The defending European Champions Portugal currently sit second from bottom in their qualifying group; a points above Lithuania and two points behind Luxembourg.
It’s important to point out that Portugal have only played two games whereas everyone else have played three or four. Despite this, two successive draws against Ukraine and Serbia leave Fernando Santos’ side with a lot of work to do.
Portugal will have a chance to right some wrongs when once again they face off with Serbia. Last time out, Dusan Tadic opened the scoring in the seventh minute courtesy of an early penalty. The European Champions fought back to earn a draw nevertheless, this was seen as a disappointing result in front of over 50,000 fans in Lisbon.
Speaking of Serbia, they have endured a very strange qualifying campaign. That 1-1 draw with Portugal was followed up with a disastrous 5-0 loss to Ukraine. Then, Serbia hit back with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
Looking at the betting, our recommendation is to back an away win by a margin of one goal. Portugal’s start man Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off with an injury last time out against Serbia. Should he play the entire game, Serbia may struggle to deal with his and Portugal’s attacking threat.
Serbia are playing on their home turf which is why we are going for such a slender margin. Nevertheless, at 11/4 this is a hugely valuable bet.
Recommendation
Portugal to win by a margin of one goal – 11/4 bet365*
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Serbia vs Portugal
PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Serbia 23/10, Draw 21/10, Portugal 11/10*
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The defending European Champions Portugal currently sit second from bottom in their qualifying group; a points above Lithuania and two points behind Luxembourg.
It’s important to point out that Portugal have only played two games whereas everyone else have played three or four. Despite this, two successive draws against Ukraine and Serbia leave Fernando Santos’ side with a lot of work to do.
Portugal will have a chance to right some wrongs when once again they face off with Serbia. Last time out, Dusan Tadic opened the scoring in the seventh minute courtesy of an early penalty. The European Champions fought back to earn a draw nevertheless, this was seen as a disappointing result in front of over 50,000 fans in Lisbon.
Speaking of Serbia, they have endured a very strange qualifying campaign. That 1-1 draw with Portugal was followed up with a disastrous 5-0 loss to Ukraine. Then, Serbia hit back with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
Looking at the betting, our recommendation is to back an away win by a margin of one goal. Portugal’s start man Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off with an injury last time out against Serbia. Should he play the entire game, Serbia may struggle to deal with his and Portugal’s attacking threat.
Serbia are playing on their home turf which is why we are going for such a slender margin. Nevertheless, at 11/4 this is a hugely valuable bet.
Recommendation
Portugal to win by a margin of one goal – 11/4 bet365*
*prices correct at time of writing and are subject to change
**New customers only, limited to one per person. If you've previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and it loses they will refund your stake in CASH. Max. refund for this offer is £10. T&Cs apply.
Head to Head Comparison
Serbia - Last 5 Matches
Portugal - Last 5 Matches