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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 21:  Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal gestures during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Russia and Portugal at Spartak Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Moscow, Russia.  (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal gestures during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Russia and Portugal at Spartak Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images

New Zealand vs. Portugal: Confederations Cup Live Stream, Schedule, Prediction

Rob BlanchetteJun 22, 2017

New Zealand face Portugal in the final group match of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on Saturday, with qualification still undecided.

Hosts Russia could still qualify at the expense of either Mexico or Portugal, but Cristiano Ronaldo's country are expected to cruise past the All Whites in Group A.

The Portuguese have a win and a draw to their name, with the New Zealanders out of contention.

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Here is how you can watch the match:

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 4 p.m. (BST)/ 11 a.m. (ET)

TV: ITV 4 (UK only), Fox (U.S. only)

Preview

New Zealand have been out of their depth at the Confederations Cup, and the presence of Ronaldo could scare the All Whites into submission.

The Real Madrid icon was on target as his side defeated the hosts 1-0, leaving Portugal on the brink of the next stage.

New Zealand found the net as Chris Wood scored against Mexico, but they have remained toothless throughout most of their play in the competition.

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2017 Confederations Cup group A football match between Russia and Portugal at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV        (Photo credit should read KIRILL K

The Portuguese know only a point is needed from the game, and there will be a temptation to rest players against an inferior opponent in Saint Petersburg.

Bernardo Silva was impressive for Portugal as they edged the Russians, and the Manchester City new boy could be a major player late in the competition.

The 22-year-old experienced a breakout season last term, appearing 48 times for Monaco in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League, according to WhoScored.com.

Silva will enjoy the freedom he should be gifted by New Zealand and could eclipse Ronaldo in the contest.

Prediction

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Chris Wood of New Zealand reacts during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Mexico and New Zealand at Fisht Olympic Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Sochi, Russia.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

This could be one of the most one-sided matches at the competition, whether Ronaldo is a major factor or not.

In the past, Portugal have suffered against smaller opponents, but they know only a complete disaster will see them crash out.

The All Whites will be trying to prevent a goal feast, and a draw will represent a major achievement.

However, the UEFA Euro 2016 champions simply have too much in the tank, and there will be no shock win for the side already out of the tournament.

Predicted Score: 3-1 win to Portugal

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