Portugal Interceptions Stats 2026

Portugal Interceptions Stats 2026

Portugal have recorded 40 interceptions across 4 UEFA Nations League games in 2026, averaging 10 per match. J. Cancelo leads the squad with 8 interceptions - 2 per game. N. Mendes is next with 8.

Portugal Interceptions: Form & Insights

Over their last 10 games, Portugal are averaging 10 interceptions per match - J. Cancelo leads that period with 8. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Portugal vs Denmark on 14.11.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many interceptions do Portugal average per game?

Portugal average 10 interceptions per UEFA Nations League game in 2026, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 10 per match.

Who leads Portugal for interceptions?

J. Cancelo leads Portugal for interceptions in 2026 with 8 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 2 per game. N. Mendes is second with 8.

How do Portugal's interceptions break down home vs away?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Portugal's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.

Portugal player interceptions rates

Player Position Apps Interceptions Per game 1+ hit rate
João Cancelodefender10131.390%
Renato Veigadefender10131.370%
Vitinhamidfielder1080.860%
Nuno Mendesdefender1080.830%
Rúben Diasdefender980.8967%
João Nevesmidfielder760.8643%
João Félixattacker750.7157%
Rúben Nevesmidfielder530.660%
Gonçalo Ramosattacker620.3317%
Francisco Conceiçãoattacker620.3333%
Rafael Leãoattacker420.550%
Samú Costamidfielder22150%
Bruno Fernandesmidfielder910.1111%
Cristiano Ronaldoattacker710.1414%
Diogo Dalotdefender410.2525%
João Palhinhamidfielder310.3333%
Tomás Araújodefender210.550%
Diogo Costagoalkeeper10000%
Pedro Netoattacker9000%
Nélson Semedodefender4000%
Bernardo Silvamidfielder3000%
Francisco Trincãomidfielder3000%
Gonçalo Ináciodefender1000%

Portugal interceptions match by match

Date Competition Opponent Venue Score Team interceptions Opposition interceptions Match total Top player
4 Oct 2026UEFA Nations LeagueNorwayHome2-18
1 Oct 2026UEFA Nations LeagueDenmarkAway2-48
27 Sep 2026UEFA Nations LeagueNorwayAway1-216
24 Sep 2026UEFA Nations LeagueWalesHome1-08
6 Jul 2026World CupSpainHome0-17
2 Jul 2026World CupCroatiaHome2-15
27 Jun 2026World CupColombiaAway0-011
23 Jun 2026World CupUzbekistanHome5-05
17 Jun 2026World CupDR CongoHome1-12
10 Jun 2026Friendly InternationalNigeriaHome2-110

Portugal interceptions 2026: last 10 games

Interceptions for per game
8
Interceptions against per game
7.4
Match total interceptions per game
15.4
Games
10
League rank for match interceptions
38 of 53

Portugal Interceptions for 2026 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 4.5 % Over 6.5 % Over 8.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home76.4386%57%14%0%0%
Away311.67100%100%67%67%33%
Overall10890%70%30%20%10%

Portugal Interceptions against 2026 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 4.5 % Over 6.5 % Over 8.5 % Over 10.5 % Over 12.5 %
Home77.2986%57%43%14%14%
Away37.67100%33%33%33%0%
Overall107.490%50%40%20%10%

Portugal Match total 2026 by venue

Scope Games Average Over 10.5 % Over 12.5 % Over 14.5 % Over 16.5 % Over 18.5 %
Home713.7171%57%43%43%14%
Away319.33100%100%67%33%33%
Overall1015.480%70%50%40%20%

Portugal Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Team interceptions Overall Home Away
Interceptions / match86.4311.67
Interceptions over 4.590%86%100%
Interceptions over 6.570%57%100%
Interceptions over 8.530%14%67%
Interceptions over 10.520%0%67%
Interceptions over 12.510%0%33%

Portugal Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Interceptions against Overall Home Away
Interceptions against / match7.47.297.67
Interceptions against over 4.590%86%100%
Interceptions against over 6.550%57%33%
Interceptions against over 8.540%43%33%
Interceptions against over 10.520%14%33%
Interceptions against over 12.510%14%0%

Portugal Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)

Match interceptions Overall Home Away
Match interceptions / match15.413.7119.33
Match interceptions over 10.580%71%100%
Match interceptions over 12.570%57%100%
Match interceptions over 14.550%43%67%
Match interceptions over 16.540%43%33%
Match interceptions over 18.520%14%33%

