Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squeezed past Slovenia after a penalty shootout win to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, where they will next face Kylian Mbappe's France.
Ronaldo missed a penalty to win the game in extra time but stepped up to take the first in the shootout, where Diogo Costa made three saves to send Portugal to the last eight of the competition.
France left it late in their Round of 16 match against Belgium and struggled to create any real goal scoring opportunities, but a Jan Vertonghen own goal fired them to this stage.
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The Sporting News takes a look at the best bets and provides all the facts you need to make your picks ahead of this one.
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Portugal vs. France prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Draw
- Score prediction: Portugal 0-0 France
France have struggled for goals at this tournament but have been good defensively. In fact, they've allowed an Expected Goals Against (xGA) tally of just 2.63 at Euro 2024 — the lowest of any side in the quarterfinal, and second lowest at the tournament overall after Serbia (2.57).
Portugal appeared to force their attacks and Ronaldo was ridiculously wasteful vs. Slovenia, often putting himself before his team — which nearly sent them packing.
Masked man Kylian Mbappe hasn't been at it since his broken nose, and Les Bleus' attacking threat often relies on his individual brilliance.
| BetMGM
(USA) |
| Portugal win | +220 |
| Draw | +220 |
| France win | +135 |
Both teams
to score | Y: +105
N: -145 |
Over / Under
2.5 goals | O: +135
U: -190 |
Portugal
-1.5 goals | +230 |
France
+1.5 goals | +160 |
Portugal vs. France match facts
- Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
- Kickoff time: 9 p.m. local (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT)
- Location: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg, Germany)
- Last meeting: Portugal 2-2 France (June 23, 2021 | Euro 2020 Group F)
Portugal vs. France best bet
- Pick: Under 1.5 goals
- Odds: +155 ( BetMGM )
Despite winning their group and now reaching the quarterfinal, Portugal have failed to score in their last two matches at Euro 2024.
France are also yet to score a goal from open play as their three goals at the tournament have been courtesy of two own goals and a penalty.
Portugal vs. France alternate bet
- Pick: Either team to win on a penalty shootout
- Odds: +750 ( BetMGM )
Given the previous picks and neither side looking too confident when in on goal, this one could head to a penalty shootout. Picking either Portugal or France to win in the shootout provides some good value.
Portugal vs. France prop bet
- Pick: Cristiano Ronaldo 2+ shots in first half
- Odds: +130 ( FanDuel )
No player at this tournament so far has had as many shots as Portugal's main man, and yet he is still sat on zero goals. But anyone who has seen Ronaldo play over the years will know all too well that won't stop him from trying and trying over and over, until he sees the ball in the back of the net.
It's important to note that this bet is strictly for shots, not shots on target, which should hit given he's averaging nearly five shots per game at the tournament so far.
Portugal vs. France live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | FOX | Fubo , Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN4, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | BBC1 | BBC iPlayer app and website |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Portugal vs. France from the Volksparkstadion will be televised in the United States on Fox. This channel is available to stream on Fubo , who are offering a FREE seven-day trial. ViX is also an option for Spanish listeners.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC .
UK: Friday’s match will be shown in the UK on BBC1 and the fans can stream on BBC iPlayer app and website.
Canada: TSN is the main English-language broadcasters for Euro 2024 while TVA provides French options.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to watch on JioTV and Sony LIV. Portugal vs. France can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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