Looking to extend on their Nations League charge this weekend, Portugal will welcome Norway to Porto on Sunday night.With another stacked Nations League schedule pencilled in from across the continent, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.Verdict: Portugal winBest Odds: 13/19Bookmaker: 1xBetPortugalStarting with the hosts, while Portugal might find themselves at the heart of a public off-field saga, Jorge Jesus’ men are enjoying a dominant Nations League flurry. Getting proceedings underway with a 1-0 victory at home against Wales, the former European champions have their sights fixed on retaining their Nations League crown. Last seen earlier in the week securing a thrilling 4-2 win away at Denmark, Portugal have won all of their opening three League A appearances. Showing no signs of a hangover since their World Cup Round of 16 exit at the hands of eventual winners Spain, that is the only defeat that Jesus’ side have suffered from any of their previous 13 straight matchups across all competitions – a run that stems back over the past 11 months.Portugal Team NewsShockingly returning home following a report spat with Jesus and at the heart of a major saga, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo won’t feature in Porto. In possessions of Portugal’s captains armband away at Norway in midweek, Manchester United superstar Bruno Fernandes should once again lead the Navigators out here.Now registering back-to-back Nations League strikes over the past week, new AC Milan striker Gonzalo Ramos will spearhead Portugal’s attack. Likewise, enjoying a real League A romp and finding the net in all of his first three appearances, Joao Felix should be handed a full recall.NorwayAs for the visitors, while Norway might have opened their respective Nations League campaign with a rollercoaster 3-2 victory at home against historic rivals Denmark, Stale Solbakken’s men have come crashing back down to earth over the past week. Suffering a major collapse on foreign soil in midweek as they eventually slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Wales, Sunday’s guests will be bracing themselves for another monumental challenge here. Hit with another 2-1 loss when they welcomed Portugal to the Ullevaal Stadion for their reverse Nations League showdown last week, this summer’s World Cup quarter-finalists have suffered consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since way back in September 2022.Norway Team NewsShown a second-half red card away in Cardiff on Thursday night, Bologna defender Torbjorn Lysaker Heggem will miss out through suspension this weekend. Lasting just 16 minutes against Wales in midweek before limping off with an injury, Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson is not expected to feature in Porto.Already notching three goals in as many Nations League appearances, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland will lead the line here. Bagging a consolation strike earlier in the week, Fulham starlet Oscar Bobb will partner Haaland in the final third.Portugal vs Norway Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Portugal and Norway met for their reverse Nations League showdown last week, the Navigators claimed a 2-1 victory on foreign soil.In fact, Sunday’s hosts have won all of their previous three straight meetings against Norway by an aggregate score of 6-1.Portugal’s World Cup Round of 16 exit against Spain back in July is the only defeat that they have suffered from their last 13 matchups across all competitions.Norway have suffered consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since back in September 2022.Al-Nassr star Joao Felix has found the net in all of his opening three Nations League appearances.ConclusionWhile Portugal might have a huge amount of attention on their shoulders, Sunday’s hosts are enjoying a real Nations League romp. Landing a 2-1 victory when they travelled to Norway last week, Jesus’ men have won all of their opening three League A showdowns and they have their sights fixed on defending their crown. Likewise, winning all of their previous three straight matchups against this summer’s World Cup quarter-finalists by an aggregate score of 6-1, we are expecting a repeat outcome in Porto this weekend.Verdict: Portugal winBest Odds: 13/19Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: Portugal vs Norway appeared first on SoccerNews.