FIFA World Cup 2022 – European Qualifiers – Portugal vs North Macedonia Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Portugal vs North Macedonia taking place? Portugal vs North Macedonia will take place on Tuesday 29th March, 2022 at 19:45 (UK)
Where is Portugal vs North Macedonia taking place? Portugal vs North Macedonia will take place at Estádio Do Dragão in Porto, Portugal
Where can I get tickets for Portugal vs North Macedonia? Ticket information for Portugal vs North Macedonia can be found on official national team websites
What TV channel is Portugal vs North Macedonia on in the UK? Portugal vs North Macedonia will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Portugal vs North Macedonia in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Portugal vs North Macedonia live on either Sky Go or the Sky Sports app
THE PREDICTION
Fresh off the back of knocking European Champions Italy out of World Cup contention, North Macedonia are looking to do the very same to another giant of the European football world in Portugal. To do so, they will need to shut out a nation led by the brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo, a tall order indeed. However, North Macedonia have proved that they contain the defence capabilities to shut out teams of star-studded players away from home, having beaten Germany and Italy on their travels during this World Cup qualification campaign. The big worry from a visiting perspective is how much that victory over the Azzurri took out of the North Macedonia players physically, with another huge effort required here in a four-day-turnaround. When taking into account how well North Macedonia defended against Italy, backing under 2.5 goals looks a smart play in this one. However, in terms of the overall result, the likelihood is that it will be too much of an ask for North Macedonia to pull off another huge upset against a Portugal side with superior attacking players to that of Italy. Therefore, back Fernando Santos’ side to come through in 90 minutes and book their place at the World Cup.
