England U21 v Portugal U21 Prediction: Another Young Lions Win?

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Friday’s U21 International clash between England and Portugal

Our Prediction: England To Win (17/20) | England 2-1 Portugal (7/1)

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England U21 welcome Portugal U21 to Ashton Gate on Friday evening, with both nations preparing for next summer’s European Under-21 Championship in Albania and Serbia.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some odds and betting angles for Friday’s fixture:

England U21 v Portugal U21 – Friday, 7.30pm

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• England secured qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship after collecting 23 points from ten group matches (W7, D2, L1). Lee Carsley’s side scored 23 goals during that campaign, although they finished with a disappointing 3-1 defeat against the Republic of Ireland.
• The Young Lions have won their last two meetings with Portugal, including an entertaining 4-2 friendly victory in March 2025. England also beat the Portuguese 1-0 in the 2023 European Championship quarter-finals, with another home victory available at 17/20 with William Hill.

• Portugal also secured their place at next summer’s European Championship, topping their qualifying group with 25 points from ten fixtures (W8, D1, L1). Luís Freire’s side scored an impressive 35 goals, finishing their campaign with consecutive victories over Gibraltar and Czechia.
• Defensive performances have been particularly impressive, with Portugal conceding just twice in ten qualifying matches and keeping nine clean sheets. Both goals came during September’s 2-1 defeat in Bulgaria, with the visitors available at 23/10 with William Hill to secure victory in Bristol.

*All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*

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