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

Cristiano Ronaldo and co. have already booked their place in the quarter-finals. confirmed their top spot in the Group A1 rankings with an ecstatic 5-1 win over Poland.

On the other hand, Croatia suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Scotland after being reduced to 10 men. Against Portugal they need a point to guarantee a place in the quarter-finals.

The sports news looks at the key details leading up to this match, including how to watch the match, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.

Croatia vs Portugal live stream, tv channel

Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the US:

TV channel: Foxsport 2
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Sports website, Fox Sports app

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What time is Croatia vs. Portugal kick-off?

This UEFA Nations League match takes place on Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia and gets to work Monday November 18 at 8:45 PM local time.

Here’s how that time translates in the US:

Croatia vs Portugal lineups, team news

With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, hosts Croatia will welcome Croatia’s return Ante Budimir and first choice goalkeeper Dominik Livakovicwho were suspended for the previous Nations League match.

However, Croatia’s number 10 Petar Sucic will miss the tie after receiving a red card during the team’s 0-1 defeat to Scotland. Mario Pasalic or Nikola Vlasic could come on for him against Portugal.

In my defense, Marin Pongracic may intervene Kristijan Jakicwho is a doubtful starter after picking up an injury in Croatia’s previous match.

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

Injured: Jakic (doubt)
Suspended: Sucisch

With Portugal having already secured top spot in their group, the team is in for a major reshuffle. Top players love Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Neto And Bruno Fernandes have already been released for club duty.

Manager Roberto Martinez will likely bring in U-21 talent Fabio Silva and fullback Geovany Quenda. Diogo Costa may be replaced in the target by Rui Silva or Jose Sa.

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

Injured: No
Suspended: Fernandes

Croatia vs Portugal Prediction

Portugal have won six of their last nine matches against Croatia. However, the Blazers performed excellently at home and won their last four games on familiar territory.

With a place in the quarter-finals on the line, Luka Modric and his teammates will give everything against a Portuguese side that may take their foot off the pedal. Croatia will likely scrap a narrow win against Portugal.

• Prediction: Croatia 2-1 Portugal