Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21
The UEFA U21 Championship quarter-final encounter between Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 is shaping up to be a hard-fought battle. Both countries have deep footballing tradition in their youth ranks, but who has the edge in this high-pressure showdown?
⚔️ Head-to-Head Statistics
- Total Games Played: 10
- Portugal U21 Victory: 4
- Netherlands U21 Victory: 3
- Draws: 3
- Average Goals per Match: 3.44
- Both Teams Scored in Last 5 H2H Meetings: ✅ Yes
- H2H Source – FootyStats
Recent Form
Portugal U21:
- Unbeaten in their previous 8 games.
- At the top of their group in the 2025 tournament.
- 2 clean sheets from their 3 group-stage games.
- Key Player: Francisco Conceição (2 goals, 1 assist).
Netherlands U21:
- Mixed group-stage record: 1W, 1D, 1L.
- Drew a high-stakes game to qualify for quarterfinals.
- Key Player: Kenneth Taylor (midfield motor, 1 goal).
Match Info & Livescore
- Date: June 21, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 16:00 UTC
- Venue: Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina, Slovakia
- Live Score Updates: Sofascore Live Tracker
- Live Commentary & Lineups
Match Prediction
Based on current form, H2H patterns, and expert tips:
- Predicted Result: Portugal U21 to win
- Correct Score Tip: 2–1 or 3–1
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Total Goals: Over 2.5
SportyTrader Expert Prediction
MightyTips Prediction & Odds
Betting Odds (as of June 21)
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Portugal U21 Win | 2.10 |
| Netherlands U21 Win | 3.40 |
| Draw | 3.25 |
| BTTS – Yes | 1.70 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 1.90 |
✅ Final Thoughts
Portugal's impressive group-stage display and previous performance against the Dutch make them the odds-on favourites. While Netherlands U21 have talent, their defensive strength may prove a costly extravagance against a technically gifted Portuguese side.
Support Portugal to win, expect goals, and watch live action on Sofascore or FlashScore.
UEFA U21 Official Website- Sofascore Live Match Tracker
- FlashScore – Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21
- FootyStats H2H Page
- SportyTrader Match Preview