Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, secured a spot in the first hat for the Euro 2024 finals draw in Germany after overcoming Group J competition. Roberto Martinez’s team has claimed nine victories from as many qualifying matches, a feat no other European nation has achieved. Portugal maintained their 100% group record, defeating Liechtenstein 2-0 with goals from CR7 and Joao Cancelo.

Despite being a formidable opponent in recent years, striking fear into many top national teams, Iceland surprisingly underperformed in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, managing a disappointing tally of 10 points from a total of nine matches at this level. A disastrous performance has ousted Coach Age Hareide’s team from contention for a direct spot in the final tournament in Germany, forcing them to lay all their cards on the table in the UEFA Nations League play-offs, desperately seeking a last chance. In a crucial match to keep their qualification hopes alive, Strakarnir okkar, despite an early lead, endured a difficult 2-4 defeat against Slovakia, now facing the risk of losing the fourth spot in Group J on the final day.

Head coach Roberto Martinez is expected to make multiple rotations in the lineup for Sunday’s match against Liechtenstein, with Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa starting. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the attack, aiming to finish the qualifying campaign with 10 goals, currently tied with Romelu Lukaku.

IFK Norrkoping midfielder Arnor Traustason will not be available for the final qualifying match due to injury in Slovakia’s 2-4 defeat. Age Hareide may make several changes in the starting XI, as they have nothing to fight for on the closing day of the group, except aiming to finish ahead of Bosnia and Liechtenstein.

Predicted lineups:

Portugal

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Toti, Antonio Silva, Joao Cancelo
Midfielders: Diogo Jota, Ruben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix

Iceland

Goalkeeper: Elias Rafn Olafsson
Defenders: Kolbeinn Finnsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Victor Palsson, Alfons Sampsted
Midfielders: Aron Gunnarsson, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Kristian Hlynsson
Forwards: Arnor Sigurdsson, Alfred Finnbogason, Andri Gudjohnsen

Portugal VS Iceland (Last 4 matches)

• Portugal – 3 wins
• Iceland – 0 win
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying – Stats

Portugal is expected to secure a 3-1 victory at full-time, converting numerous goal-scoring opportunities, while Iceland may struggle to score themselves.

Winning probability: Portugal – 84% , Draw – 11% , Iceland – 5%

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