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Portugal -21 vs Netherlands -21 Prediction & Betting Tips - Euro U21
by Joseph King | in Football Predictions
A potentially decisive second of three group stage games in the U21 European Championship Group A sees second-place Netherlands taking on fourth-place Portugal. The Netherlands were given a tough match by Belgium in their group opener, arguably being fortunate to earn a point in a 0-0 draw. Meanwhile, 2021 U21 Euros runners-up Portugal suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to host nation Georgia in their first game. This leaves the Dutch trailing leaders Georgia by two points while Portugal sit bottom of the group on zero points.
There is a lot of talent in this Netherlands squad. Recognizable names playing for some of Europe’s top teams make this a squad that has the ability to win the competition. Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, Leeds’ Crysencio Summerville and Ajax quartet Quentin Timber, Brian Brobbey, Kenneth Taylor and Devyne Rensch are the names that stand out the most. The young Oranje also enter this fixture on an extended unbeaten run of 16 matches, although they have seen four of their last five end in a stalemate. Somewhat worryingly for manager Erwin Van de Looi’s men is that they have failed to find the net in their last two appearances, the first time that has happened to the U21 team since 2018.
Portugal had won 13 of their last 15 heading into the group stage opener against Georgia. It goes without saying that the Seleção were overwhelming favorites to kick off their campaign with the three points. Two first half goals by Georgia meant that Portugal were playing catchup for the entire second half. The 2021 runners-up were wasteful, firing off 17 shots with only four landing on target. It was the first time that Portugal had failed to score since their 1-0 defeat to Germany in the final two years ago. Rui Jorge’s men had previously been in free-scoring form, registering 26 goals in seven games prior to the group stage opener. They’ve now lost games in their last four appearances for the first time since October of 2019.Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
The Best Betting Odds for Portugal -21 v Netherlands -21 Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.75 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
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2.7 | 3.3 | 2.52 |
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2.78 | 3.23 | 2.73 |
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2.78 | 3.23 | 2.73 |
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2.66 | 3.48 | 2.56 |
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2.66 | 3.48 | 2.56 |
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2.7 | 3 | 2.5 |
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2.69 | 3.44 | 2.56 |
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2.7 | 3.3 | 2.55 |
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2.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
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2.7 | 3.45 | 2.55 |
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2.8 | 3.4 | 2.45 |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 2.45 |
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2.77 | 3.37 | 2.5 |
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Portugal -21 vs Netherlands -21 Form
Portugal -21 and Netherlands -21's standings in the Euro U21
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
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3
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3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Portugal -21 and Netherlands -21 Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2023 - Euro U21
6 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
3 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
31 May 2021 - Euro U21
31 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
28 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 May 2021 - Euro U21
28 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
25 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
18 Nov 2020 - Euro U21
20 Nov 2018 - Euro U21
23 Mar 2018 - Euro U21
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2023 - Euro U21
6 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
3 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
31 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
16 Nov 2018 - Euro U21
27 Mar 2018 - Euro U21
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2023 - Euro U21
3 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
31 May 2021 - Euro U21
30 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
27 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
24 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
2/3 (67%)
0/3 (0%)
1/3 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jun 2021 - Euro U21
31 May 2021 - Euro U21
30 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
0/4 (0%)
3/4 (75%)
1/4 (25%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2023 - Euro U21
27 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
24 Mar 2021 - Euro U21
18 Nov 2020 - Euro U21
Portugal -21 vs Netherlands -21 Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
18 Nov 2020 - Euro U21
Portugal -21 against Netherlands -21 Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Formation : 5 - 2 - 3
Most goals and assists
Portugal -21
Netherlands -21
A. Almeida
(1 Goals)
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T. Dantas
(1 Goals)
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J. Neves
(1 Goals)
B. Brobbey
(1 Goals)
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K. Taylor
(1 Goals)
P. Neto
(1 Assists)
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F. Silva
(1 Assists)
W. Burger
(1 Assists)
Portugal -21 - Netherlands -21 Key Points
- The Dutch defense has been near impenetrable, keeping 12 clean sheets in their last 16 fixtures across all competitions.
- The Netherlands have allowed a total of only two goals against in their last 12 outings.
- Five of Portugal’s last seven matches have seen them concede at least one goal.
- Two of Portugal’s last four games have ended in defeat while the Netherlands are yet to lose in their last 16.
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Our Portugal -21 vs Netherlands -21 Prediction
This is a hugely important match for both teams and could very well determine which of these two sides advance to the knockout stages. Portugal will be the more desperate of the two sides after losing their opener to Georgia. The Netherlands, however, have a meeting with Georgia on the final matchday meaning two draws and a win will likely be enough to see them through to the knockout stages. Draw no bet is vital here as this very well could turn into a tight match which ends in a stalemate. However, we can’t ignore the talent in this Dutch team and think they will edge this more of the time. Our U21 Portugal vs U21 Netherlands prediction is for the Netherlands draw no bet.
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