Georgia U21 vs Portugal U21 Prediction and Betting Tips | June 17th 2025
Georgia U21 will be up against Portugal U21 at the Štadión na Sihoti on Tuesday in the final group-stage game of their 2025 U21 European Championship campaign. Both sides will be desperate to get vital points to earn qualification for the quarterfinals.
Georgia were disappointed to throw away the lead as they conceded in the 89th and 102nd minutes of their 3-2 loss to France, seeing them drop to third place in the group. The Crusaders needed a last-minute winner to get all three points against Poland in the opening round of the tournament, and must win on Tuesday if they are to advance to the knockout stages.
Portugal U21 were held to a stalemate in their goalless draw against France in the opening round before picking up a thorough 5-0 victory over Poland on Saturday to go top of the group. La Esperanças came into the tournament as one of the favorites to qualify for the latter stages and only need one point from Tuesday's outing to move into the quarterfinals.
Georgia U21 vs Portugal U21 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The sides have met on only two previous occasions, going into Tuesday's clash, with both sides winning a game apiece.
- The two teams last faced off in the 2023 U21 Euros, with Georgia winning the group-stage clash 2-0.
- Portugal are one of only three teams in the tournament who are yet to concede a goal after the first two games. They are also the joint-highest-scoring side in the competition with five goals scored.
- Georgia are without a clean sheet in their last six games across all competitions.
- The Crusaders have the joint-worst defensive record in the tournament with four goals conceded after two games.
Georgia U21 vs Portugal U21 Prediction
Georgia are the underdogs going into Tuesday's game due to their significantly weaker quality, but have managed in the past to triumph against the odds and will hope to repeat such a performance.
La Esperanças are on a run of back-to-back unbeaten outings after losing their previous two games. They should comfortably pick up the necessary point this week and will only need to avoid complacency to get even more.
Prediction: Georgia U21 1-2 Portugal U21
Georgia U21 vs Portugal U21 Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Portugal U21 to win
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Six of Portugal's last eight games have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Five of Georgia’s last six games have featured both teams getting on the scoresheet)
