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Match details:
World Cup Qualifiers
Portugal vs North Macedonia
Venue: Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal
March 30, 2022
12:15 am IST
Preview:
Portugal and North Macedonia will face each other in the World Cup Qualifiers at Estadio do Dragao, Porto in the Playoff final match. Portugal have seen six wins, two draws, and one defeat in the last nine qualifier matches. They are in good form and they do head into this match following a win against Turkey by 3-1. They have a clear edge in this match. North Macedonia faced just two defeats in the last 11 matches in the World Cup Qualifiers. They are mainly dependent on their attack and have scored 24 goals in these 11 matches so far. They have collected three points in the last match against Italy, an unforgettable victory.
Recent form:
Portugal – WWDLW
North Macedonia – WLWWW
Probable starting XI:
Portugal
Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; Silva, Moutinho, Fernandes; Otavio, Ronaldo, Jota.
North Macedonia
Dimitrievski; S. Ristovski, Velkovski, Musliu, Alioski; Elmas, Kostadinov, Bardhi; Churlinov, M. Ristovski, Trajkovski.
Top picks:
Cristiano Ronaldo: Ronaldo has been one of the most consistent players of all time around the world. His playmaking abilities along with a good eye for goals make him an asset to this team. He is capable of playing on either wing as well as through the center of the pitch. He will be the top pick from either side. In his last eight World Cup Qualifier matches, he has a total of six goals to his name so far.
Diogo Jota: Jota has scored five goals in the World Cup Qualifiers so far this season. He is doing really great for his country and will be one of the top picks in this match. In the last match against Turkey, he scored a goal for Portugal. He is known for his creativity, dribbling, and technical ability.
Captain and vice-captain options:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Diogo Jota
Bruno Fernandes
Enis Bardhi
Fantasy team:
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