Portugal vs Azerbaijan live stream, prediction, team news, World Cup European Qualifiers

Portugal's first game in FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying fixture is against Azerbaijan. This UEFA Group A qualifier will take place at Juventus Stium due to COVID-19 protocols. match is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, March 25 at 1:15 AM IST. Here's a look at where to watch Portugal vs Azerbaijan live stream, team news, and our prediction for much-awaited game.

Portugal vs Azerbaijan prediction and preview

Portugal arrive into this fixture on back of a good performance at UEFA Nations League. Fernando Santos' side just lost one game to France and finished second in League A Group 3. In ir last group game, Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia 3-2. Ruben Dias' brace and a goal from Joao Felix ensured win for Portugal.

On or hand, Azerbaijan h a miserable UEFA Nations League as y finished third in League C Group 1. With just one win and three goalless draws in competition (2L), Azerbaijan are likely to lack confidence as y he into World Cup qualifiers. Considering firepower of Portugal with likes of Cristia Ronaldo and Bru Fernandes in side, we expect Portugal to cruise past Azerbaijan.

Our Portugal vs Azerbaijan prediction: Portugal 3-0 Azerbaijan

Portugal vs Azerbaijan team news

Heing into this game, Fernando Santos will be without Rui Patricio, who suffered a concussion against Liverpool. As a result, Anthony Lopes is expected to start game. Meanwhile, even though Azerbaijan does t have any injuries y will be missing two players. Defenders Tamkin Khalilze and Rahil Mammov are sidelined for this fixture due to contracting COVID-19.

Portugal predicted starting line-up: Anthony Lopes; Joao Cancelo, Jose Fonte, Ruben Dias, Cedric Soares; Joao Moutinho, Bru Fernandes, Bernardo Silva; Cristia Ronaldo, Andre Silva, Joao Felix

Azerbaijan predicted starting line-up: Emil Balayev; Azer Salahli, Maksim Medvedev, Bavi Huseyv, Abbas Huseyv, Anton Krisvotsyuk; Gara Garayev, Joshgun Diniyev, Khayal Najafov, Vugar Mustafayev; Ramil Sheydayey

World Cup European Qualifiers live stream: Where to watch Portugal vs Azerbaijan live?

In India, Portugal vs Azerbaijan game will be shown live on Sony Ten 2/HD.  Portugal vs Azerbaijan live stream is available on SonyLIV app. Live scores and updates can be found on social media handles of both teams.

te: Portugal vs Azerbaijan prediction is based on our own analysis. This website does t guarantee 100% accuracy in prediction.