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June 26 2023, 13:42 · Alex Lawes

Portugal vs Belgium Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

Portugal vs Belgium Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
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THE FACTS

When is Portugal vs Belgium on and what time does it start? Portugal vs Belgium will take place on Tuesday 27th June, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)

Where is Portugal vs Belgium taking place? Portugal vs Belgium will take place at Mikheil Meskhis sakhelobis Stadioni in Tbilisi, Georgia

Where can I get tickets for Portugal vs Belgium? Ticket information for Portugal vs Belgium can be found on each country’s national team website

What channel is Portugal vs Belgium on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Portugal vs Belgium

Where can I stream Portugal vs Belgium in the UK? If Portugal vs Belgium is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go

THE KEY STATS

  • Four of the previous five U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches between Portugal and Belgium have finished level. The remaining fixture was won by Belgium.
  • Portugal have lost only two of their last 25 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W21 D2).
  • Portugal have lost only two of their last 12 U21 EURO final tournament group matches (W7 D3).
  • Portugal’s previous record in their final match in the group stage at the U21 finals is W6 D1.
  • Belgium have won only one of their last 11 U21 EURO final tournament matches (D4 L6).
  • Belgium have lost only two of their last 17 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W10 D5).
  • Belgium are aiming to reach the knockout phase at the U21 finals for the second time. Their previous appearance was in 2007.

THE PREDICTION

Under the management of Rui Jorge, Portugal have continued to underperform at a UEFA Under-21 European Championships. They began their group stage campaign with a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Georgia and followed it up by sharing a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands the other day. They can still qualify, though, by winning this match and hoping the Dutch fail to beat group leaders, Georgia. Belgium have a strong midfield and attack in this competition, with the likes of Aster Vranckx and Charles De Ketelaere. This should be a thriller in Tbilisi with both sides desperate for the points.

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