Game Preview: Portugal vs France (Euro Cup 2024)
Portugal and France face off in a highly anticipated Euro Cup 2024 match. Both teams have showcased solid defenses throughout the tournament, with few goals scored against them. As they prepare to clash, fans can expect a tightly contested game with high stakes.
Key Stats & Insights
- Both teams have scored in only one of France’s matches and one of Portugal’s games at this tournament.
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last two European Championship games against France.
- France have kept 4 clean sheets in their past 5 matches.
Team Form and Performance
Portugal – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 9 wins, 1 loss
- Goals: Averaging 3.0 goals per game
- Shots on Goal: 7.5 per game
- Attempts: 18.0 per game
- Possession: 65.1%
- Corners: 7.8 per game
- Defense: Conceding 0.5 goals per game from 2.0 shots on goal
Top Players:
- Bruno Fernandes: 5 goals, 6 assists
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 goals
- Goncalo Ramos: 3 goals
- Diogo Costa: 7 clean sheets
France – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 7 wins, 3 draws
- Goals: Averaging 2.7 goals per game
- Shots on Goal: 6.8 per game
- Attempts: 21.1 per game
- Possession: 60.5%
- Corners: 6.4 per game
- Defense: Conceding 0.4 goals per game from 2.1 shots on goal
Top Players:
- Kylian Mbappe: 8 goals, 5 assists
- Olivier Giroud: 3 goals
- Youssouf Fofana: 2 goals
- Mike Maignan: 3 clean sheets
Head-to-Head Records
The last meeting between Portugal and France was on June 23, 2021, in the UEFA Euro, which ended in a draw. France has won two of the last three encounters, making them slight favorites. Over the past three games, France has scored 3 goals while Portugal has netted 2.
Player Form and Availability
Portugal’s Likely Lineup (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
- Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva
- Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao
France’s Likely Lineup (4-3-1-2):
- Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
- Defenders: Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez
- Midfielders: N’Golo Kante, Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni
- Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Portugal Win: 3.40
- Draw: 3.00
- France Win: 2.35
A low-scoring game is anticipated, with Under 2.5 Goals having the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market favors the “No” option at 1.73.
Predictions
France is expected to maintain their strong defensive form, making it challenging for Portugal to score. We predict a narrow 0-1 victory for France, with a clean sheet likely for Les Bleus.
Betting Tip: Bet on BTTS No at 1.73, expecting at least one team to fail to score.