Portugal v Scotland: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Scotland suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Poland in Thursday's Nations League Group A1 opener and they are aiming to bounce back against a powerful Portugal side this weekend.

How to watch Portugal v Scotland and TV channel

The fixture will be broadcast on ITV4 and ITVX in the UK.

Portugal v Scotland kick-off time, date and venue

Portugal's Nations League game against Scotland kicks off at 19:45 on Sunday 8th September and it is taking place at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

Portugal v Scotland stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Portugal and Scotland have met only twice in the 21st century with Portugal claiming friendly victories in November 2002 and October 2018.

Scotland's Andy Robertson and John McGinn and Portugal's Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes are among the survivors from their last meeting, a 3-1 win for the Iberians at Hampden Park.

The Scots' 3-2 loss to Poland on Thursday means they have won only one of their last 13 internationals – a 2-0 friendly success against Gibraltar in June.

Both of Portugal's knockout ties at the Euros were goalless after 120 minutes as they beat Slovenia on penalties in the round of 16 before a quarter-final shootout defeat to France.

However, Roberto Martinez's men had reached the finals in impressive style, winning all 10 of their qualifying matches and scoring 36 goals and began their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 win over Croatia.

Portugal v Scotland head-to-head record (H2H)

Portugal wins	8
Draws	3
Scotland wins	4

* H2H stats refer to all competitions

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Portugal v Scotland team news

Portugal team news

Wingers Pedro Neto and Rafael Leao came off at half-time against Croatia but those were tactical switches. PSG striker Goncalo Ramos (ankle) is sidelined but manager Roberto Martinez has no fresh injury concerns. 

Veteran centre-back Pepe retired after the Euros and uncapped Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is hoping for an opportunity.

Scotland team news

Kieran Tierney, Che Adams, James Forrest, Greg Taylor and Robby McCrorie are injured and Celtic midfielder Callum McGreogor has retired from international football. 

Birmingham striker Lyndon Dykes may be preferred over Lawrence Shankland up front again.