Netherlands U21 vs. France U21 5/31/21 UEFA U21 Euro Cup Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Netherlands U21 and France U21 are clashing at Bozsik Stadion in the U21 Euro Cup quarterfinals.

Netherlands is a solid team, and they have ended the group stage without a loss, but their defense hasn’t been the best, and Netherlands has conceded at least 1 goal in each of their 3 games. In their last game against Hungary, Netherlands was the dominant team with an impressive 64% of ball possession, 9 shots on goal, 8 corner kicks, 9 big chances created, and a solid 88% of the correct passes. It took a while for Netherlands to score a goal, but they did it in the 42^nd minute, and they were able to score 5 more goals in the second half. Netherlands has won this match 6-1. Netherlands’ roster is filled with you and talented players, starting with Kluivert from Leipzig, and Bakker from PSG, but their other players shouldn’t be disregarded just because they are playing in the Eredivisie. Gakbo is the leading goalscorer for Netherlands with 2 goals. This U21 Euro Cup is a good competition, and the soccer is great, but I’m not sure how far can Netherlands go with only the offense.

Same as the main French national squad is one of the best in the world, their U21 squad is as well. France has lost their opening match in this competition against Denmark, but they recovered nicely with 2 wins, and they have advanced to the next stage. Edouard is the leading goalscorer for France with 2 goals. If you think Netherlands has a good roster, you haven’t seen France’s roster. Upamecano, Konate, Disasi, Fofana, Aouar, Camavinga, Diaby, Gouiri, all players that are the future of World and French soccer. In their last game against Iceland, France was the better team with 75% of ball possession, 2 shots on goal, 8 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and 90% of the correct passes. Despite all the possession, France was struggling with creating and using their chances, but they were able to score 2 goals, and they have won this match 0-2. France is definitely one of the favorites to win this competition, especially with England out of the competition, but they won’t have an easy game against Netherlands.

These two teams have played plenty of times against each other, and it’s hard to say who is better at the moment, but I’m sure it will be a good game. France might be a more experienced team, but Netherlands is scoring a ton of goals, and they will be a threat here. I’m sticking to goals.