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June 23 2023, 14:11 · Alex Lawes

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

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

When is Portugal vs Netherlands on and what time does it start? Portugal vs Netherlands will take place on Saturday 24th June, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)

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

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

What channel is Portugal vs Netherlands 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 Netherlands

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

THE KEY STATS

  • This is tenth competitive U21 fixture between these two nations with Portugal having had the better of the previous nine with four wins to the Netherlands' two. However, the Dutch did win 2-1 in their only previous meeting at the U21 EURO finals (group stage 2007).
  • Portugal have won four of the last six U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches between these two nations.
  • Defeat for Portugal would see them lose two successive U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches for the first time since the 2006 finals.
  • Portugal’s 2-0 loss against Georgia in their opening fixture was only their second defeat in their last 11 U21 EURO final tournament group matches.
  • Portugal have not failed to score in their last eight U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches against the Netherlands.
  • The Netherlands have lost only one of their last 12 U21 EURO final tournament group matches (W6 D5).
  • The Netherlands have not conceded a goal in their last seven U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches.
  • The Netherlands have lost only one of their last 16 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W10 D5).

THE PREDICTION

Under the management of Rui Jorge, the 2021 UEFA Under-21 European Championships runners’ up, Portugal, suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Georgia in the opening match of the 2023 tournament. The Portuguese have underperformed perennially in this competition and are now looking likely for a group stage elimination. They face a Dutch side that is strong throughout and they started with a competent, albeit fairly dull, performance against Belgium, sharing a goalless draw. The Netherlands are favourites to pile the pain in the Portuguese, though.

BETTING TIP: NETHERLANDS TO WIN