Portugal v France preview and tips – The FINAL countdown

The final is played in Stade de France. Portugal is looking for their first major trophy. France want to win their 4th.

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Portugal

I have mentioned before my belief that Portugal will be the winnner of Euro 2016. They qualified with one way or another during this campaign where they prove cynical. Fernando Santos’ team came 3rd in their group and qualified with 3 draws. Their scores were: 1-1 vs Iceland, 0-0 vs Austria and 3-3 vs Hungary. In the last game they went behind 3 times, but managed to equalise all 3 of them.

Portugal improved in the knock out matches. They first beat Croatia in the extra time (1-0), then qualified against Poland on penalties (1-1) and finally they have beaten Wales (2-0) with an -long expected- excellent performance.

CR7 has been the 1st player in history to score in a 4th successive Euro. He also equalised Platini’s 9 goals in the tournament and is… flashing to overtake him.

Portugal is usually strong defensively. Pepe did not play in the semi final but calls himself available to start William Carvalho also returns from suspension.

Possible line-up
Portugal: Rui Patrício; Cédric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Adrien, João Mário, Renato Sanches; Nani, Ronaldo.
Doubtful: Pepe (thigh)

France

France have won their last ten games against Portugal, a run dating back to 1975. Les Bleus also won EURO 1984 and World Cup 1998 on home soil, so their only success outside the borders came in the EURO 2000.

Two wins and one draw was France’s results in the group stage. Firstly they managed to win 2-1 against Romania late in the game, then they scored twice in the injury time of the 2-0 win with Albania, but in their final game they ended up in a scoreless draw versus Switzerland.

They improved on the way to the final, beating Ireland (2-1), Iceland (5-2) and Germany (2-0). Antoine Griezmann has reached 6 goals with the double in the semi final.

Deschamps has no injury or suspension concerns, so he can pick the strongest side.

Will France keep their home run and lift the trophy?

Possible line-up
France: Lloris; Sagna, Koscielny, Umtiti, Evra; Pogba, Matuidi; Sissoko, Griezmann, Payet (or Kante; Giroud.

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Our bet: France has definitely more quality overall and play at home. These are the two obvious reasons why they are favourites tonight. Having gone to the final the… hard way, proves they can lift their 4th major trophy. However, we expect a disciplined Portugal that can fight for glory and why not, reach it. In any scenario, we expect the winner to be revealed after the first 90 minutes, so we bet on the draw. A possible 1-1 scoreline is also in our bets while we cover our bets with a 2-1 to France.

