Portugal vs France Prediction Euro 2024
⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview
⏰ 5 July 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1
🏟 Stadium: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg)
The most recent encounter between Portugal and France at the UEFA European Championships ended in a 2-2 draw, with three of the goals coming from penalties. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored both spot-kicks for Portugal in that match, recently missed a penalty against Slovenia in extra time but redeemed himself in the shootout, helping Portugal advance to the quarter-finals.
Portugal made history by reaching their seventh Euros quarter-final, a record-extending feat. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa became the first to save three penalties in a Euros shootout. Despite their recent success, Portugal remains cautious of France, having lost 11 of their last 14 head-to-head matches. However, they've only suffered three defeats in their last 19 games overall, with one of those losses coming against Georgia (2-0) in this tournament.
France secured their spot in the quarter-finals for the third time in four European Championships with a 1-0 victory over Belgium. However, their performances at Euro 2024 have been less than convincing. Les Bleus have only managed three goals in Germany, none from open play by their own players, as the two-time European champions struggle offensively.
On the defensive end, France has been solid, keeping five clean sheets in their last six games. This defensive strength could lead to a prolonged encounter, as five of France's last seven matches at the Euros have been level after 90 minutes.
Where to watch Portugal vs France?
📺 You can watch Portugal - France Live Stream on TV on our website.
📋Players to watch:
- Kylian Mbappé (France): Struggling with a protective face mask, he has scored only once in eight Euros appearances.
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): Scored against Turkey, maintaining his 100% win record when scoring for the national team (17 wins).
⚡Match Facts:
- Portugal has lost 11 of the last 14 head-to-head matches against France.
- France has kept five clean sheets in their last six games.
- Only three of Portugal's last ten matches at the Euros have seen both teams score.
💡Prediction: This quarter-final clash between Portugal and France promises to be a tense and tactical affair. Portugal's recent form and penalty heroics give them momentum, but France's historical dominance in head-to-head encounters cannot be ignored. The match is likely to be a low-scoring game, given France's strong defense and Portugal's tendency for tight matches in recent Euros. Expect both teams to approach cautiously, with the possibility of the game extending beyond 90 minutes. Key players like Mbappé and Fernandes could be decisive, but it may come down to a moment of individual brilliance or a set-piece to break the deadlock in what could be a closely fought battle.
Betting Tips:
- Under 2.5 Goals
- Draw at Full Time
- France to Win to Nil
- Bruno Fernandes to Score Anytime
- Kylian Mbappé to Assist
- Both Teams to Score - No
- Match to Go to Extra Time
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