Where to watch Portugal vs. Scotland live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for UEFA Nations League match | Sporting News

Portugal will look to make it two wins in a row as they host Scotland in their second group-stage match of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez’s side weren’t at their absolute best in their 2-1 victory against Croatia on Thursday, however, the highlight of the match was Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 900th career goal.

Scotland would feel hard done by in their loss to Poland in the last round of fixtures. Having come back from two goals down, the Scots conceded an injury-minute penalty to lose the match.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Portugal vs. Scotland live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: Fox Sports 1
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Sports App, ViX

This game is available for live TV Broadcast for viewers residing in the United States on Fox Sports 1. Streaming options are available on Fubo and ViX. 

Fans can stream the game live online with Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers. 

What time does Portugal vs. Scotland kick off?

This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Estádio do SL Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal and kicks off on Sunday, September 8 at 7:45 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:

Portugal vs. Scotland lineups, team news

Roberto Martinez will probably not make too many changes to the playing 11 he picked for Portugal’s bout with Croatia. Nelson Semedo and Joao Neves were both brought on at half-time and, may be promoted to the starting line-up.

Additionally, Pedro Goncalves and Francisco Trincao who were recalled to the squad for this round of fixtures may compete for minutes with Rafael Leao and Pedro Neto.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected again to lead this young Portuguese side from the front.

Portugal predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Costa(GK) — Dalot, Dias, A. Silva, Mendes — Neves, Vitinha — B. Silva, Fernades, Leao — Ronaldo.

Injured: None
Suspended: None

Similarly, Steve Clarke will not make many changes to his side which was defeated by Poland earlier this week. He handed debuts to the likes of Ben Doak and Ryan Gauld in the last match, with the duo likely to feature again in some capacity.

Left-back Kieran Tierney will be joined by the likes of Torino striker Che Adams on the sidelines, with either one of Lawrence Shankland or Lyndon Dykes to replace Adams in the lineup.

Scotland predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Gunn(GK) — Ralston, Hanley, McKenna, Robertson — McClean, Gilmour — McGinn, McTominay, Christie — Dykes.

Injured: Tierney, Adams
Suspended: None

Portugal vs. Scotland Prediction 

Portugal come into this match with the historical advantage, having won the last three fixtures played between the two teams. In fact, they have never lost to the Scots.

The Portuguese squad is stacked with attacking talent, and Scotland just can’t stop conceding goals at the moment. Therefore the home side should win this game comfortably.

• Prediction: Portugal 4-0 Scotland