UEFA EURO 2024: Portugal vs France Prediction
Jul 5, 2024 published
START TIME: Friday 5th July, 2024 - Kenya – 10:00pm / UK – 8:00pm
PORTUGAL VS FRANCE ON TV: Kenya – SportyTV Nigeria or SuperSport / UK – BBC
PORTUGAL VS FRANCE ONLINE: Kenya – SportyTV Nigeria or SuperSport / UK – BBC iPlayer
EXPECTED TEAMS
PORTUGAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes; Joao Palhinha, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Joao Felix; Cristiano Ronaldo
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
FRANCE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Griezmann, Thuram, Mbappe
UNAVAILABLE: Rabiot (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
PREDICTION
Despite the fact these two teams entered the tournament as two of the absolute leading contenders for the title, they have both suffered underwhelming campaigns thus far. Portugal and Roberto Martinez, captained by the fading force of Cristiano Ronaldo, needed penalties to defeat Slovenia in the Round of 16 on Monday with 120 goalless minutes preceding that win. They have underperformed throughout this calendar year and now face a French side that, whilst making a habit of playing generally poorly but going deep into tournaments, will also be frustrated with the fact they have reached this stage by scoring just three goals with two of those being own goals and the other a penalty notched by Kylian Mbappe. This has the makings of what many would describe as an ‘intriguing tactical battle’ which will likely result in a low-scoring affair featuring fewer than three goals.