class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Wednesday sees the group stages of Euro 2020 draw to a close with the highest profile game of the tournament so far and Goal is backing a tight clash<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nDefending champions Portugal face World Cup holders France in Budapest with top spot in Euro 2020 Group F yet to be decided.<\/p>\n
Didier Deschamps’ side overcame Germany 1-0 in their opening game before being held to a shock 1-1 draw by Hungary to leave them on four points, meaning they could finish anywhere in the top-three.<\/p>\n
The Portuguese, meanwhile, followed up their 3-0 win over Hungary with a 4-2 defeat against Germany to put Fernando Santos’ men in a precarious position on three points. <\/p>\n
Portugal vs France Latest Odds<\/p>\n
These two sides met in the UEFA Nations League last October when they played out a 0-0 draw in Paris, before Les Bleus claimed a 1-0 win in Lisbon a month later.<\/p>\n
The French are favourites to win on Wednesday at 5\/4 (2.25) with bet36, while a victory for Portugal can be backed at 14\/5 (3.80) and the draw at 19\/10 (2.90).<\/p>\n
Portugal vs France Team News<\/p>\n
Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after the injury-prone Barcelona forward suffered a muscle problem.<\/p>\n
Portugal are likely to still be without injured pair Joao Felix and Nuno Mendes.<\/p>\n
Portugal vs France Preview<\/p>\n
These were two of the most-fancied sides before the tournament began, yet neither has hit top gear in the two matches they have played in Group F.<\/p>\n
Portugal’s 4-2 loss to Germany was the first time the team had conceded four times in seven years, while France were far from at their best in their 1-0 win over Die Mannschaft.<\/p>\n
Both teams will be keen to avoid defeat, especially the 2016 European champions as they will be eliminated from the tournament if they lose and a buoyant Hungary beat Germany.<\/p>\n
Therefore, Wednesday night’s match could be another cagey encounter between two nations who know each other well and who have generally cancelled each other out in recent games.<\/p>\n
Portugal vs France Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
Under 1.5 goals has paid out in the last four meetings between these two countries and a repeat is offered at 2\/1 (3.00).<\/p>\n
Both teams to score ‘no’ and under 2.5 goals should also appeal at 21\/20 (2.05). <\/p>\n
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n