Portugal vs France Prediction 06.07.2024 | EURO 2024

• Competition: EURO 2024
• Date: 06.07.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg)

It is a matter of taste whether the quarter-final derby of EURO 2024 is a duel between Germany and Spain or this one between France and Portugal. One thing is certain, the winners will be in the narrowest circle of candidates for the trophy.

The image of tears on Cristiano Ronaldo's face traveled throughout football Europe and the world. The missed penalty for the victory against Slovenia hit this veteran and legend of the game very hard. He redeemed himself in the penalty shootout and Costa became the first goalkeeper to save 3 penalties in the series. Portugal has a very difficult road ahead of them to repeat the success of 2016, because they will have to overcome the World Cup runner-up France and then Spain or Germany in the semi-finals.

According to the previous results at this EURO, it seems that the France matches were not too interesting. No Tricolor player scored in open play. Twice the rivals scored an own goal while Mbappe hit the penalty against Poland. One thing is for sure, the defense have done a superb job. Saliba proves that he is one of the best defenders in the world and that the great performance at Arsenal is not a coincidence, while Kante commands the back line of the midfield and shows that playing in Saudi Arabia did not affect his quality and commitment too much.

Portugal vs France pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Inspiration could be the key factor for this match. At the previous EURO, these two teams played 2-2, but if we go back, we see that in the 4 matches before that, it did not happen that more than one goal was scored. Is this a match in which Deschamp's side will finally score a goal from open play? Portugal is dangerous but France is the overall stronger team. Especially because of the fast and solid defense. Few goals is something that could be the best bet here. Under 2.5 goals is the least risky in any case.