30121:3-21
47Latvia40132:6-41
48Bulgaria30121:5-41
49North Macedonia30030:7-70
50San Marino30030:14-140
51Serbia40043:8-50
52Czech Republic30032:7-50
53Romania40043:13-100
54Turkey40042:11-90
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Portugal vs Wales Prediction (Sep 24)

The Portugal vs Wales prediction is for the UEFA Nations League match on September 24, 2026, at Estรกdio Josรฉ Alvalade in Lisbon. Portugal are overwhelming favorites with a 70% win probability, while Wales hold just an 8% chance.

Team Form

Portugal's last five matches produced a record of L-W-D-W-D. They beat Croatia 2-1 and Uzbekistan 5-0, drew 0-0 with Colombia and 1-1 with Congo DR, and lost 0-1 to Spain. At home, they have scored eight goals in their last two, showing strong attacking intent. In contrast, Wales have gone winless in five (L-D-D-D-L). They lost 2-1 to Romania, 3-0 to England, and drew 1-1 with Ghana, Northern Ireland, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. They have managed just three goals in those five matches while conceding seven, highlighting a lack of cutting edge.

Head-to-Head Record

The available data shows no prior meetings between Portugal and Wales. The head-to-head record stands at 0 wins for either side and 0 draws, so this match will be their first official encounter.

League Table Positions

As the UEFA Nations League group stage has not yet begun, no points have been accumulated. Portugal is listed 11th in the overall standings, while Wales does not appear among the top twelve teams. League positions therefore provide no meaningful insight.

Win Probability: Portugal or Wales?

Our probability model, built on bookmaker odds and recent form, assigns Portugal a 70% chance of winning, a 22% probability for the draw, and Wales an 8% chance. The odds heavily favor Portugal, and their stronger recent performances, combined with home advantage, support this assessment. Wales' poor away form and inability to win in five games make an upset extremely unlikely.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers offer home win odds ranging from 1.18 to 1.25, making Portugal strong favorites. The draw is priced between 2.62 and 3.00, while an away win for Wales is available from 7.50 to 11.00. Based on the stats and the betting tips, the match outcome prediction is a Portugal win. A lowโ€‘scoring game is possible, given Wales' recent struggles in front of goal.

Portugal vs Wales โ€” FAQ

Who will win Portugal vs Wales?
Portugal are the clear favorites with a 70% chance of winning, while Wales has just an 8% chance. The draw stands at 22%. Based on current form and bookmaker odds, Portugal are expected to win.
What is the win probability for Portugal?
Portugal have a 70% probability of winning. This figure comes from normalizing bookmaker odds (removing the margin) and adjusting for the teamโ€™s dominant home form and Walesโ€™ winless streak.
When is the Portugal vs Wales match?
The match kicks off on September 24, 2026, at 19:45 local time at Estรกdio Josรฉ Alvalade in Lisbon. It is a UEFA Nations League fixture.
What are the odds for Portugal vs Wales?
The best available odds show Portugal as heavy favorites at 1.18โ€“1.25 for a home win. The draw is offered at 2.62โ€“3.00, and a Wales away win is a long shot at 7.50โ€“11.00.
Have Portugal and Wales played each other before?
The official head-to-head data contains zero wins for either team and zero draws, indicating that there have been no previous meetings between Portugal and Wales.
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