Daily Football Picks

DateEventPickOddsConfidenceW/L
14/11/2026NLAustria - IrelandBTTS (GG)1.877/10
14/11/2026NLPortugal - DenmarkGG & Under 5.51.957/10
14/11/2026NLSweden - Bosnia1 & Over 2.52.138/10
13/11/2026NLScotland - North MacedoniaBTTS (GG)2.756/10✅
13/11/2026NLNetherlands - GreeceX/1 at HT/FT2.056/10❌
13/11/2026NLSlovakia - FeroeOver 2.51.858/10✅
12/11/2026NLCzechia - SpainBTTS (GG)2.058/10❌
12/11/2026NLEngland - CroatiaBTTS (GG)2.008/10✅
12/11/2026ARG - SCEstudiantes - Ind. Rivadavia12.457/10❌
11/11/2026BRA - BLondrina - NauticoBTTS (GG)1.758/10✅
11/11/2026ENG - FLTSheff Wed - AccringtonX/1 at HT/FT5.205/10❌
10/11/2026ENG - FLTOxford - CheltenhamBTTS (GG)1.838/10❌
10/11/2026ENG - FLTLeicester - Walsall1 & GG2.456/10✅
10/11/2026ENG - FLTCrew - WiganOver 2.51.757/10✅
09/11/2026SPA - LL2Sabadell - Sociedad BBTTS (GG)2.008/10❌
08/11/2026ITA - AGenoa - MilanBTTS (GG)1.958/10✅
08/11/2026ITA - AInter - ComoComo 1st goal2.407/10❌
08/11/2026ITA - AFiorentina - JuventusGG & Over 2.52.107/10✅
08/11/2026ENG - PLMan Utd - Aston Villa23.307/10❌
08/11/2026GER - BLFreiburg - Union Berlin1 & Over 2.52.159/10❌
07/11/2026ENG - CHWest Brom - MillwallBTTS (GG)1.709/10❌
07/11/2026ITA - ARoma - SassuoloRoma Over 2.51.909/10✅
07/11/2026SPA - LLValencia - Real MadridGG & Over 3.52.507/10❌
07/11/2026GER - BLLeipzig - Augsburg1 & GG2.307/10✅
06/11/2026SPA - LLSevilla - AlavesBTTS (GG)1.958/10❌
06/11/2026ENG - PLEverton - Coventry1 & Over 1.52.008/10✅
06/11/2026GER - BLHamburg - Gladbach2-3 goals2.107/10❌
05/11/2026EULAZ Alkmaar - JuventusBTTS (GG)1.709/10✅
05/11/2026CLPanathinaikos - CSKA Sofia1 & Over 2.52.108/10✅
05/11/2026EULMilan - Ferencvaros1/1 at HT/FT1.907/10❌
05/11/2026EULSociedad - Lyon1 & Over 1.51.909/10❌
04/11/2026CHLAEK - Real MadridBTTS (GG)1.659/10✅
04/11/2026CHLPorto - Napoli11.908/10✅
04/11/2026CHLViking - SabahUnder 3.52.007/10❌
04/11/2026CHLDortmund - BetisGG & Over 2.51.809/10✅
03/11/2026ENG - PLBirmingham - MillwallBTTS (GG)1.709/10❌
03/11/2026CHLVillareal - PSG21.759/10✅
03/11/2026CHLBarcelona - Aston Villa1 & Over 3.51.908/10❌
03/11/2026CHLShakhtar - SportingGG & Over 2.52.008/10❌
02/11/2026FRA - L1Lorient - BrestBTTS (GG)1.808/10❌
02/11/2026ENG - PLNewcastle - Everton1X & GG2.108/10❌
02/11/2026ITA - ASassuolo - FiorentinaGG & Over 2.51.759/10✅
01/11/2026ITA - AJuventus - NapoliBTTS (GG)1.758/10❌
01/11/2026GRE - SLPanathinaikos - AEK12.306/10✅
01/11/2026ITA - ALazio - Cagliari1 & Over 1.51.809/10✅
01/11/2026ENG - PLLiverpool - Arsenal2-3 goals2.008/10❌
31/10/2026SPA - LLBetis - MalagaBTTS (GG)1.858/10✅
31/10/2026ITA - AMilan - Inter22.058/10❌
31/10/2026GER - BLBayern - DortmundBTTS (GG) at HT3.256/10❌
31/10/2026ENG - PLAston Villa - Fulham12.009/10❌
30/10/2026SPA - LLVillareal - EspanyolBTTS (GG)1.709/10❌
30/10/2026FRA - L1Lille - LensBTTS (GG)1.729/10❌
30/10/2026NOR - ABodo - VikingGG & Over 3.52.008/10✅
30/10/2026FRA - L1Le Havre - PSGOver 3.51.908/10✅
29/10/2026ITA - AFrosinone - LecceUnder 2.53.107/10❌
29/10/2026ITA - AFiorentina - Atalanta1st G - Fiorentina1.808/10❌
28/10/2026ITA - AMilan - BolognaBTTS (GG)1.988/10✅
28/10/2026SCO - PLHearts - RangersGG & Over 2.51.908/10✅
28/10/2026ITA - AMonza - NapoliGG & Under 4.52.257/10❌
28/10/2026GRE - CUPPanathinaikos - ArisOver 2.52.157/10✅
27/10/2026ITA - ARoma - CagliariBTTS (GG)2.057/10✅
27/10/2026ITA - ATorino - ComoGG & Over 2.52.008/10✅
27/10/2026ITA - ASassuolo - LazioGG & Over 2.51.909/10✅
26/10/2026POR - LPSanta Clara - BenficaBTTS (GG)2.108/10✅
26/10/2026SPA - LLSevilla - Osasuna11.938/10✅
26/10/2026TUR - AGalatasaray - Fenerbahce1 & GG3.256/10✅
25/10/2026FRA - L1Angers - LorientBTTS (GG)1.808/10❌
25/10/2026SPA - LLBarcelona - Real MadridGG at HT2.557/10❌
25/10/2026ENG - PLMan Utd - Bournemouth1 & GG3.806/10❌
25/10/2026ITA - AAtalanta - Frosinone11.858/10❌
