Roberto Martinez‘s side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Euro 2024 minnows Georgia in their final Group F game.
Portugal held onto top spot due to their superior head-to-head record over Turkey but have still struggled to click into top gear.
Cristiano Ronaldo and co were among the Euro 2024 favourites, but needed a late comeback to beat Czech Republic, with a comfortable victory against Turkey followed by Wednesday’s loss to Georgia.
The Euro 2016 winners must be mindful of another potential upset, with Slovenia holding England to a goalless draw to reach the last-16.
Nevertheless, Portugal are heavy favourites to progress and set up a quarter-final showdown with either France or Belgium.
And it continues a worrying trend for the ageing superstar, who hasn’t scored in any of his last seven appearances for Portugal at major tournaments.
It is Ronaldo’s longest such drought across the UEFA European Championship and World Cup.
He’s had 19 shots across the two competitions since last scoring a penalty in a win over Ghana at the 2022 World Cup.
Ronaldo is expected to maintain his place as the focal point of Martinez’s attack, which is boosted by the return of Rafael Leao.
The AC Milan is back from suspension after he served his one-match ban against Georgia, with seven other players rested in that defeat.
Premier League trio Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Ruben Dias will all be restored to the starting XI, alongside veteran Pepe.
Matjaz Kek has kept faith with the same line-up throughout Euro 2024, with Benjamin Sesko spearheading a deep 4-4-2 for Slovenia.
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