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June 30 2023, 16:17 · Alex Lawes

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

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

When is England U21 vs Portugal U21 on and what time does it start? England U21 vs Portugal U21 will take place on Sunday 2nd July, 2023 - 17:00 (UK)

Where is England U21 vs Portugal U21 taking place? England U21 vs Portugal U21 will take place at Stadium in City, Country

Where can I get tickets for England U21 vs Portugal U21? Ticket information for England U21 vs Portugal U21 can be found on each country’s national team website

What channel is England U21 vs Portugal U21 on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for England U21 vs Portugal U21

Where can I stream England U21 vs Portugal U21 in the UK? If England U21 vs Portugal U21 is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go

THE KEY STATS

  • Portugal have won each of the previous three U21 EURO final tournament matches between these two nations; 3-1 (2002), 1-0 (2015) and 2-0 (2021) all in the group stage.
  • England are aiming to reach the U21 EURO semi-finals for the tenth time.
  • England have won 12 of their last 14 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (D1 L1).
  • England have won their last four U21 EURO final tournament matches.
  • England won 2-0 each of their previous three matches at the 2023 finals.
  • England have opened the scoring inside of the opening 15 minutes in three of their last four U21 EURO final tournament matches.
  • England are the only team who have yet to concede a goal at U21 EURO 2023.
  • Portugal have lost only two of their last 26 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W22 D2).
  • Portugal have only failed to score in two of their last 47 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches.
  • Portugal are through to the knockout phase for the third time in their last four U21 EURO final tournament appearances.
  • Portugal have lost only two of their last ten U21 EURO final tournament matches (W7 D1).

THE PREDICTION

Under the management of Lee Carsley, England have been absolutely exceptional in the 2023 UEFA Under-21 European Championships. The Young Lions won all three of their group stage matches by two goals to nil and they have been one of, alongside France, the most impressive sides in the tournament. Portugal struggled in the group stages after beginning with a 2-0 loss to Georgia but a dramatic, late and controversial victory over Belgium in their final group game means they have squeezed through. England, though, are firm favourites for this one and will be eyeing up a semi-final against either Georgia or Israel.

BETTING TIP: ENGLAND TO WIN

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