Wales vs Portugal prediction: Portugal to win
The model lands a Portugal win in 59% of simulations. The 1.44 price is thin on its own; it works best inside a combo.
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Price v probability
Bookmaker price · model probability under each · MIND = the pickMatch result
Double chance
Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
Prices come from our data feed when the page was built – check your bookmaker before betting. Where no bookmaker price exists, the model's fair odds (100 ÷ probability) are shown. 18+.
The analysis
by Ade Ola, FootyMind analystWin probabilities
A slight away lean – Portugal 59%, Wales 20%. Table: Wales 4th (3 pts), Portugal 1st (12 pts).
Recent form
The last six for Wales read L L W L L L (one win). Most recent: at Norway, 1–3 (lost). Just 0.7 goals per game in that run – a weak attacking signal. Zero clean sheets across the sample.
Portugal bring a L W W W W L line into this one: four wins from six. Most recent: v Denmark, 1–4 (lost). Goals for and against: 1.7 and 1.5 a game.
Head-to-head
Latest (Sep 2026): Portugal 1–0 Wales. The model weights current ratings above old meetings.
Expected goals
Expected goals: Wales 1.0, Portugal 1.7 – 2.7 in total. Goal lines sit close to even – over 2.5 55%, BTTS 49%.
The pick
The Mind pick: Portugal to win – Mind Score 59, bookmaker price around 1.44 against a fair 1.69. Likeliest score: Wales 0–1 Portugal. Settled on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Wales
last 6- L@ Norway1–314 Nov
- Lv Denmark0–14 Oct
- Wv Norway2–11 Oct
- L@ Denmark0–227 Sep
- L@ Portugal0–124 Sep
- L@ Romania1–26 Jun
Portugal
last 6- Lv Denmark1–414 Nov
- Wv Norway2–14 Oct
- W@ Denmark4–21 Oct
- W@ Norway2–127 Sep
- Wv Wales1–024 Sep
- Lv Spain0–16 Jul
Head-to-head
Every meeting →- 24 Sep 2026Portugal1–0Wales
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the FootyMind prediction for Wales vs Portugal?
The Mind pick is Portugal to win with a Mind Score of 59, priced around 1.44 by the bookmakers.
Who is favourite, Wales or Portugal?
The model gives Wales 20%, the draw 21% and Portugal 59%.
What is the likeliest score in Wales vs Portugal?
The most frequent scoreline in the model's grid is Wales 0–1 Portugal.
How many goals are expected in Wales vs Portugal?
Around 2.7 in total – over 2.5 rates 55% and both teams to score 49%.
When does Wales vs Portugal kick off?
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 20:45 WAT, at Cardiff City Stadium – UEFA Nations League.

