Portugal secures Euro 2024 Spot with Win over Slovakia
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Portugal Match Preview
Portugal‘s national football team sealed their place in Euro 2024 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Slovakia in Porto on Friday. Led by the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese squad will now face Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final Group J qualifier. With a perfect record of seven wins in seven games, Roberto Martinez’s talent-stacked team will be aiming to extend their winning streak and maintain their impressive form.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Record Chase
In the match against Slovakia, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his incredible skills by scoring a brace, including one from the penalty spot. The 38-year-old football legend will be eager to add to his world record tally of 125 international goals. Ronaldo’s hunger for goals and his commitment to the Portuguese national team continue to be truly remarkable.
Bosnia-Herzegovina‘s Outside Chance
While Portugal has already secured their qualification, Bosnia-Herzegovina still retains an outside chance of qualifying for Euro 2024. Currently sitting fourth in the standings with nine points, Bosnia-Herzegovina faces Luxembourg and Slovakia, the two teams above them, in their final round of games. A positive result against Portugal could prove to be crucial for their qualification hopes.
Kickoff Time and Viewing Options
The Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Portugal Euro 2024 qualifier will take place on Monday, October 16, at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica. The match is set to kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time. Here are the kickoff times for some regions around the world:
– USA: Mon, Oct. 16, 2:45 p.m. ET
– Canada: Mon, Oct. 16, 2:45 p.m. ET
– UK: Mon, Oct. 16, 7:45 p.m. BST
– Australia: Tue, Oct. 17, 5:45 a.m. AEST
– India: Tue, Oct. 17, 12:15 a.m. IST
– Hong Kong: Tue, Oct. 17, 2:45 a.m. HKT
– Malaysia: Tue, Oct. 17, 2:45 a.m. MYT
– Singapore: Tue, Oct. 17, 2:45 a.m. SGT
– New Zealand: Tue, Oct. 17, 7:45 a.m. NZST
Football enthusiasts can catch the action live through various streaming services and TV channels around the world. In the United States, the match will be available to stream on Fubo and ViX in Spanish. Canadian viewers can watch the game live on DAZN, while Viaplay will broadcast the match in the UK. Australian fans can tune in via Optus Sport, and Astro SuperSport 4 will cover the game in Malaysia.
Possible Lineups and Team News
Bosnia-Herzegovina, coming off a 2-0 victory against Liechtenstein, have no fresh injury concerns and are likely to field an unchanged team. Their projected lineup will feature a 4-3-2-1 formation with players like Dzeko, Pjanic, and Cimirot in key roles.
Portugal, on the other hand, may see Cristiano Ronaldo joined by Joao Felix and Diogo Jota in the attack if manager Roberto Martinez opts to rotate his squad. Highly-rated Benfica youngster Joao Neves might make his full international debut, most likely as a substitute. The Portuguese lineup is expected to utilize a 4-3-3 formation.
Prediction and Odds
Given the possibility of Martinez making a few changes to the Portuguese lineup and the greater urgency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the hosts seem like a decent bet to secure at least a draw in what is expected to be a low-scoring contest. Although a draw may not be enough for Bosnia-Herzegovina to qualify, the fact that Slovakia and Luxembourg also face each other on the same night means there is still hope for securing the second-place spot behind Portugal.
Prediction: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Portugal
Odds:
– Bosnia-Herzegovina win: +500
– Draw: +310
– Portugal win: -185
– Both teams to score: Yes/No
– Over/Under 2.5 goals: -105/-135
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Overall, this match promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with different motivations. While Portugal celebrates their qualification, Bosnia-Herzegovina will be fighting for their Euro 2024 dreams. Football fans around the globe should not miss this intriguing encounter.
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