The reigning European champions got off to a strong start by collecting three points against Italy and they will be hoping to build on that Portugal will attempt to build on their positive start to the UEFA Nations League when they take on Poland in Chorzow on Thursday. Fernando Santos' side kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Italy last month, despite being without Cristiano Ronaldo, and they can take a step closer to the finals by collecting three points. Poland, meanwhile, are buoyant after they managed to hold the Azzurri to a 1-1 draw in Bologna and, with Portugal forced to do without their talisman, they will be eager to take advantage. Both sides have another game to look forward to after this encounter, with Poland locking horns with Italy once again, while Portugal face off against Scotland in a friendly. Game Poland vs Portugal Date Thursday, October 11 Time 7:45pm BST / 2:45pm ET Stream (US only) fubo TV (7-day free trial) TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial). New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream Univision Deportes fubo TV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on TV on Sky Sports Red Button and it can be streamed live online using Sky Go. The game can also be followed live on Goal here. UK TV channel Online stream Sky Sports Red Button Sky Go Squads & Team News Position Poland squad Goalkeepers Fabianski, Szczesny, Dragowski Defenders Glik, Jedrzejczyk, Olkowski, Bereszynski, Bednarek, Kaminski, Kedziora, Pietrzak, Reca Midfielders Blaszczykowski, Grosicki, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Linetty, Klich, Goralski, Kurzawa, Makuszewski, Frankowski, Szymanski, Kadzior Forwards Lewandowski, Milik, Piatek Jerzy Brzeczek has been able to name a strong squad for the game, with the likes of Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, Monaco's Kamil Glik and Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik included. It will also be a special occasion for Bayern Munich striker and team captain Robert Lewandowski, who is set to earn his 100th cap. Potential Poland XI: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Bednarek, Reca; Krychowiak, Klich, Kurzawa, Linetty, Milik; Lewandowski. Position Portugal squad Goalkeepers R. Patricio, Beto, Ramos Defenders Pepe, Cedric, Neto, Cancelo, Rui, Dias, Rodrigues, Mendes Midfielders W. Carvalho, Danilo, Sanches, Pizzi, B. Fernandes, Neves, Oliveira, G. Fernandes Forwards Eder, B. Silva, A. Silva, Guedes, Bruma, H. Costa Ronaldo has been ommitted from the squad for the second consecutive time, while other regulars such as Joao Moutinho, Joao Mario and Adrien Silva have also been left out. Raphael Guerreiro, Ricardo Quaresma and Nani are not included, but Wolves star Helder Costa and Montpellier's Pedro Mendes could be in line to win their first caps. Potential Portugal XI: R. Patricio; Rui, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; Neves, W. Carvalho, Pizzi; Bruma, B. Silva, A. Silva. Betting & Match Odds Despite being the away side, Portugal are narrow favourites to win at 17/10 according to bet365. Hosts Poland are rated as 19/10 bets to win and a draw is available at 11/5. Click here to see more offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more. Match Preview The absence of Ronaldo for the second Nations League game in succession is somewhat of a blow for Portugal, but the reigning European champions have fared reasonably well without him so far. Santos has attempted to rejuvenate his squad with an injection of youth, with the likes of Ruben Neves and Andre Silva being given the opportunity to show why they deserve to lead the team into the next era. Article continues below However, the game against Poland in Chorzow will see them come up against an entirely different challenge to that of Italy and they will need to be prepared for a team that will be content to defend and counter. Of course, the star quality of Lewandowski is a potential weapon in the Polish arsenal and Santos will no doubt be instructing Pepe to stifle the Bayern Munich man's influence as much as possible. Three points for Portugal will put them out in front in the race for a place in the finals and it would leave Poland in a precarious position ahead of their second Italy game as they fight to avoid relegation to League B.<doc-sep>How to watch Poland vs. Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, Oct. 11. Poland hosts Portugal on Thursday at Silesian Stadium in a UEFA Nations League tournament match. Portugal beat Italy 1–0 in its first Nations League match in September. The team has left captain Cristiano Ronaldo off its squad for a series of upcoming matches as he faces allegations of rape in the United States. Ronaldo will miss the Poland game, a Scotland friendly and the next round of international matches in November. Poland is coming off a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Ireland in September. The team also drew with Italy in its first Nations League matchup. Poland was the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup group stage despite being the top-seeded team in its quartet. Poland will next face Italy in a Nations League match, while Portugal takes on Scotland in a friendly. Here's how to watch the match: Time: 2:45 p.m. ET TV: Univision Deportes, UniMas Live Stream: Sling TV. Univision Now. ESPN+.You can also watch the match live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. SI TV is also now available on fuboTV. Watch Planet Futbol TV, SI’s soccer show starring Grant Wahl and Luis Miguel Echegaray, weekly on Fubo TV or anytime, anywhere here.