Scotland vs Portugal Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips: Back this 8/1 Bet Builder

Scotland will attempt to end their miserable four-game losing streak when they host in-form Portugal at Hampden Park in the Nations League on Tuesday night.

Scotland's 2-1 defeat to Croatia was their third straight in the group, which leaves them rock-bottom with zero points to their name.

The Scots are now winless in seven games and have lost 10 times in 15 matches stretching back to September 2023, during which they've claimed only one win...against Gibraltar.

Manager Steve Clarke is under considerable pressure and, unfortunately, it's difficult to see his side's losing streak come to an end on Tuesday when league leaders Portugal come to town - but, as performances have shown so far, we can expect the Scots to put up a fight.

Roberto Martinez has been victorious in 19 of his 24 games in all competitions at the helm of Portugal, boasting an impressive win rate of 82%. Three of those wins have come in this edition of the Nations League, although his side have conceded in all three games so far. Seeing as Scotland have scored in each of their three defeats, a Portugal win and both teams to score looks like a great place to start for our 8/1Bet Builder.

Additionally, I have included Cristiano Ronaldo to score for the fourth consecutive Nations League match. In 2024, he has accumulated 33 goals and six assists in 39 appearances for both club and country, including an 88th-minute winner against Scotland last month.

Lastly, I'm backing Scott McTominay to have a shot on target. The new Napoli star has made quite the impression in his new surroundings, scoring twice in his last three games in Italy. His record for Scotland always gets a favourable shout-out here at BettingOdds: he has three goals in his last four international appearances, including the opening goal away to Portugal last month, and has thrived in particular on home soil, where he's scored eight goals in his last eight competitive home games.

Incorporating a McTominay shot on target elevates the Bet Builder to 8/1, but should you prefer to back this Bet Builder with a McTominay goal instead, the odds would come to 17/1 with BetMGM.

I will also be having a small dabble on Bruno Fernandes to score or provide an assist at odds of 23/20 with BetMGM.

Although Fernandes' performances at club level have been somewhat shakey, he has demonstrated his value on the international stage, courtesy of a goal involvement in each of Portugal's three group stage wins to date. This includes an assist in the recent 3-1 triumph over Poland and the equaliser against Scotland last month. While his form during Euro 2024 may not have been noteworthy, he excelled in the qualifiers, netting six goals and delivering a further seven assists.

Expect Fernandes to play a significant role in Portugal's attacking efforts once again this weekend against a Scotland side that have conceded 35 goals accross their last 15 matches, including 2+ in each of their three Nations League games.

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