The UEFA Women’s U19 Championship Group B showdown between Netherlands Women U19 and Portugal Women U19 takes place on 21 June 2025, with kick-off at 19:00 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 18:00 BST in the UK. This fixture promises to be a key contest as both sides aim to secure vital points in a closely contested group.
Portugal arrive in buoyant mood after a commanding 4-1 victory over England U19 W, while the Netherlands will be eager to respond following an opening result that left them hungry for more. Expect an engaging battle as both teams look to stamp their authority early in the tournament.
How are both teams coming into this?
Portugal Women U19 have shown their attacking prowess in the opening match, moving the ball slickly through midfield and creating high-quality chances. Their 4-1 win highlighted a clinical finishing touch and a defence capable of absorbing pressure before hitting on the counter.
Meanwhile, Netherlands Women U19 have displayed a balanced approach in their first outing, blending possession-based build-up with quick transitions. While they didn’t find the back of the net as freely as they would have liked, their disciplined structure and work-rate suggest they can improve as the tournament progresses.
Our forecast
We expect an open and competitive game. Portugal’s attacking confidence should carry them forward, but the Netherlands’ organisation and home support could tilt the balance. Over 2.5 goals looks a strong possibility given both sides’ willingness to commit players forward.
In terms of result, a narrow Portugal win or a high-scoring draw seems most likely. We’ll side with Portugal under 2.5 goals in total and recommend backing both teams to score, as each defence has been tested already in the opening fixtures.
Best odds
Bet365: Netherlands 2.80 / Draw 3.30 / Portugal 2.75
William Hill: Netherlands 2.85 / Draw 3.25 / Portugal 2.70
Betfair: Netherlands 2.78 / Draw 3.28 / Portugal 2.72
