UEFA Nations League Croatia versus Portugal kick off 19:45 Mon 18 Nov 2024 from

UEFA Nations League: Croatia vs Portugal to kick-off 19:45 GMT Monday 18 November 2024

Nations League Final: Croatia to Face Portugal

The UEFA Nations League final will see Croatia take on Portugal on Monday 18 November 2024 at 19:45 GMT. The match will be played at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. Croatia qualified for the final after winning their group in League A, while Portugal qualified after winning their play-off semi-final against Switzerland.

Croatia's Road to the Final

Croatia began their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 win over Denmark in September 2022. They followed this up with a 1-0 win over Austria and a 2-1 win over France. These results saw them finish top of their group and qualify for the final four. In the semi-final, Croatia faced the Netherlands. The match was a close affair, but Croatia eventually won 2-1 thanks to goals from Luka Modric and Andrej Kramaric.

Portugal's Road to the Final

Portugal began their Nations League campaign with a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in September 2022. They then drew 1-1 with Spain and beat Switzerland 2-0. These results saw them finish second in their group and qualify for the play-offs. In the play-off semi-final, Portugal faced Switzerland. The match was a close affair, but Portugal eventually won 3-1 thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Diogo Jota.

Head-to-Head Record

Croatia and Portugal have met 10 times in the past, with Portugal winning five, Croatia winning three and two matches ending in a draw. The last time the two teams met was in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Portugal winning 4-1.

What to Expect from the Final

The UEFA Nations League final is expected to be a close affair. Croatia and Portugal are both strong teams with a lot of quality. Croatia will be looking to win their first major trophy since the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while Portugal will be looking to win their second Nations League title. The match is likely to be decided by small margins. Croatia have a strong defence, while Portugal have a dangerous attack. It could go either way, but Portugal will probably just edge it.