Belgium – Portugal : Preview & Prediction
For many months now, Belgium has been considered one of the big favorites of this Euro 2020. And it is not the group stage of the European competition that will be able to make us say the opposite. For the moment, Roberto Martinez’s team is making a very strong impression. For her entry into the running, she did not deal with Russia in detail. Despite a trip to St. Petersburg, Belgium left no chance for its opponent of the day (3-0). And the Red Devils were able to confirm on the second day against Denmark. Yet jostled at the break, the Belgian selection was able to count on the entry into play of Kevin De Bruyne to change the outcome of this meeting (2-1). Finally, Belgium easily secured its first place on the last day against Finland (3-0).
The Red Devils therefore land in full confidence for the round of 16! Especially since it will be necessary to be there, since they find the defending champion of this Euro: Portugal. And Fernando Santos’ team had to work hard to reach this stage of the competition. Present in the pool of death, she has already had a lot of trouble to overcome Hungary when entering the running. It was not until the last minutes that the Lusitanians offered the victory (3-0). Then regaining Germany, Portugal did not make the weight on the lawn of the Mannschaft (4-2). And the Portuguese players found the France team for the last meeting of this group stage.
After a very high-quality first period, Portugal struggled more in the second half. Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates had to settle for a draw (2-2). A point which allows them to finish among the best thirds of this Euro 2020. As in 2016, the Lusitanian team therefore dreams of achieving the same course and keeping its coronation. However, she did not expect to fall on such a team in the round of 16. Present at the head of Belgium since 2016, Roberto Martinez dreams of winning a great title with this golden generation. Already very close to doing so in 2018, Belgium had only yielded in the semi-final against the future winner of the World Cup, France.
For this edition of the Euro, Belgium seems to land stronger than ever. We could see it during the group stage, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are still present in major competitions! And it’s hard to imagine them leaving the competition so quickly. Despite an even stronger workforce than in 2016, Portugal is still struggling to convince in the game. Quite the opposite of the Belgian selection which can accelerate when it wishes. And that is why we do not give many chances to Portuguese players. Having been able to build up confidence during the group stage, the Red Devils will have the opportunity to demonstrate their level against the defending champion. They will certainly not miss this important first date.
Belgium is one of the big favorites of this Euro 2020.
Belgium has not lost since 12 games.
Belgium can count on Romelu Lukaku, already scorer of three goals in the competition.
Portugal have won just two of their last five meetings.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in this Euro, with five goals.
This meeting will take place on the Seville side.
This is one of the round of 16 of Euro 2020 that you absolutely should not miss! Two of the big favorites of European competition are found in the round of 16. Belgium, however, seems superior to its opponent of the day. The Red Devils are still impressive, for many years now. Only one coronation is missing to crown this golden generation. Victory for Belgium!
Belgium – Portugal : Betting Tips
Belgium – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
