Portugal host Norway in the UEFA Nations League in a game that could see the defending champions punch their ticket to the quarter-finals.
Jorge Jesus’ men made it three wins from three in the last tie as they put aside the drama of Cristiano Ronaldo’s exile from the squad to beat Denmark 4-2.
Portugal have a six-point lead over each of their rivals in Group A4, meaning a win over Norway will be enough to secure their place in the last 16 with two games to spare if Wales fail to overcome Denmark.
101GreatGoals has the complete team news at Estadio do Dragao.
Portugal team news
Jesus makes three changes from the side that produced an excellent display in Copenhagen.
Joao Palhinha replaces Ruben Neves in midfield, while Francisco Conceicao and Joao Felix replace Pedro Neto and Rafael Leao on the wings.
Portugal: Coast; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; PALHADA, Vitinha; CONCEÇAO, FERNANDES, Félix; branches
Portugal substitutes: Rui Silva, Soares, Dalot, Araujo, Tavares, Leao, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves, Trincao, Neto, Fabio Silva, Ruben Neves.
Norway team news
Norway’s starting XI also sees three changes from their last game, a 2-1 loss to Wales.
Leo Ostigard, Patrik Berg and Antonio Nusa replace Julian Ryerson, Torbjorn Heggem and Oscar Bobb.
Norway: Selvik; Aursnes, Ajer, Ostigard, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Schjelderup, Haaland, Nusa.
Norway substitutes: Nyland, Tangvik, Bjortuft, Strand Larsen, Sjovold, Langas, Pedersen, Blomberg, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Bobb, Botheim.
Portugal v Norway recent form and statistics
- Portugal have won all three of their Nations League games this season.
- Jesús’ team has scored seven goals and conceded three in these three games.
- Portugal have won the Nations League twice, in 2018-19 and 2024-25.
- Portugal have won their last three meetings with Norway.
- Norway have lost their last two Nations League matches by a score of 2-1.
- Norway have scored in all three of their Nations League games this season.
- Portugal have lost just one of their previous 12 meetings with Norway.
- Ramos has scored in each of his last two appearances for Portugal.
Where to watch Portugal vs Norway: TV and online broadcasts
Portugal v Norway kicks off at 19:45 BST on Sunday 4 October. The match will be available to watch live in the UK via Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view, priced at £2.49.
