Portugal 2-1 Scotland

Current streaks

Recent form

Portugal

Portugal's recent form shows a mixed performance with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches. Their defensive record is particularly noteworthy, with 3 clean sheets and only 0.67 goals conceded per game. The team has been involved in some tight encounters, with half of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Portugal's most convincing victory came in a 3-0 win against Türkiye during the European Championship, which also marks their highest-scoring game in this period. Interestingly, both teams scored in only 33% of the matches, highlighting Portugal's defensive solidity. The team has shown resilience by bouncing back from their only loss against Georgia with two draws and a win in their subsequent matches, including their most recent victory against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.

Scotland

Scotland's recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last six matches. The team is currently on a three-game winless streak, including two consecutive losses. Their defensive performance has been particularly worrying, conceding 12 goals in six games, with an average of 2 goals conceded per match. The 5-1 defeat against Germany in the European Championship stands out as a particularly high-scoring game and their heaviest loss in this period. On a positive note, Scotland has managed to score in five out of six matches, averaging 1.33 goals per game. The team's games have been relatively evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite their struggles, Scotland has shown some resilience, with both teams scoring in 67% of their recent matches.

Recent home/away form

Portugal

Portugal's recent home form shows a mixed but generally positive trend. In their last six home matches, they have secured three wins, two draws, and suffered one loss, demonstrating resilience on their home turf. The team has been relatively solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Offensively, Portugal has been productive, scoring 8 goals in total with an average of 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their home games have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency for more open, high-scoring encounters. The team's most convincing victory came in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland with a 3-0 win, while their only defeat was a narrow 2-1 loss to Croatia in another friendly. Portugal's ability to avoid consecutive losses and their consistent goal-scoring record indicate a strong home presence, despite facing some tough opposition in competitive fixtures.

Scotland

Scotland's recent away form has been challenging, with only one win in their last six matches. The team has struggled defensively, conceding a concerning 17 goals in these games, averaging 2.83 goals conceded per match. Their sole victory came against Gibraltar, while they suffered heavy defeats against top-tier opponents like Germany (5-1), Netherlands (4-0), and France (4-1). These high-scoring losses highlight Scotland's defensive vulnerabilities on the road. The team has managed to score in half of these matches, but their goal difference of -11 underscores their difficulties. With 67% of their away games seeing over 2.5 goals, Scotland's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, though often not in their favor.