Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Euro U21

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Preview

• Tournament: Euro U21 Championship 2025
• Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 16:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Stadion Pon Dubnom, Zilina

The first quarterfinal of the 2025 UEFA Euro U21 will see Portugal U21 aiming to maintain their dominant form in the tournament by getting a compelling win over an inconsistent Netherlands U21 side on Saturday, 21 June. The Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 clash will take place at the Stadion Pon Dubnom at 16:00 PM GMT.

Portugal U21 were able to steamroll through most of their opponents in Group C, picking up seven points from three games. What is rather impressive is that they didn't concede a single goal in the group stages, keeping three clean sheets and also scoring seven goals to top their group!

Rui Jorge will be determined for his side to maintain their stellar form and produce an efficient performance in the quarterfinal. He will, of course, urge his side to maintain their stubborn defensive shape that has served them well so far, but will also need his players to be clinical and decisive on the transitions for them to get a big win.

Netherlands U21 were only able to secure progression to the quarter-finals by winning their final group game. They picked up just four points from three matches, winning just one of them as they scored five goals but also conceded four goals in the group stages.

Michael Reiziger has to make his side defensively sturdier, and for them to maintain a stringent line to keep this dangerous Portuguese side quiet. He'll need his players to work hard to outwit their opponents, but also for them to be efficient in converting their opportunities to have a chance of making it into the semifinals.

Portugal U21 National Football Team News

Rui Jorge has been fortunate enough that none of his major players picked up any injury concerns in the group stages. He isn't missing any players due to suspension and will have a fully available squad for the quarterfinals.

Netherlands U21 National Football Team News

Michael Reiziger will be missing the services of midfielder Youri Regeer after he was sent off in their last game against Ukraine U23. Fortunately for him, he won't be missing any more players because of injuries or suspension issues.

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Predicted Lineups

Portugal U21 National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeper: Samuel Soares

Defenders: Rodrigo Pinheiro, Chico Lamba, Joao Muniz, Flavio Nazinho

Midfielders: Diego Nascimento, Paulo Bernardo, Gustavo Sa

Forwards: Geovany Quenda, Roger Fernandes, Tiago Tomas

Netherlands U21 National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs

Defenders: Devyne Rensch, Rav van den Berg, Jorrel Hato, Ian Maatsen

Midfielders: Luciano Valente, Kenneth Taylor, Ryan Flamingo

Forwards: Million Manhoef, Ruben van Bommel, Thom van Bergen

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced each other on 14 occasions in the past. Out of that, Portugal U21 have won five times and the Netherlands U21 National Football team have won three times. In their last five meetings, Portugal U21 have won twice and Netherlands U21 have only won once.

Key Players to Watch in Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21

Geovany Quenda (Portugal U21)

Geovany Quenda has been a blistering figure in Portugal U21's frontline so far in the U21 Euros, having scored three goals in the group stages and managing to do so with a brilliant 38% goal conversion rate.

He will look to torment the opposition defenders with his speedy runs down the wide areas and glide into more central areas to cause chaos. Quenda will be tasked to deliver accurate crosses into the middle, but also be encouraged to get into more goal-scoring positions and clinically finish off chances to guide his side to the semifinals.

Ruben van Bommel (Netherlands U21)

Ruben van Bommel has been a menacing threat for opponents with his clever movement down the wide areas and has also taken up the creative role for his side. He has managed one assist in three games, averaging two key passes per game.

The 20-year-old will need to be clever and unpredictable with his movement down the left to trouble the Portuguese backline, but his teammates will need him to nail the final passes to set up big chances and significantly enhance the Netherlands' goal threat.

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction

The recent meetings between these two under-21 sides have been pretty entertaining and chaotic affairs as well. Considering how both sides showed their desire to play free-flowing attacking football, their upcoming clash should be a pretty thrilling end-to-end battle.

While both sides should have a chance to get an advantage, Portugal U21's defensive sturdiness and ruthlessness in finishing their chances give them an edge, and they should be able to nudge aside the Netherlands side.

Prediction: Portugal U21 3-1 Netherlands U21

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