Last updated Mar 17, 5:38am ET

Portugal continue to catch the eye under Roberto Martinez, and they will likely be a leading chance in the race for UEFA Nations League success this summer.

However, they will have an interesting quarterfinal showdown to overcome against Denmark before setting their sights on the finals. The Danes will have the important home advantage for the first leg on Thursday.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Denmark+241
Draw+226
Portugal+122

Portugal Hold Narrow Advantage

TotalDenmarkPortugalDraws
Games8341
Nations League Games0000
Goals271314 

This will be a first meeting between the nations since October 2015. Portugal have won each of their last three against Denmark, which includes an away win in Copenhagen in the EURO 2016 qualifying campaign.

Denmark’s latest win over their opponents was recorded back in October 2011.

Denmark Team News

Brian Rierner has made limited changes to his squad for the important matches against Portugal this week.

However, the coach will be without influential midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg, who has pulled out due to injury. Man United trio Patrick Dorgu, Christian Eriksen, and Rasmus Hojlund are all in contention to start.

Possible Lineup

K. Schmeichel (GK); J. Maehle, J. Vestergaard, J. Andersen. P. Dorgu, C. Norgaard, J. Lindstrom, J. Wind, C. Eriksen, M. Damsgaard, R. Hojlund

Portugal Team News

Portugal will be taking the Nations League very seriously this year, as they chase a second honor.

Cristiano Ronaldo is in line to win his 218th cap, while in-form stars Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha are all likely to be handed starting berths.

Possible Lineup

D. Costa (GK); D. Dalot, R. Dias, G. Inacio, N. Mendes, B. Fernandes, B. Silva, Vitinha, R. Leao, C. Ronaldo, G. Quenda

Denmark vs. Portugal Picks

I already make Portugal a dark horse pick to win next summer’s World Cup, and they could showcase their ability during the Nations League this year.

I don’t expect them to encounter many issues against Denmark this week, and confidence will be high when it comes to making a winning first leg outing to Copenhagen.

Pick
Portugal (+122)
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