UEFA Nations League Predictions & Betting Tips 15/11/2024

Will Spain extend their winning run to four matches in a spin when they face decent Denmark away from home? The Spaniards won their last three UEFA Nations League matches and are unbeaten in four games (3W 1D), but they are likely to encounter some difficulties when they face Denmark, who lost just once in four games. 

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will look to bounce back to winning ways against Poland, who are winless in their last three games (two defeats and one draw). You need to know that this week’s UEFA Nations League matchday 5 predictions are based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.

Our Predictions for the UEFA Nations League Matchday 5 (15/11/2024)

Cyprus and Lithuania to fumble in the final third: Cyprus vs Lithuania

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 18:00
• Both Cyprus and Lithuania struggle to score goals, and as a result, they are unlikely to produce at least three goals before the last whistle.

Cyprus scored once in four Nations League games, while Lithuania managed to score three goals. Both teams are dreadful at the back, but we expect them not to have a bright game, thanks to their blunt attacking lines. 

Cyprus vs Lithuania prediction: Under 2.5 goals

Northern Ireland’s rigid backline to carry them over the line: Northern Ireland vs Belarus

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Northern Ireland have one of the best defense lines in the current Nations League campaign, and their defensive’s resolve can help them edge Belarus.

Belarus may be unbeaten in four matches (three draws and one win), but Northern Ireland’s prodigious backline is likely to change that. The hosts conceded only one goal in four matches, and their attacking line is just as good, having scored seven goals. Both teams are excellent defensively, but going forward, the hosts are clear. We think Northern Ireland can outscore Belarus in the game.

Northern Ireland vs Belarus prediction: Home team to win

San Marino and Gibraltar to struggle in the attacking half: San Marino vs Gibraltar

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both San Marino and Gibraltar struggle to score goals. We doubt both countries can produce at least three goals.

San Marino averaged 1.0 goals per game, having scored once and conceded once in two matches. Gibraltar averaged 2.5 goals per game, with three goals scored and two goals conceded in two games. The hosts defend properly at home against teams like Gibraltar, and we think they can limit the visitors from entertaining their traveling fans with goals.

San Marino vs Gibraltar prediction: Under 2.5 goals

Both Luxembourg and Bulgaria to share the spoils: Luxembourg vs Bulgaria

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both countries look even, and it will take something extraordinary for either side to outscore the other. 

Luxembourg and Bulgaria drew two of their last four Nations League matches, so what are the chances they don't settle for a draw in this encounter? When both teams met in the first leg, the encounter ended in a goalless draw. We anticipate the return leg to follow suit.

Luxembourg vs Bulgaria prediction: Draw

Scotland to avoid defeat in Glasgow: Scotland vs Croatia

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Scotland may be winless in their last four matches, but they are unlikely to lose to decent Croatia in Glasgow. 

The Scots lost their opening three Nations League games before securing a draw at home against Portugal. Croatia are not as strong as Portugal, and having won two of their opening four matches, they are more likely to share the spoils in Glasgow, plus it wouldn’t be a bad result for the Croatians, given that they sit in 2nd place with 7 points, three points clear of Poland in 3rd. 

Scotland vs Croatia prediction: Home team to win or draw

Denmark to put up a fight against Spain: Denmark vs Spain

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Denmark may bring Spain’s winnin run to a halt in Copenhagen. 

Spain may have won their last three Nations League matches, but there are chances that their winning run may come to a halt in Copenhagen. Denmark lost only once in their last four matches and are stronger at home. The Danes may not have the quality to get all three points off the European champions, but at home, they can fight for a draw and achieve it.

Denmark vs Spain prediction: Away team to win or draw

Romania to extend their winning run to five matches in Bucharest: Romania vs Kosovo

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both Romania and Kosovo are in fine form, but the home advantage is likely to take the hosts over the line. 

Kosovo may have won their last three matches and occupy the 2nd position with nine points in League C Group 2, but their chances of making it four wins in a bounce are slim because Romania are in better form, having won all four matches, including the first leg against Kosovo.

Romania vs Kosovo prediction: Home team to win

Portugal to do the double over Poland and bounce back to winning ways: Portugal vs Poland

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Poland’s winless run of three matches will extend to four matches in Portugal when they take on in-form Portugal as visitors.

Portugal are unbeaten in four matches, having won three and drawn one. They sit at the top of the League A Group 1 standings with 10 points. The Portuguese side beat Poland as visitors in the first leg, and we can equally expect Cristiano Ronaldo and co to continue their dominance over the Polish side.

Portugal vs Poland prediction: Home team to win

Switzerland and Serbia to be involved in a low-scoring game: Switzerland vs Serbia

• Date: 15/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both Switzerland and Serbia struggle to score goals, and we don’t expect that to dramatically change in Zurich. 

Switzerland scored only three goals in four matches, while Serbia are even worse with only two goals scored in four attempts. We don’t expect both teams to combine and produce more than two goals.

Switzerland vs Serbia prediction: Under 2.5 goals