Portugal VS Gibraltar Match Prediction

This will be the first ever meeting between Portugal and Gibraltar, so history is going to be made whatever happens in this match. Portugal have had a mixed record against the minnows of the football world at times, which could give Gibraltar a glimmer of hope for this match.

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Portugal v Gibraltar: Prediction

Portugal are massive favourites to win this match and it would be a huge shock if they were to fail to collect a victory, even though it is only a friendly and coach Fernando Santos might well opt to name an experimental squad. Gibraltar's goal will likely to be to keep the scoreline looking respectable and they are unlikely to have too many attacks of their own. This should be a chance for Portugal's attackers to pile up a few goals and boost their international tallies in the process.

Portugal v Gibraltar: Betting Tips

It is rare to see a favourite priced at such extreme odds, but Gibraltar have yet to beat anyone other than Malta so it is unlikely they will avoid defeat here. Portugal's odds are an incredible 1/100 for this match, while the draw is available at 25/1 and Gibraltar are 125/1 to win the game.

The handicap market might be of more interest here. Portugal are likely to be in party mood and will want to put on a show as they celebrate their Euro 2016 success. Portugal -5 can be backed at 3/5, meaning they would have to win by at least six goals for this bet to come in.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the squad for this game as the Real Madrid star is still recovering from the knee injury that forced him off in the Euro 2016 final against France earlier in the summer. Renato Sanches also pulled out of the squad with injury, but there are still plenty of stars on show, including recent Barcelona signing Andre Gomes. 

Those also missing are injured Wolfsburg defender Vieirinha and veteran defender Ricardo Carvalho, while Marafona was called up for the injured Anthony Lopes and could start in goal.

Portugal likely XI:

Gibraltar are one of the newest footballing nations and as such there is a long way to go in their development. Facing the Euro 2016 champions is likely to be a learning experience and most of the players on show for Gibraltar do not play on a professional basis. The three Casciaro brothers - Lee, Kyle and Ryan - could all be on show in this match.

Gibraltar likely XI:

Euro 2016 champions Portugal are in action for the first time since winning that tournament and they are without two of their best-known players, as neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Renato Sanches were deemed fit enough to take part. Their squad should still be more than strong enough to win this match, however, with Gibraltar likely to take a heavy loss.

Gibraltar have not scored in any of their last four matches.