Portugal U19 and Norway U19 meets each other for their semi-finals meeting in the Euro Under-19 contest. In the group stage, Portugal finished at the top of their group standings with nine points, winning all their group matches. Norway on the other hand finished at the second of their group standings, with five points across their names. They won once in their group, while drawing twice, thus their five points. Portugal is already aiming to enter the finals for the sixth time in their history, for a chance to bag the title once again. On the other hand, this is the first time that Norway qualified in the semi-finals, and no appearance in the finals. The meeting between the two teams will be on July 14, 2023, at 12:00 AM (GMT+8).
Portugal U19
Portugal is a team who have been dominant throughout the season, most especially during the group stage. During the group stage, they were able to win all of their matches, making them finish at the top of the standings. From their three wins, they were able to score nine goals, and conceded just twice in their campaign. Moreover, the squad’s relentless progress is very visible, which earned them success in the international stage. Portugal booked their spots in the last four of the contest when they had a 2-1 win against Malta, who is already eliminated in the contest. However, before that, they already proved that they are a dominating team. In fact, Portugal had a 5-1 win against Italy, where a close first-half ended up as a dominating win for Portugal.
Portugal are both relying on Hugo Felix and Rodrigo Ribeiro when it comes to attacks, as they are the team’s leader in attacking. With that, expect these two and the others who were rested on their last match to start in this match.
Norway U19
Meanwhile, this is the first time that Norway qualified in the semi-finals of the contest in their history, as they does not have much appearance as well. The only semi-finals they had is during the 1992 Euro Under-18, where they ended up the third. Until then, Norway have never progressed from the group stage of the international stage. From their group stage, they finished at the second of their group, earning only five points. Those five points are from one win, and two draws in their group matches, putting them two points behind Spain. They opened their campaign from a 5-4 win against Greece, before having a 1-1 draw against Iceland and Spain. Norway are now hungry to finally enter the finals and try to win a title for their nation.
Norway are looking to lean on Niklas Odegard, and Alwande Roaldsoy in scoring goals, as they have been their top two in their campaign. Moreover, Vetle Walle Egeli will captain Norway, leading them as they hope for a title.
Prediction:
Portugal U19 (2.0)
Odds: -0.87
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