<doc-sep>Don't wait around for updates - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today! Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice (Image: GETTY) Fernando Santos will have to cope without his star man, who has been left out of his squad once again. Ronaldo, 33, was not named in Santos’ previous squad, either. The Juventus superstar got on the scoresheet in a win over Udinese on Saturday, but he is also at the centre of a rape allegation that has led to a nine-year-old case being reopened. Portugal drew 1-1 with Croatia last month before edging past Italy 1-0 in their opening Nations League outing. And this evening they look to make it two wins from two in the competition against Poland. As well as Ronaldo, Santos will also be without Goncalo Guedes, who has withdrawn from the squad with a thigh injury sustained playing for Valencia over the weekend. Few changes are expected from the team that beat Italy last month, with Rui Patricio set to start in goal. A back four of Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe and Mario Rui should sit in front of him. (Image: GETTY) (Image: GETTY) In midfield, Santos is likely to give starts to Pizzi, Ruben Neves and William Carvalho. Bernardo Silva is expected to get the nod on the right flank, while Bruma should start on the opposite side. Andre Silva, who has played well for La Liga leaders Sevilla so far in 2018/19, is likely to spearhead the Portugal frontline. That clash gets underway at 7:45pm tonight.<doc-sep>Portugal team news: How could Portugal line up without Cristiano Ronaldo? When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Portugal will line up against Poland in their Nations League clash with a weakened front line this evening. Cristiano Ronaldo has been omitted from the national team squad for back-to-back international breaks following the 2018 World Cup. The 33-year-old has an agreement with the Portuguese FA to be left out of the squad, though the reasons remain unclear. Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri has suggested that Ronaldo is boycotting the Nations League tournament due to a 'witch hunt' that has denied him various UEFA awards over the past year.<doc-sep>
Mitch Freeley Poland welcomes Euro 2016 winners Portugal to Silesian Stadium on Thursday evening, looking to pick up their first win of the UEFA Nations League. As ever, you will be able to follow the action Live & Exclusive via beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Thursday evening is set to be a momentous evening for striker Robert Lewandowski is widely expected to be handed his 100th cap for his country. The 30-year old joins a select group for four other centurions and is now only three caps away from becoming the Biało-czerwoni’s all-time leading appearance maker beating defender Michał Żewłakow. Lewandowski is already the leading goal scorer for his country and has 54 goals in 99 appearances. A goal against Portugal would certainly celebrate his centenary in some style. New Poland boss Jerzy Brzeczek knows full well that a victory against Italy will push his side to the top of the standings and improve the morale of his squad who failed to impress at Russia 2018. The former Wisła Płock coach is likely to go with a side with a mixture of youth and experience with the likes of Jakub Blaszczykowski, Grzegorz Krychowiak and Kamil Glik all set to feature. In Krzysztof Piatek Poland arguably have the most deadly striker in Europe in their squad. The 23-year old has been making waves in Serie A, scoring 13 goals in just 8 games for Genoa. The antics of the attacker has ensured an international call-up, and a chance to impress. Piatek is likely to start on the bench, but don’t discount the striker to come on and make the difference against Portugal. Poland Predicted Team Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Bednarek, Reca; Blaszczykowski, Linetty, Krychowiak, Kurzawa; Zielinski; Lewandowski How to watch Online – beIN SPORTS CONNECT Channel- HD 11 Kick- Off – 21:45 Stadium- Silesian Stadium, Chorzow As for Portugal, they are targeting back to back Nations League victories to ensure top spot in Group A3. Last time out the Euro 2018 winners edged out Italy 1-0 in their Nations League debut thanks to a strike from Andre Silva just after half-time. Fernando Santos will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for the game, who has stepped back from the international game for now. The veteran tactician has changed his side accordingly, switching to a 4-3-3 focusing on fast-paced counter-attacking football. Interestingly, the last three meetings between these two sides have finished level, including their Euro 2016 quarter-final, which Portugal eventually won on penalties. Portugal may have to go on the attack early on to draw their opponents out. Expect Bernardo Silva to play a key role on the counter for his country. In injury news, Valencia winger Goncalo Guedes will miss out thanks to a thigh injury. Andre Silva has been on form for new club Sevilla, bagging seven goals in eight La Liga starts as the Andalusians find themselves at the top of the league table. Silva is widely expected to spearhead the Portugal attack on Thursday and don’t be surprised if the 22-year old finds the back of the net for a second consecutive UEFA Nations League game. Portugal Predicted Team Rui Patricio; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Rui; Pizzi, Neves, Sanches; Bernardo Silva, Andre Silva, Gelson Martins It certainly promises to be an interesting encounter as Poland take on Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. You can watch all the action Live & Exclusive on HD11 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.