Portugal interceptions match by match 2026

Date Competition Opponent Score Interceptions for Interceptions against Match total 1st-half total
4 OctUEFA Nations LeagueNorway (H)2-1819-
1 OctUEFA Nations LeagueDenmark (A)2-48614-
27 SepUEFA Nations LeagueNorway (A)1-2161228-
24 SepUEFA Nations LeagueWales (H)1-08917-
6 JulWorld CupSpain (H)0-17512-
2 JulWorld CupCroatia (H)2-15914-
27 JunWorld CupColombia (A)0-011516-
23 JunWorld CupUzbekistan (H)5-051419-
17 JunWorld CupDR Congo (H)1-1257-
10 JunFriendly InternationalNigeria (H)2-110818-

UEFA Nations League interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game

# Team MP For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 14.5 %
1Romania611102167%
2Lithuania39.671120.6767%
3Kazakhstan410.759.7520.550%
4San Marino3911.3320.33100%
5Azerbaijan38.6711.6720.3367%
6Gibraltar411.258.752025%
7Bulgaria3118.6719.6767%
8North Macedonia6109.6719.6750%
9France169.5610.0619.6350%
10Wales87.7511.6319.3863%
11Albania58.21119.280%
12Denmark78.579.8618.4357%
13Italy89.25918.2538%
14Belgium149.079.1418.2143%
15Spain157.7310.4718.240%
16Belarus31171867%
17Poland610.677.331850%
18Kosovo69.178.831850%
19Bosnia and Herzegovina109.18.617.740%
20Israel598.617.640%
21Turkey118.558.8217.3618%
22Switzerland138.089.2317.3123%
23Germany125.8311.2517.0817%
24Latvia688.8316.8317%
25Slovenia58.28.616.840%
26Northern Ireland88.638.1316.7550%
27Finland77.868.5716.4314%
28Republic of Ireland97.788.5616.3322%
29Austria1188.2716.2727%
30Slovakia48.25816.2525%
31Norway147.938.2916.2129%
32Malta588.216.220%
33Czech Republic87.58.6316.1313%
34Hungary8971625%
35Netherlands127.678.0815.7525%
36Serbia79.71615.7114%
37Luxembourg678.515.517%
38Portugal138.087.3815.4623%
39Scotland107.57.915.420%
40Croatia118.736.6415.3618%
41Andorra387.3315.330%
42Moldova37.677.6715.3333%
43England156.938.415.3333%
44Armenia478.2515.250%
45Ukraine57.2815.220%
46Iceland76.718.1414.8629%
47Sweden127.427.4214.8317%
48Cyprus47.5714.525%
49Estonia36.677.6714.330%
50Montenegro47.25714.250%
51Greece777.1414.1429%
52Faroe Islands37.67613.670%
53Georgia45.757.513.250%

Portugal interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026

Opponents Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 14.5 %
Vs top six147.93815.9350%
Vs top half147.93815.9350%
Vs bottom half0----
Vs bottom six0----

Portugal interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons

Competition Season Games For per game Against per game Match total per game Over 14.5 %
UEFA Nations League2026/202741071750%
WC Qualification Europe202665.5712.533%
World Cup2026567.613.640%
Friendly International202648.757.516.2550%
UEFA Nations League2024/2025107.18.415.550%

Portugal next three opponents: interceptions per game this season

Kick-off Opponent Their match total Their interceptions for Their interceptions against Match total at that venue For at that venue Against at that venue
Sat 14 Nov 19:45Denmark (home)167.758.2518108
Tue 17 Nov 19:45Wales (away)17.757.7510206.513.5

Portugal players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026

# Player Position Games with 1+ Apps Hit rate
1João Cancelodefender111385%
2Renato Veigadefender91369%
3Rúben Diasdefender71070%
4Vitinhamidfielder71258%
5Rúben Nevesmidfielder51050%

Denmark interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)

Date Competition Opponent Score Interceptions for Interceptions against Match total 1st-half total
4 OctUEFA Nations LeagueWales (A)0-19817-
1 OctUEFA Nations LeaguePortugal (H)2-46814-
27 SepUEFA Nations LeagueWales (H)2-05914-
24 SepUEFA Nations LeagueNorway (A)3-211819-
3 JunFriendly InternationalDR Congo (A)0-0121022-
31 MarWC Qualification EuropeCzech Republic (A)2-291322-
26 MarWC Qualification EuropeNorth Macedonia (H)4-081321-
18 NovWC Qualification EuropeScotland (A)4-271219-
15 NovWC Qualification EuropeBelarus (H)2-29918-

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