Portugal vs France prediction and betting tips - July 5, 2024
As part of the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, a match between Portugal and France will take place in Hamburg on Friday, July 5th. The game is scheduled to start at 21:00 Central European Time. The prediction for this match has been prepared by Dailysports experts.
Portugal
The Portuguese team looked really strong in the first two matches of this Euro, securing their place in the playoffs. The defeat against Georgia shouldn't be taken too seriously, but in the Round of 16 match against Slovenia, Roberto Martinez's team had to struggle.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty, and goalkeeper Diogo Costa stepped up as the leader. In the final moments of extra time, he denied Šeško, and then delivered an incredible penalty shootout performance, saving all three shots from Slovenian players.
France
The star-studded French team has been far from impressive in the current European Championship. Deschamps' men made it to the quarter-finals without scoring a single goal from open play.
To be fair, the French conceded only once, and that was from a penalty in the match against Poland. In the Round of 16, the match against Belgium was decided by an own goal from Vertonghen.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head Meetings
- Portugal hasn't scored in two consecutive matches.
- France has conceded just one goal in their last six matches.
- Portugal's only victory over France was in the Euro 2016 final.
Portugal vs France Prediction
A match with such a high-profile billing surely deserves to be a final, but at stake is only a ticket to the semi-finals. Both teams are packed with stars, but I believe the French have a better chance of success. My bet is on their victory with a handicap of 0.
