Scotland National Football Team vs. Portugal National Football Team: A Statistical Comparison

Introduction

The Scotland national football team and the Portugal national football team are two of the most successful teams in international football. Both teams have a long and rich history, and they have competed against each other on many occasions.

In this article, we will take a look at the head-to-head statistics between these two teams. We will also compare their overall records, their recent form, and their FIFA rankings.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Scotland and Portugal have played each other a total of 25 times, with Portugal winning 12 matches, Scotland winning 8, and 5 matches ending in a draw.

Goals scored: Portugal has scored 36 goals against Scotland, while Scotland has scored 27.

Biggest win: Portugal's biggest win against Scotland was a 5-0 victory in a friendly match in 2004. Scotland's biggest win against Portugal was a 3-1 victory in a friendly match in 1983.

Most recent match: The most recent match between Scotland and Portugal was a 2-2 draw in a friendly match in 2018.

Overall Records

Scotland

• FIFA ranking: 45th
• World Cup appearances: 8
• European Championship appearances: 13
• Best World Cup result: Group stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998)
• Best European Championship result: Group stage (1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016)

Portugal

• FIFA ranking: 8th
• World Cup appearances: 8
• European Championship appearances: 12
• Best World Cup result: Third place (1966)
• Best European Championship result: Champions (2016)

Recent Form

Scotland

Scotland has won 2 of their last 5 matches, drawn 2, and lost 1. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4.

Portugal

Portugal has won 3 of their last 5 matches, drawn 1, and lost 1. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 4.

FIFA Rankings

Scotland is currently ranked 45th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Portugal is ranked 8th.

Conclusion

The Scotland national football team and the Portugal national football team are two of the most successful teams in international football. Both teams have a long and rich history, and they have competed against each other on many occasions.

The head-to-head record between these two teams is very close, with Portugal having a slight edge. However, Scotland has won some big matches against Portugal in recent years, and they will be looking to do the same when the two teams meet again in the future.

Additional Information

10 Interesting Facts About the Scotland and Portugal National Football Teams

1. Scotland is the oldest international football team in the world, having played their first match in 1872.
2. Portugal has won the European Championship once, in 2016.
3. Scotland has never won a major international tournament.
4. Scotland's all-time top goalscorer is Kenny Dalglish, with 30 goals.
5. Portugal's all-time top goalscorer is Cristiano Ronaldo, with 118 goals.
6. Scotland has played in the World Cup eight times, but has never progressed beyond the group stage.
7. Portugal has played in the World Cup eight times, and has finished third once, in 1966.
8. Scotland has played in the European Championship 13 times, but has never progressed beyond the group stage.
9. Portugal has played in the European Championship 12 times, and has won the tournament once, in 2016.
10. Scotland and Portugal have met 25 times, with Portugal winning 12 matches, Scotland winning 8, and 5 matches ending in a draw.

Useful Tables

Table 1: Head-to-Head Record

Table 2: Overall Records

Table 3: Recent Form