Belgium W vs Portugal W
Match Details
- Competition: UEFA Women's Euro 2025 – Group B, Matchday 3
- Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 2025 – 21:00 CET (20:00 BST / 19:00 UTC)
- Venue: Stade de Tourbillon, Sion
Head-to-Head (H2H)
- In the last 5 meetings, Portugal Women have won 3, Belgium Women 2, with 0 draws (FootyStats, UEFA.com).
- Overall since 2018: 2 wins for both and 2 draws.
- Trends: 60% of these games have included over 1.5 goals, but just 20% of them have seen both teams score (FootyStats).
Recent Form
Portugal Women
- Started with 1–5 loss to Spain, then showed grit in a 1–1 draw with Italy, courtesy of Diana Gomes's late goal (Diario AS).
- Still desperate to qualify, 3 points adrift of Italy and in need of a big win and other results (SheKicks).
- Ana Borges is suspended (red card vs. Italy); likely lineup change: Catarina Amado in (Sports Mole).
Belgium Women
- Eliminated after losses to Italy (0–1) and Spain (2–6) .
- Coach Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir hopeful; team boasts veterans Tessa Wullaert (93 goals) and Janice Cayman (150+ appearances) (FourFourTwo).
Prediction & Odds
- Most likely outcome: A 1–1 draw – both teams willing to finish on a high, but Portugal's desperation and Belgium's pride may cancel each other out (Sports Mole).
- Other likely scorelines:
- Portugal 2–1 win (if they attack early)
- Belgium 1–2 shock (if Wullaert finds form)
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Likely, around 60% H2H scored over 1.5 goals.
- Under 2.5 goals: 4 out of last 7 meetings were low-scoring.
⚠️ What's at Stake
- Portugal: Must win and depend on Spain beating Italy (or over Italy on goal difference). Their fate is not in their control.
- Belgium: Already knocked out, but hoping to fight back and give season-finale pride, especially with star players Wullaert and Cayman leading the way (FourFourTwo).
Quick Stats Table
| Team | H2H Record (last 5) | Recent Form | Key Absences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | W W L D L (Euro) | 1–5 Spain, 1–1 Italy | Ana Borges (susp) |
| Belgium | L L (Euro) | 0–1 Italy, 2–6 Spain | Full squad |
Watch & Live Score
- Live Score & Stats: Flashscore, LiveScore, FotMob (Flashscore, Livescores, SheKicks, Sky Sports)
- TV Streaming: See UEFA broadcast partners. In the UK: BBC iPlayer (UEFA.com).
Final Take
Portugal come into must-win territory, and Belgium want a dignified conclusion. I'm anticipating a 1–1 draw—nervy but exciting. If Portugal get off to a goal, they'll push for three points.
Kick-off: 21:00 CET. Don't miss it!
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