Portugal U-21 vs Netherlands U-21: UEFA Euro U-21 Live Stream, Form Guide, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

Following a disappointing start to their campaign, Portugal Under-21s will face Netherlands Under-21s in Group A of the Under-21 Euro 2023 Championships on Saturday. In their first match, Rui Jorge’s team endured a difficult 2-0 defeat against the co-hosts, Georgia. Meanwhile, the Netherlands’ Under-21 team played to a goalless draw against Belgium.

In their first-ever appearance at the Under-21 European Championships, Georgia faced a tough challenge against Portugal, the 2021 runners-up. However, defensive errors proved costly for Georgia as they conceded two goals before halftime. Despite Portugal’s dominance in possession and shots on goal, they couldn’t break through Georgia’s well-organized defense. With one game played, Portugal finds themselves at the bottom of the group, trailing the Netherlands by just one point. The defeat to Georgia also ended Portugal’s 15-game scoring streak since the 2021 final.

Despite their first-half dominance, the Netherlands had to rely on an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to keep Belgium at bay in the second half. Verbruggen’s six saves earned him the man of the match award, and the Netherlands secured a hard-earned point, currently placing them second in Group A. Their disciplinary record gives them the edge over Belgium, with two yellow cards compared to three. The Dutch team has been solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets in their last five matches and conceding only five goals in 16 games since their loss to Germany in the 2021 semi-finals.

Probable lineups

Portugal Under-21 probable starting lineup: Biai, Carlos, Amaro, Penetra, Tavares, Neves, Dantas, Almeida, Conceicao, Araujo, Neto

Netherlands Under-21 probable starting lineup: Verbruggen, Rensch, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Hartman, Timber, Gravenberch, Ekkelenkamp, Taylor, Summerville, Brobbey

Form guide

Portugal Under-21

Netherlands Under-21

Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21 Live Schedule and Fixture

The UEFA Euro U-21 match between Portugal U21 and Netherlands U21 will take place at Mikheil Meskhis sakhelobis stadioni on Saturday at 9:30 pm IST.

Where to watch Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21?

Football fans in Portugal can catch the live action via RTP Play.

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