Where to watch Croatia vs. Portugal live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, predictions for the Nations League match

Portugal will aim to end an excellent 2024/25 UEFA Nations League campaign on a high note when they travel to Croatia for their final group stage match on Monday.

Having already booked their place in the quarter-finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and co. confirmed their top spot in Group A1’s standings with an ecstatic 5-1 win over Poland.

On the other hand, Croatia suffered a shock 1-0 loss at the hands of Scotland after going down to 10 men. They need a point against Portugal to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Croatia vs Portugal live stream, tv channel

How to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the USA:

TV channel: Fox Sports 2
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What time is Croatia vs. Portugal kick off?

This UEFA Nations League match will take place at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia and gets started Monday, November 18 20.45 local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the US:

Croatia vs Portugal lineups, team news

With a quarter-final spot on the line, hosts Croatia will welcome back Ante Budimir and first-choice goalkeeper Dominik Livakovicwho was suspended in the previous Nations League match.

However, Croatia’s No.10 Petar Sucic will miss the tie after picking up a red card during the team’s 1-0 defeat to Scotland. Mario Pasalic or Nikola Vlasic could fill in for him against Portugal.

In defense, Marin Pongracic can step in Kristijan Jakicthere is a questionable starter after picking up an injury in Croatia’s previous game.

Croatia predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Livakovic (GK) — Pongracic, Caleta-Car, Sutalo, Gvardiol — Modric, Kovacic — L. Sucic, Pasalic, Perisic — Kramaric

Damaged: Jakic (doubt)
Suspended: Sucic

As Portugal have already secured the top spot in their group, the team faces a major reshuffle. Top players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Neto and Bruno Fernandes has already been released for club duty.

Manager Roberto Martinez is likely to bring in Under-21 talent Fabio Silva and fullback Geovany Quenda. Diogo Costa can be replaced in measures of Rui Silva or Jose Sa.

Portugal predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): R. Silva (GK) — Cancelo, Djalo, Araujo, Tavares — Vitinha, Neves — Conceicao, Felix, Trincao — F. Silva

Damaged: No
Suspended: Fernandes

Croatia vs Portugal Forecast

Portugal have won six of their last nine matches against Croatia. However, the Blazers have been excellent at home, winning their last four games in familiar territory.

With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Luka Modric and his team-mates will give it their all against a Portuguese side who may be taking their foot off the pedal. Croatia are likely to scrap a narrow win against Portugal.

• Forecast: Croatia 2-1 Portugal