Portugal will be looking to put their disappointing 2024 European Championship campaign behind them and will host Croatia in the opening match of Group A1 of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League.

Roberto Martinez’s team were among the favourites to win this year’s UEFA European Championship, but were eliminated in the quarter-finals by France.

Croatia, runners-up in the previous edition, have surprised many with their performances in international tournaments over the past decade, but the perennial underdogs put in a lackluster performance at Euro 2024, failing to advance beyond the group stage.

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The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Portugal vs Croatia Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the US:

TV channels: —
Live stream: ViX

Unfortunately, this game is not available on live TV for viewers residing in the United States. Streaming options are available on ViX.

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What time does Portugal play against Croatia? start?

This UEFA Nations League match will take place in SL Benfica Stadium In Lisbon, Portugal and starts on Thursday, September 5 at 19:45 local time.

This is how this time is converted in the USA:

Portugal vs Croatia Lineups, team news

Roberto Martinez has loaned his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, including Geovany Quenda, Renato VeigaAnd Thomas EdisonVeterans like Joao Cancelo, Daniel PereiraAnd Francisco Conceicao were dropped.

Additionally, Pedro Goncalves, Francisco TrincaoAnd Rui Silva were called back into the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo He is expected to lead the young Portuguese team again.

Portugal’s expected starting eleven (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Costa(TW) – Dalot, Dias, A. Silva, Mendes – Palhinha, Vitinha – B. Silva, Fernades, Leao – Ronaldo.

Injured: None
Exposed: None

Croatia goes into this game with a severely depleted squad due to numerous injuries. Lovro Majer, Josip StanisicAnd Martin Erlic were excluded against both Portugal and Poland, while Lyon defender Duje Caleta-Car remains questionable after an injury last weekend.

Additionally, Zlatko Dalics Page will have no veterans Domagoj Vida And Marcelo Brozovic for selection as the duo have retired from international football. Due to the lack of personnel in defence, Dalic has suggested that one of the Marin Pongracic, Kristijan Jakicor even winger Marko Pjaca could start as right defender.

Expected Croatia formation (4-3-3, from right to left): Livakovic (TW) – Pongracic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa – Modric, L. Sucic, Kovacic – Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec.

Injured: Majer, Stanisic, Erlic, Fati, Caleta-Car
Exposed: None

Portugal vs Croatia forecast

Although Croatia won the last meeting between the two teams earlier this year, Portugal would be the favourites going into this match due to their historic lead (the Portuguese have won five of their last eight meetings).

The game could be exciting until the last minute, but Portugal can easily win against Croatia due to its age and the depth of its squad.

• Forecast: Portugal – Croatia 2:1

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