Portugal vs Hong Kong China Preview & Prediction | 2025 End-Of Year Internationals

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A potential upset is on the cards as a hungry Hong Kong China take on a Portugal side low on confidence in Lisbon.

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Portugal vs Hong Kong China prediction

Portugal appear to be heading in the wrong direction at the moment with their latest outing seeing them fall to a disappointing 26-8 defeat to Uruguay last month, which was a significant blow to their hopes of climbing the world rankings ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

They have been on the slide ever since what has transpired to be a false dawn at the 2023 World Cup, which saw them draw with Georgia and famously beat Fiji. 

Hong Kong head coach Logan Asplin has said that his players have an opportunity to put themselves on the map by defeating Portugal in Lisbon, with this being their first match since securing their place at the World Cup by winning the Asia Rugby Championship in May.

There will be six Hong Kong debutants who will be keen to impress, and despite the fact they are ranked three places below the hosts in the world rankings, the ingredients are there for an upset. We fancy the visitors in this one.

Portugal vs Hong Kong China tip: Hong Kong China to win