Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 21.06.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 17:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Preview and Team News

Portugal U21 Team News

Despite a heavy start to the tournament, Portugal solidified their status as one of the favourites. Their 5-0 and 4-0 victories over Poland and Georgia were enough to secure the first spot in the group.

Rui Jorge’s men have yet to concede a goal in this competition. They’ve been solid in their defence and currently boast one of the best squads in Europe, which was clearly visible in the last two games.

There are no injury or suspension worries for Portugal. Geovany Quenda, the team’s top scorer with three goals, will be a massive threat for the Netherlands in the upcoming playoffs. 

Portugal U21 predicted lineup vs Netherlands U21: (4-3-3): Soares; Nazinho, Muniz, Lamba, Pinheiro; Bernardo, Nascimento, M. Fernandes; R. Fernandes, Tomas, Quenda.

Netherlands U21 Team News

Netherlands just scraped into the quarterfinals by beating Ukraine in the final game of the group. Surprisingly, they only grabbed a single point in the first two matches, which was unexpected from one of the tournament’s favourites.

They were a formidable force and could defeat everyone, but will need to improve. It’s obvious that the Dutch side have experienced significant problems in the defence. The realization of chances was also an issue. For example, against Denmark, they had 28 total attempts and 2.92 xG, but they still lost.

Luciano Valente and Thom van Bergen were the architects of the victory over Ukraine. We also expect more from Ruben van Bommel and Kenneth Taylor. 

Netherlands U21 predicted lineup vs Portugal U21: (4-3-3): Refs; Rensch, van den Berg, Hato, Maatsen; Flamingo, Valente, Taylor; Manhoef, van Bergen, van Bommel.

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction 

• Pick: Portugal to Win
• Odds: 2.32 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Portugal U21 2-1 Netherlands U21

So far, Portugal have shown one of the best performances in Euro U21. In almost every position, they have top players. This is what you need to advance further in the competition.

The Netherlands, on the other hand, barely survived a scare and only secured a berth in the playoffs on the final day. They need a comeback. Michael Reiziger’s men have had coordination trouble, which could be a problem against Portugal.

We think they have what it takes to win on Saturday. It will be a close and tense clash, but eventually Rui Jorge’s squad should claim the victory. Our first pick here would be Portugal to win. 

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both Teams to Score
• Odds: 1.54 (22Bet)

We’re at the playoffs, where teams cannot afford to make mistakes, or it could cost them elimination. During the group stage, both clubs were prolific and scored often, but in the quarterfinals, they’re more likely to choose a careful approach.

Nevertheless, we don’t expect a completely closed match, and the sides should receive their chances. Also, in the previous five consecutive H2Hs, we saw an exchange of goals between Portugal and the Netherlands.

It’s probably going to be a physical game, but not without goals. Therefore, our second pick would be both teams to score. 

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