France VS Portugal Match Prediction
2020-10-11
18:45:00
France
VS
Portugal
Our Prediction Tip
France will win this match.
2020-10-1118:45:00 France will win this match.
France won ten matches in a row against Portugal between 1978 and 2015, but that run ended in their most recent meeting – the Euro 2016 Final. Eder’s stoppage-time goal in Paris proved the difference, as Portugal beat the hosts to claim the title.
France are after revenge as they take om Portugal for the first time since the Euro 2016 Final.
Both teams come into this game in good attacking form but Portugal did draw a blank against Spain last time out, while France were putting seven past Ukraine.
Both sides have extremely good front threes, with Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud all on target for the French last time out. For Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in their last win in this competition.
Despite Portugal’s goalless draw last time out and generally good defensive form then, you can expect goals in this game.
France have home advantage too and, as mentioned, revenge to seek after their Euro 2016 Final defeat.
These two are undoubtedly the top two teams in this group, but the World Champions are favourites to triumph against the defending champions.
France are favourites to beat Portugal at 15/13 to win with Betway.
Both teams are in excellent attacking form and both teams to score has been set at a generous best price of 23/25 with 888sport.
Over 2.5 goals has been priced at a best price of 5/4 with 888sport.
Kylian Mbappe is 17/10 with 888sport to score at any time for France, while Cristiano Ronaldo is a best price of 15/8 with 888sport for Portugal.
Both teams are in excellent form but France have home advantage and come into this game on the back of scoring seven last time out.
Leo Dubois had to withdraw from the squad and France will have several other changes to make with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Ngolo Kante and Hugo Lloris likely to come back in.
Kylian Mbappe – Stepped off the bench to score his 15th international goal in his 36th France appearance last time out. It is easy to forget he is still just 21.
Olivier Giroud – The experience striker remains key, having marked his 100th cap with his 41st and 42nd international goals.
Antoine Griezmann – The Barcelona striker remains a key part of the front three, having scored in the win against Ukraine to make it 32 goals in 81 appearances.
France have won their last five consecutive matches and are unbeaten in their last ten in all competitions. Kylian Mbappe scored the winner as they started this tournament with a 1-0 victory against Sweden, before a 4-2 win against Croatia. Last time out, Olivier Giroud scoured two of their seven goals in a 7-1 friendly win against the Ukraine.
While there have been some drop-outs, Portugal are close to full strength and could retain much of the starting line-up from the friendly with Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Still plenty left for the 35-year-old to give, despite having now scored 101 international goals in 166 appearances.
Bruno Fernandes – In fine form for Manchester United since signing and now needs to start showing that consistently for Portugal too.
Ruben Neves – Still a playmaking heart for this Portuguese side when he does feature, the Wolves midfielder is key with the ball at his feet.
Portugal drew 0-0 with Spain last time out, but they had previously made an excellent start to the UEFA Nations League last month. Joao Cancelo, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix and Andre Silva all scored in a 4-1 win against Croatia, before Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Sweden in a 2-0 victory to pass 100 goals.
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