UEFA Nations League Predictions & Betting Tips 18/11/2024

How will Portugal perform against Croatia without some key players like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva due to suspension? Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 last time and will want to avoid defeat in Croatia.

Meanwhile, Spain will look to build on their hard-fought 2-1 win over Denmark when they host disappointing Switzerland next week. This week’s UEFA Nations League matchday 6 predictions are based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.

Our Predictions for UEFA Nations League Matchday 6

Poland and Scotland to share the spoils as they are evenly matched: Poland vs Scotland

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Both teams are in similar form, and assuming they can share the spoils makes sense.

Poland failed to win any of their last four Nations League matches, including their crushing 5-1 defeat to Portugal, while Scotland have similar form—no wins in their first four games. The Scots beat 10 men Croatia at home, so they will be motivated to get a draw at least in Poland.

Poland vs Scotland prediction: Draw

Liechtenstein and San Marino to engage in a drab football: Liechtenstein vs San Marino

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• San Marino have a decent backline and are unlikely to concede past one goal against Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein scored two goals in three matches, so they are not miraculously going to score over 2 goals past San Marino because the visitors conceded only 2 goals in three games.

Liechtenstein vs San Marino prediction: Home total goals; under 1.5

Denmark to avoid defeat against Serbia and avoid relegation: Serbia vs Denmark

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Denmark will do everything they can to avoid succumbing to a defeat to Serbia.

Denmark may have gone winless in their last three matches, but they are unlikely to fall to a defeat to Serbia because the hosts are in worse form, having only won once in five games. Whatever happens in Belgrade, the Danes will avoid defeat.

Serbia vs Denmark prediction: Away team to win or draw

Romania to easily walk over Cyprus: Romania vs Cyprus

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Cyprus lost three of their last five matches, and their poor attack has no chance against one of the best defensive teams in Romania.

Cyprus won two of their last five matches, but what is expected to be their undoing against Romania is their poor attack, having scored only three goals. Romania scored 11 goals and let in only 2 in five games, although the clash against Kosovo was suspended at 0-0. 

Romania vs Cyprus prediction: Home to win to nil

Spain to extend their winning run five matches in a spin: Spain vs Switzerland

• Date:18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Spain are on a winning spree, having won four matches in a spin, and they have a chance to make it five because Switzerland are winless in five games.

Spain beat Denmark away from home 2-1, and they will only think about keeping their momentum. Switzerland didn’t display any proper performance in five attempts, and what are the chances they get something off unbeaten Spain? Very slim.

Spain vs Denmark prediction: Home team to win

Bulgaria and Belarus to share the spoils: Bulgaria vs Belarus

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Belarus drew three of their last five matches, and their chances of sharing the spoils against Bulgaria are decent.

Bulgaria won against Luxembourg away from home last time, and they need only a draw against Belarus to finish in the top two. The visitors drew three of their last five matches, and there are suggestions that Bulgaria and Belarus wouldn’t force things and settle for a point each.

Bulgaria vs Belarus prediction: Draw

Croatia and Portugal to display their attacking mastery: Croatia vs Portugal

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Croatia and Portugal will delight their fans with proper attacking football.

Portugal may be without the likes of Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and others due to suspension, but they have enough quality players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leao that can get the ball into Croatia’s goal net. The hosts, of course, are expected to score, as both countries scored the last time they met.

Croatia vs Portugal prediction: Both teams to score—yes

Northern Ireland to continue their impressive form: Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Luxembourg struggle to score goals, and that will be their undoing against Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland are the favourites to win this encounter despite playing as visitors. Luxembourg scored only one goal in five matches, while the visitors scored nine goals in five games. There’s a huge difference in the attack and form, so it is a no-brainer to back the visitors to get all three points.

Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland prediction: Away team to win

Kosovo to end the group stage with a win: Kosovo vs Lithuania

• Date: 18/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:45
• Lithuania are on a losing spree; five defeats in five matches isn’t the kind of form to expect a miracle in Kosovo.

Kosovo won three of their last five matches, although their last game against Romania was abandoned. The Dardanians are expected to finish in 2nd behind Romania regardless of how this fixture ends. Lithuania are in rancid form, having lost five games in a spin. The visitors stand no chance in Kosovo whatsoever.

Kosovo vs Lithuania prediction: Home team to win