Portugal U21 vs France U21 Euro U21 Championship game: Live stream, lineups and predictions

The upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship match between Portugal U21 and France U21 promises to be a captivating encounter, as both teams are considered strong contenders in Group C. Portugal, under the long-term management of Rui Jorge, seeks to secure its first championship title. The team has historically performed well, having reached the finals on three occasions . However, they will face challenges with key absences due to injuries that could impact their performance.

There are a number of intriguing games in the first round of U21 Euro 2025 matchups, but Portugal vs. France might be the best. These two nations have a strong reputation for producing talented youngsters, so we're expecting a real battle with a lot of quality in this Group C opener.

There will be a high level of talent on the pitch here for this opening group game between these sides. Portugal have the likes of future Chelsea star Geovany Quenda and Carlos Forbs, while France are still the envy of international sides at this level with the quality they have in the squad. 

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In the friendlies running up the the EURO U21 Championships, both sides saw plenty of goals. Both sides have seen BTTS in four of their last five matches with France testing themselves against Germany, Italy and England in the build up to this tournament. This will have prepared them well for the level of opposition they will face here - they managed to avoid defeat against all three of these sides.

Portugal Under-21 possible starting lineup:

Samuel Soares; Pinheiro, Rafael Rodrigues, Rodrigo Gomes, Nazinho; Paulo Bernardo, Mateus Fernandes, Pedro Santos; Henrique Araujo, Tiago Tomas, Quenda

France Under-21 possible starting lineup:

Restes; Doukoure, Lukeba, Mawissa; Sildillia, Lepenant, Magassa, Merlin; Tel, Abline, Odobert

France U21, managed by Gérard Baticle, aims to capitalize on their recent success in the tournament after reaching the semi-finals in 2023 . The match is set for June 11th at Sihot Stadium in Trencin, Slovakia. Predictions suggest a high-scoring game with expectations of a 2-2 draw. Both teams have displayed attacking prowess in previous encounters; France holds an upper hand with three wins from their last five meetings against Portugal.

The projected lineups indicate contrasting formations: Portugal's likely deployment of a 4-3-1-2 system versus France's more defensive 3-5-2 setup . This tactical diversity adds another layer of intrigue to the match. As fans eagerly await this clash of talent and strategy, it remains essential to consider each team's historical context and current form when assessing their chances for victory.

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