With 4 video games left to go in Euro qualifying, Portugal and Slovakia hope to transform their standing as the highest two groups in Group J into berths at subsequent summer time’s European Championship.
Portugal stay the favorites to high Group J and compete on the Germany-set event after an ideal six wins out of six in qualifying. Slovakia sit 5 factors behind them and stay within the hunt for a spot at their third successive Euros, however are solely three factors forward of a Luxembourg crew that would play at a serious worldwide event for the primary time if all goes proper.
Here is what it is advisable to know earlier than tuning in.
Find out how to watch and odds
- Date: Friday, Oct. 13 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio do Dragao — Porto, Portugal
- Stay stream: Fubo (Strive at no cost)
- Odds: Portugal -430; Draw +440; Slovakia +1100
Storylines
The 2 performed one another a month in the past in Bratislava, with Portugal ultimately taking dwelling a 1-0 win courtesy of a purpose from Bruno Fernandes. It could have been a carefully contested affair at first, however Portugal ultimately took cost of the sport to safe yet one more win.
They’re as soon as once more the frontrunners on this week’s fixture, particularly contemplating the squad is as near full energy because it will get. Fernandes will probably be eligible for the 2016 Euro champions, as will the in-form Joao Felix and fellow notable forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Jota. Slovakia have proved to be a defensively sturdy aspect, solely conceding two objectives in six video games, however Portugal’s attack-heavy roster means they may look to pad a purpose differential that already stands +24.
Prediction
There’s little or no motive to suspect Portugal is not going to proceed their nice type in Euro qualifying, however Slovakia’s defensive resolve may restrict the Portuguese offense, even in entrance of a house crowd. Choose: Portugal 2, Slovakia 0
