Estádio José Alvalade | Nations League 2026-27 Group A4 | Thursday, September 24 | 7:45pm BST
With the 2026-27 Nations League taking centre stage for the next three weeks, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Portugal vs Wales odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Portugal Vs Wales Odds
After their World Cup disappointment, the Portugal vs Wales Nations League odds suggest the Seleção das Quinas will get off to a winning start in the 2026-27 Nations League. The holders are priced at 2/11, the draw is online at 5/1 with the Dragons available at 11/1.
Ahead of the match, the Portugal vs Wales betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Portugal Vs Wales Preview
A new era begins in Lisbon with Jorge Jesus replacing Roberto Martinez in the dugout. The former Everton boss was heavily criticised after the 1-0 R16 defeat to Spain in North America and resigned immediately after the loss. However, Jesus has included the evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha and Rúben Dias.
Having earned promotion back to Group A, Wales face a stern test in Lisbon on MD1. Under the guidance of Craig Bellamy, the Dragons legend has fared very well in the dugout and will be reliant on the likes of Brennan Johnson, Daniel James and David Brooks to cause an upset.
Portugal Vs Wales H2H Record
Portugal and Wales have only faced each other four times with the former boasting three wins. The most famous H2H came in the 2016 European Championship semi-final whereby the Seleção das Quinas ran out 2-0 winners.
Portugal vs Wales H2H record:
- Portugal 3-2 Wales – international friendly – 1949
- Wales 2-1 Portugal – international friendly – 1951
- Portugal 3-0 Wales – international friendly – 2000
- Portugal 2-0 Wales – European Championship – 2016
Portugal Vs Wales Team News
At the time of writing, no injury news has been reported from the Portuguese camp. New head coach Jorge Jesus is likely to play all the big guns in Lisbon which naturally, includes 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. This will be the first time Ronaldo has represented his nation since Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup R16.
As for Wales, they will be without Joe Rodon, Karl Darlow and talisman Harry Wilson. The trio are out for the foreseeable but other than that, Craig Bellamy has a fully fit squad to choose from. Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas is set for more minutes having netted his first international goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana in June.
Portugal’s last five results in all comps:
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Wales last five results in all comps:
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Portugal Vs Wales Predicted Lineups
Portugal predicted lineup:
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha; Neto, Fernandes, Felix; Ronaldo
Wales predicted lineup:
Ward; Williams, Cabango, Norrington-Davies, Dasilva; Ampadu, James; Brooks, Thomas, Broadhead; Johnson
Portugal Vs Wales TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Portugal vs Wales is available to watch live in the UK on BBC Two and BBC One Wales (kick-off 7:45pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on S4C / S4C Clic. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Wales.
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Portugal Vs Wales Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Nations League stats – Portugal are the most successful side in the competition’s history with two victories (2019 and 2025).
- Portugal stats – The Portuguese are unbeaten in their last ten home games – winning nine and drawing the other.
- Wales stats – Six of Wales’ last seven games on the road produced exactly 12 corners.
Top Betting Angles for Portugal vs Wales
- Over 2.5 goals: Come in across three of the four H2H meetings. Online at 8/15.
- BTTS (Yes): Has landed in eight of Portugal’s last nine home games. Our football betting markets have BTTS (Yes) available at 23/20.
- Anytime goalscorers: Cristiano Ronaldo (11/20), Bruno Fernandes (17/10) and Brennan Johnson (6/1) are worth considering.
Portugal Vs Wales Prediction
With the Jorge Jesus era set to begin, the veteran gaffer will be expected to get off the mark with a win and that is exactly what we are predicting in Lisbon. It’s a tall order for Wales and owing to the gulf in class, we fancy the Seleção das Quinas to make light work of their opponents.
Prediction: Portugal 3-1 Wales
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