cal Football is Mathematics
More
More
Previews Trends Top Trends Livescore Injured players Team Comparison
Language
English
English (EN)
Español (ES)
Deutsch (DE)
Italiano (IT)
Français (FR)
Русский (RU)
Ελληνικά (GR)
Български (BG)
Român (RO)
Polski (PL)
Português (PT)
Português (Brasil)
Settings
Time Zone
cfimg
COEF
About us
What is Forebet
FAQ
Main features of Forebet
Avoid Scam
Contact
Mobile App
Categories
My Leagues
Football
Popular Leagues
Countries
International

    Portugal underdogs against France at start of U21 European Championship

    Portugal U21 vs France U21 - 06/11/2025

    Portugal underdogs against France at start of U21 European Championship
    06/10/2025 2825

    The first match for Portugal and France at the U21 Championship will be against each other and it should be a pretty interesting matchup.

    These nations are some of the most talented in Europe when it comes to football because they keep producing top-level talent year after year. Portugal just won the Nations League while France are both Euro and World Cup runners-up.

    When it comes to the U21 teams of these nations, they don’t lack any talent either. France is the favourite in this one simply because they are considered the stronger side, at least on paper.

    On paper means very little because it’s what happens on the field that matters, and we’re going to take a closer look at that. Keep reading this Portugal U21 vs France U21 preview to find out what our algorithm predicts for this clash.

    Portugal U21 vs France U21 preview

    Portugal U21 form

    Portugal made the odd choice of not playing any friendlies before this competition. Their last competitive match, any kind of match, was back in March and that might come back to haunt them a little bit.

    We’re not concerned about the fitness side of the team because that should be on point, but more so the tactical side and the cohesion of the team. Generally, they’re a pretty sturdy side with some impressive results.

    That should be a bonus but they’re also facing one of the stronger teams in the competition. As it’s the first match at the event for both, the logical goal will be to win but it won’t be easy for the Iberian country.

    France U21 team form

    France are one of the favourites to win the competition. They might not be the top favourite to win it but they have an abundance of talent which should be enough. It’s interesting to note that some of their best young players aren’t even playing because they are good enough to play for the senior team already.

    That puts things into perspective but even without them they are the favourites in this one. Minor favourites but favourites nonetheless. They did play one friendly before the competition and did fairly well.

    It wasn’t against some top side but they did win which should be good for morale. The key will be whether they can score which has at times proved a bit problematic. If they can’t score they won’t win.

    Portugal U21 vs France U21 prediction

    Our algorithm firmly predicts that this should be a win for France. It doesn’t predict an overwhelming victory, because the predicted score is 1-0 but that’s expected. There will be some nerves here and Portugal certainly aren’t a slouchy side.

    It should be competitive, it should be a good match but as with the 2006 match between those two teams, France should be able to get the win.

    Home team
    Away team
    Probability %
    1X2
    Pred
    Correct score
    Avg. goals
    Weather conditions
    Coef.
    Score
    Live
    coef.
    E21
    312544
    20-1
    0 - 1
    1.97
    56°F
    +120
    +190 +275 +120 no no no
    FT
    0 - 0(0 - 0)
    -
    - - -

    Euro U21

    E21
    2
    E21
    X
    E21
    2
    View all
    <
    September 2026
    Football predictions
    >
    {"8":"August 2026","9":"September 2026","10":"October 2026"}
    MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    010203040506
    07080910111213
    14151617181920
    21222324252627
    282930
    Cancel

    Featured match

    Nl2
    1

    Group A

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Spain U21 7 3 2 1 0 2
    2
    		 Italy U21 7 3 2 1 0 2
    3
    		 Slovakia U21 3 3 1 0 2 -1
    4
    		 Romania U21 0 3 0 0 3 -3
    Play-off Quarter-finals

    Group B

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Germany U21 9 3 3 0 0 6
    2
    		 England U21 4 3 1 1 1 1
    3
    		 Czech Rep U21 3 3 1 0 2 -2
    4
    		 Slovenia U21 1 3 0 1 2 -5
    Play-off Quarter-finals

    Group C

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Portugal U21 7 3 2 1 0 9
    2
    		 France U21 7 3 2 1 0 4
    3
    		 Georgia U21 3 3 1 0 2 -4
    4
    		 Poland U21 0 3 0 0 3 -9
    Play-off Quarter-finals

    Group D

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Denmark U21 7 3 2 1 0 2
    2
    		 Netherlands U21 4 3 1 1 1 1
    3
    		 Ukraine U21 3 3 1 0 2 -1
    4
    		 Finland U21 2 3 0 2 1 -2
    Play-off Quarter-finals

    Pick of the day

    Us1
    2
    14th
    3rd
    New England Revolution have seen both teams score in each of their last 6 Major League Soccer matches.

    Top trends

    All trends
    Copyright © 2009-2026 Forebet.com All rights reserved.