Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Betting Preview & Tips 24/06/2023

Portugal and the Netherlands will look to bounce back in the Under-21 EURO qualifiers on Saturday, so here is our FREE Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Betting Preview & Tips. Neither of the leading youth sides was able to register a victory in their opening Group A match. With plenty of exciting talent in their ranks, an exciting match is anticipated between the sides this weekend. This fixture kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, and it will be shown live on UEFA TV.

Form and Team News 

Portugal was stunned in their Group A opener with a 2-0 defeat against host nation Georgia. Seleção were 2-0 down at half-time, and matters were worsened when Tomás Araújo was sent off in the closing stages. The Netherlands fared slightly better against Belgium in their maiden qualifier. Oranje held Belgium to a 0-0 draw, despite plenty of chances coming at both ends. The Netherlands had 14 shots to Belgium’s 18, but neither side could find the target.

Portugal and Netherlands have no injuries or suspensions ahead of this qualifier. Wolves regular Pedro Neto is set to start for Portugal, while Ajax star Brian Brobbey is expected to lead the line for the Netherlands. 

Match Winner Bet Tips

Even though they suffered defeat in their opening EURO qualification match, Portugal remains the narrow favourites against the Netherlands. Before the qualifiers, Portugal beat Norway (3-0) and Romania (2-0). In addition, Seleção have won 13 of their last 16 internationals and bet365 has the nation to win at 7/4 odds. The Netherlands have been solid, but unthreatening lately. Oranje’s draw against Belgium extended their unbeaten run to 16. Although, they have drawn their last three in all competitions. As a result, a Netherlands win is unlikely and 888Sport has the best odds at 7/4. But a draw is the best bet between these two sides, and BetVictor has the best odds here at 9/4 – our match winner pick for this fixture.

Under 2.5 Goals Betting

Before the EURO qualifiers, Portugal was free-scoring. However, the defeat against Georgia showed some frailties in attack that could lead to a low scorer against the Netherlands. In addition, the Netherlands have seen under 2.5 goals in their last three matches and scored just once during this run. Also, in their last five matches, Oranje has conceded once and kept four clean sheets. A close-fought match is expected between the sides and under 2.5 goals come with good value at 17/20, provided by bet365.

Correct Score Bets

Looking at the potentially cagey match between Portugal and the Netherlands in this EURO qualifier, picking a low-scoring correct score result could be a good option too. After failing to score in their respective opening matches, the competing nations will want to get on the scoresheet here. Therefore, backing a 1-1 draw could be the best selection at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium. Moreover, this selection comes with competitive odds offered by Boylesports. This bookmaker is offered 6/1 odds for a 1-1 draw between the Group A rivals. 

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Betting Tips –

Match Winner Bet – Draw – 9/4 with BetVictor

Over/Under Betting – Under 2.5 Goals – 17/20 with Bet365

Correct Score – 1-1 – 6/1 with Boylesports

Portugal and the Netherlands will be desperate to recover from lacklustre opening match performances. Ultimately, Seleção has one of the most talented squads at the EURO qualifiers currently. We are likely to see some kind of response from them. However, edging past a solid Netherlands side could prove problematic. Although Oranje has struggled for wins recently, they have kept things tight and respected the draw in previous matches.

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