Portugal vs. France 6/23/21 Euro Cup 2021 Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Portugal and France are clashing at Ferenc Puskas Arena in round 3 of Group F in the Euro Cup 2021. Portugal is in danger of being knocked out of the tournament if they don’t win this game. France is at the top of the table with 4 points, but they also need a win here to stay there and to qualify to the next stage.

Portugal has only 1 loss in their last 8 games, but that loss came at the wrong time. Portugal is a fantastic team, a stacked team, we all know that, but I think Ronaldo is doing more harm than good to this team right now. In their last game against Germany, Portugal has had 43% of ball possession, 2 shots on goal, 6 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and 86% of the correct passes. After the first few minutes, Portugal was under massive pressure from Germany, but they broke out by scoring a goal in the 15^th minute. By the end of the first half, Portugal has scored 2 own goals, and they were losing 1-2. With 2 more conceded goals in the second half, Portugal has lost this match 2-4. At the moment, Portugal is in 3^rd place, and if they lose, they might be getting knocked out of the tournament. Ronaldo has scored 3 goals for Portugal, and he will be playing in the starting lineup. This is a crucial game for Portugal, but we saw their defense is vulnerable, and that will be a problem for them in this game.

France has been struggling a bit in the attacking end with scoring goals, but their defense has been outstanding so far in this tournament. This is the group where anything can happen, but France has the advantage at the moment, and as long as they don’t lose in this game, they will be advancing to the next stage. Griezmann is the only goalscorer for France with 1 goal so far. France has lost Dembele for the rest of the tournament because of the knee injury, but France has enough depth to compensate for that loss. In their last game against Hungary, France has had 66% of ball possession, 4 shots on goal, 3 corner kicks, 4 big chances created, and a high 91% of the correct passes. France has created many chances in this game, but it all seemed to be forced by Mbappe and the rest of the attackers. This game has ended in a 1-1 draw. France is also a stacked team, probably the best in Europe, but they are not playing as well as they did in the Euro Cup, and they will definitely need it if they want to reach the finals of this competition.

Portugal has won only 1 game against France, and the pressure is on them in this game. France is the better and more complete team, especially on the defensive end. I know Portugal must win here, but so does France, and I think France will get it.