Wales vs Portugal Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 17 November 2026, Wales face Portugal at - with kickoff scheduled for . This Europe UEFA Nations League A, Group Stage encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Wales operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Portugal prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
Wales
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Portugal
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Wales have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
In contrast, Portugal are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Recent Form Home/Away
Wales (Home)
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Portugal (Away)
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There is little difference in Wales's performance across venues.
A clear home bias is evident in Portugal's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Wales
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Portugal
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Wales have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Portugal's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Wales (Home)
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Portugal (Away)
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There is little difference in Wales's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Portugal show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Wales
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Portugal
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Wales have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
In contrast, Portugal are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Wales (Home)
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Portugal (Away)
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Wales's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Only small differences appear in Portugal's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Wales
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Portugal
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Wales have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.
In contrast, Portugal show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Wales (Home)
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Portugal (Away)
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Wales attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Portugal's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Wales scores 1 and concedes 1 goals in home matches, while Portugal averagely scores 3 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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On average Wales scores after every 16.5 shots, while Portugal gets averagely 12 shots in a game.
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Wales vs Portugal Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Wales fielded the below lineup in the last match against Denmark: Ward; Dasilva, Davies, Cabango, Williams; James, Ampadu; Thomas, Cullen, Johnson; Koumas
In their last match against Norway starting lineup of Portugal was the following: Costa; Mendes, Veiga, Dias, Cancelo; Palhinha; Fernandes, Vitinha, Conceicao; Felix, Ramos
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