Portugal vs Denmark Bet Builder Tips, Preview

Denmark were impressive in the first leg against Portugal, racking up 23 shots in total despite managing just 44% possession. A late strike from Rasmus Hojlund eventually earned the Danes a deserved win, meaning they will take a slender one-goal lead to Lisbon on Sunday night.

Gustav Isaksen was a standout performer for Denmark on the right wing – he registered five shots in total, with three on target. Being predominantly left-footed, the 23-year-old has a tendency to cut in and try his luck from distance, with three of those efforts from outside the box. Isaksen has been able to thrive under the management of Brian Riemer on the international stage, landing this bet in all three games so far.

For Lazio, Isaksen is averaging 2.4 shots per 90 in all competitions this season, landing this bet in seven of his last nine starts.

Despite struggling to break down a stubborn Denmark rearguard, Portugal did manage six corners in total on Thursday night, meaning they have landed this selection in five of their seven Nations League fixtures so far, averaging 6.57 corners per game.

Portugal often look to filter play down the flanks with direct wingers like Pedro Neto and Rafael Leao. Overlapping fullbacks Nuno Mendes and Diogo Dalot also help to create crossing opportunities towards Ronaldo in the box. Such a play style opens up opportunities for Portugal to rack up high corner counts, as they look to play around their opponents, as opposed to through them.

Especially given that Denmark are ahead on aggregate here, we could see the away side sit deeper to protect their lead and play on the break. Portugal should spend most of the game in the attacking third on Sunday night, which makes corners a market to target.

Since the start of Euro 2024. Bruno Fernandes is averaging 2.7 shots per game for Portugal, only bettered by Cristiano Ronaldo, landing this bet in seven out of ten games in total. He has emerged as the second-scoring option under Roberto Martinez, and will be a key player on Sunday night, especially given that he has been in exceptional form domestically, netting seven goals in his last seven games.

Although he managed just one shot off target against Denmark in the reverse fixture, Portugal will now be chasing the game in front of a home crowd, meaning Bruno should have plenty more involvement in the attacking third. In fact, the Manchester United captain has performed much better at home in the Nations League group stages, scoring against Poland and Scotland. He also landed this bet against Croatia, with four shots and two on target.

Renato Veiga was fortunate that his mistake went unpunished in the first leg, as he conceded a penalty which was missed by Christian Eriksen. The centre back was heavily involved defensively against the Danes, as he accumulated five tackles to go along with his one foul.

Veiga is a highly-aggressive centre-back, which suits the Roberto Martinez system as he aims to press high up and sustain possession. In fact, Veiga has landed this bet in all four starts for his national side so far, averaging 2.0 fouls per game for Portugal. Ruben Dias has also committed a foul in his last four national appearances to emphasise how the centre backs duel strongly.

Veiga has seen a decrease in fouls since transferring to Juventus, but he is still averaging 1.16 fouls per 90 this season in all competitions, including his time at Chelsea.