Portugal vs Wales prediction

THE FORECAST

Portugal opens a new Nations League cycle with Jorge Jesus as head coach and Cristiano Ronaldo's (41) presumed final international campaign, which provides extra internal motivation for a strong start on home soil. Wales is in poor form with four consecutive defeats and has a weaker player squad, which makes the quality difference clear. Both teams have had ample rest for this match, so rotation is minimally expected, although Ronaldo's age and the following match in three days could push him towards a partially rotated lineup.