Portugal and Norway prepares to face each other in their fourth UEFA Nations league group enocunter on Sunday, which will also be the last match of both the teams in this international break.Portugal vs Norway – Match preview and team newsDate: Sunday, 4th October.Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.Venue: Estadio Do Dragao, Porto.Portugal team newsPortugal enters this fixture amidst significant squad changes, most notably the sudden departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.Following a reported rift with manager Jorge Jesus after being benched, the veteran forward left the national camp completely ahead of the Denmark match.In his absence, the Portuguese attack has flourished. Gonçalo Ramos has filled the void perfectly, scoring in consecutive matches, while João Félix remains in stellar form after finding the back of the net in all three Nations League games this term.In midfield, Bruno Fernandes has shaken off a minor injury scare and is fully fit to pull the strings. The only major fitness concern for the hosts surrounds winger Francisco Conceição, who continues to struggle with a persistent thigh problem and faces a late fitness test before kickoff.Norway team newsCenter-back Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem is unavailable due to a suspension picked up against Wales, while dependable right-back Julian Ryerson had to withdraw from the training camp entirely after aggravating an existing injury.The backline disruption is compounded by a likely change in goal, where Sander Tangvik or Egil Selvik is expected to deputise for veteran keeper Ørjan Nyland.Despite these defensive setbacks, Norway boasts full strength in attack. Midfield maestro Martin Ødegaard is fit to captain the side and dictate the tempo, while star striker Erling Haaland will lead the line, looking to replicate his goal-scoring performance from the previous encounter against Portugal in Oslo.FormPortugalPortugal enters this match in sensational form, boasting a perfect record in the current UEFA Nations League campaign. They kicked off their group stage with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wales, followed by a crucial 2-1 away win against Norway in Oslo. Most recently, they displayed their attacking dominance by dismantling Denmark 4-2, solidifying their position at the top of the group table.NorwayNorway’s recent form has been highly inconsistent. They began their Nations League campaign on a high note with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Denmark. However, their momentum was halted by a 2-1 home defeat to Portugal, and their struggles worsened in the subsequent fixture, suffering a 2-1 loss to Wales after a damaging first-half red card.Predicted lineupsPortugal: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; J Neves, Vitinha; Neto, Fernandes, Felix; RamosNorway: Selvik; Ostigard, Ajer, Pedersen, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Bobb, Haaland, NusaHow to watch Portugal vs NorwayYou can watch the Portugal vs. Norway match live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video on a pay-per-view (PPV) basis.Read Also – Football Predictions Today: Expert Tips and StatisticsSee More – Europa League Predictions – Tips & StatsFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post Portugal vs Norway – Match preview and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.