June 13, 2012 5:00 PM BST
L'viv Arena — L'viv
Referee: C. Thomson
Team News
Denmark
With no fresh injury concerns, Denmark are likely to name the same side
that pulled off the shock result of the first round of fixtures by
beating the Netherlands 1-0.
Therefore the true hero for the Danes, keeper Stephan Andersen, will
keep his place ahead of Lindegaard, whilst Jacobsen and Zimling should
also start ahead of Wass and Poulsen.
Lasse Schone will hope to start ahead of Rommedahl on the opposite flank to goalscorer Krohn-Dehli.
Portugal
Portugal came away from the defeat to Germany injury free, which will be
of little consolation to Paulo Bento, though the manager may name an
unchanged side.
Nani came through the entire 90 minutes and despite tiring towards the
end of the match, should be fit to do the same come Wednesday.
Nelson Oliveira will hope to start ahead of the ineffective Postiga up front, with Almeida also in reserve.
Probable Lineup
Denmark (4-2-3-1) : Lindegaard, Jacobsen, Kjaer, Agger, Poulsen, Kvist, Zimling, Rommedahl, Eriksen, Krohn-Dehli, Bendtner.
Portugal (4-3-3) : Patricio, Pereira, Pepe, Alves, Coentrao, Meireles, Veloso, Moutinho, Nani, Postiga, Ronaldo.
Match Facts
Denmark have won their last 5 matches in EURO Cup.
Denmark have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches in EURO Cup.
Denmark have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Portugal in all competitions.
Head to Head
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
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(1) 1
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Goals
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0 (0)
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(0) 0
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Assists
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0 (0)
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(7) 7.1
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Average Ratings
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6.4 (6.3)
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(1.3) 1.4
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Shots pg
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1.6 (1.5)
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(43%) 43%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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45%
(38%)
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(1.4) 1.4
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Dribbles pg
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3.5 (3.5)
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(2.1) 2.1
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Tackles pg
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1.9
(1.9)
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Euro 2012 (EC) | Oct 11, 2011 | Denmark 2 - Portugal 1 | |
Euro 2012 (EC) | Oct 8, 2010 | Portugal 3 - Denmark 1 | |
UEFA (WCQ) | Sep 5, 2009 | Denmark 1 - Portugal 1 | |
UEFA (WCQ) | Sep 10, 2008 | Portugal 2 - Denmark 3 |
Prediction
Despite an outstanding result against the Netherlands, Denmark may feel
that they still need to secure at least a draw in this match, with
Germany to play in the last round of fixtures.
Portugal will feel that they must win this game if they have any chance
of progressing to the quarter-finals, so they are likely to be the more
attacking of the two sides, with the Danes happy to soak up the pressure
and try and hold out for another clean sheet.
Cristiano Ronaldo may be able have more of an influence against a weaker
full-back in Lars Jacobsen and could be the key to victory for
Portugal, which would make this group extremely interesting going into
the final round of fixtures.
Denmark 1 - 2 Portugal
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