Portugal Ukraine betting prediction

The home team makes its debut in this competition, since they had direct access and didn't have to go through any of the previous rounds. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in away matches, with 26 goals scored and 9 conceded; against 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 26 goals scored and 14 conceded. In their last match, for the UEFA Nations League, they got a home tie against Poland by (1‑1). In the last 10 home matches Portugal has won 4, tied 5 and lost 1. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. They have conceded the first goal in 5 of their 15 matches, but have been able to turn the score around in 2. In the last 19 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 13 of their 37 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

The Portuguese national team are the great favorite to stay in the first place of the group, therefore will have to show a good football in the field, so look for great result and confirm their favoritism. In this first round it will be essential to have control of the game, thus seeking ball possession and distributing their plays fairly quickly. In the last match played, Portugal did not go beyond a 1-1 draw against Poland. The manager should bring to the field a very qualified team.

Confirmed Lineup: Rui Patrício, Raphaël Guerreiro, João Cancelo, Pepe, Rúben Dias, William Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, João Moutinho, Rúben Neves, Cristiano Ronaldo, André Silva.
Coach: F. Fernandes da Costa Santos.