24/10/2026ITA - ACagliari - BolognaBTTS (GG)1.808/10❌
24/10/2026ENG - PLAston Villa - Man City14.956/10✅
24/10/2026GER - BLDortmund - EintrachtX/1 at HT/FT5.256/10✅
24/10/2026ITA - ANapoli - Roma2-3 goals2.008/10❌
23/10/2026ITA - ATorino - MonzaBTTS (GG)1.758/10✅
23/10/2026NED - AGA Eagles - Telstar1 & Over 2.52.107/10✅
23/10/2026GER - BLStuttgart - GladbachGG & Over 3.52.107/10✅
22/10/2026EULJuventus - RennesBTTS (GG)1.808/10✅
22/10/2026EULLech Poznan - SunderlandOver 2.51.807/10❌
22/10/2026CLGetafe - Lugano11.888/10❌
22/10/2026EULHoffenheim - Lyon23.508/10❌
21/10/2026CHLInter - ShakhtarBTTS (GG)1.758/10❌
21/10/2026CHLBetis - Feyenoord1 & Over 2.52.007/10❌
21/10/2026CHLAston Villa - Viking1 & Over 3.52.007/10✅
21/10/2026CHLReal Madrid - Leipzig1 & GG2.158/10✅
20/10/2026CHLMan City - AEKBTTS (GG)2.107/10✅
20/10/2026CHLPSG - BarcelonaBTTS (GG) at HT2.508/10❌
20/10/2026CHLNapoli - Bodo Glimt11.808/10✅
20/10/2026CHLLiverpool - Villareal1 & GG2.758/10✅
19/10/2026ITA - AMonza - CagliariBTTS (GG)1.808/10❌
19/10/2026ENG - PLTottenham - Coventry1 & GG2.958/10✅
19/10/2026TUR - ATrabzonspor - BesiktasGG & Over 2.51.759/10❌
18/10/2026FRA - ALorient - MonacoBTTS (GG)1.808/10❌
18/10/2026SPA - LLReal Madrid - SevillaBTTS (GG)1.907/10✅
18/10/2026ITA - AMilan - AtalantaGG & Over 2.52.108/10✅
17/10/2026BRA - AAthletico - PalmeirasBTTS (GG)1.759/10❌
17/10/2026SPA - LLValencia - Bilbao13.257/10❌
17/10/2026ENG - PLNewcastle - Aston Villa23.107/10✅
17/10/2026ITA - ABologna - InterGG & Under 4.52.308/10✅
16/10/2026BRA - AMirasol - InternacionalBTTS (GG)1.759/10❌
16/10/2026GER - BLEintracht - KolnGG & Over 3.52.008/10❌
16/10/2026FRA - ALe Mans - ToulouseX3.605/10❌
16/10/2026ENG - CHBurnley - WolvesX3.555/10❌
15/10/2026EULCelta - JuventusBTTS (GG)2.008/10✅
15/10/2026EULBenfica - CelticOver 3.52.158/10✅
15/10/2026CLFreiburg - Jablonec1 & Over 2.51.838/10✅
15/10/2026CLPanathinaikos - Borac1/1 & Over 2.52.158/10✅
14/10/2026CHLShakhtar - AEKBTTS (GG)1.709/10✅
14/10/2026CHLAston Villa - FenerbahceGG & Over 2.52.009/10❌
14/10/2026CHLFeyenoord - ComoGG & Under 4.52.208/10❌
14/10/2026CHLLASK - LiverpoolUnder 2.52.707/10❌
13/10/2026CHLGalatasaray - Barcelona2/2 at HT/FT1.848/10❌
13/10/2026CHLViking - BayernBTTS (GG)1.789/10✅
13/10/2026CHLVillareal - Napoli23.306/10❌
13/10/2026CHLAtletico - Man Utd11.978/10✅
13/10/2026CHLArsenal - LilleBTTS (GG)2.257/10❌
13/10/2026CHLLens - SportingX3.755/10❌
12/10/2026SPA - LLLevante - SevillaBTTS (GG)1.809/10✅
12/10/2026ENG - PLCoventry - NewcastleGG & Under 5.52.108/10✅
12/10/2026ITA - AAtalanta - VeneziaX/1 at HT/FT4.755/10❌
11/10/2026BRA - AAtletico MG - SantosBTTS (GG)1.809/10✅
11/10/2026ENG - PLLiverpool - Man City2-3 goals2.008/10✅
11/10/2026ENG - PLHull - EvertonUnder 2.51.858/10❌
11/10/2026ITA - AComo - RomaGG & Under 4.52.108/10❌
10/10/2026SPA - LLAlaves - AtleticoBTTS (GG)1.808/10✅
10/10/2026SPA - LLReal - Villareal1 & GG2.308/10❌
10/10/2026ENG - PLChelsea - Bournemouth11.807/10✅
10/10/2026ENG - PLArsenal - LeedsX/1 at HT/FT4.755/10✅
09/10/2026SPA - LLMalaga - EspanyolBTTS (GG)1.808/10✅
09/10/2026GER - BLDortmund - WerderBTTS No (NG)2.257/10❌
09/10/2026POR - LPBraga - Sporting CPGG & Over2.158/10✅
09/10/2026NOR - ABrann - VikingOver 1.5 at HT2.108/10✅
08/10/2026BRA - AAthletico Par. - Atletico MGBTTS (GG)1.808/10✅
08/10/2026BRA - APalmeiras - Bahia1 & Under 4.51.909/10✅
08/10/2026BRA - AFluminense - CoritibaOver 2.51.907/10✅
07/10/2026BRA - ARemo - GremioBTTS (GG)1.728/10✅
07/10/2026BRA - ABragantino - Mirasol24.755/10❌
07/10/2026BRA - AInternacional - Corinthians12.257/10✅
06/10/2026UNLCroatia - SpainBTTS (GG)1.857/10✅
06/10/2026UNLMoldova - SlovakiaOver 2.51.807/10✅
06/10/2026UNLAlbaina - San MarinoNG & Over 3.52.008/10❌
05/10/2026UNLBosnia - PolandBTTS (GG)1.678/10❌
05/10/2026UNLFrance - BelgiumGG & Over 2.51.937/10✅
04/10/2026UNLNetherlands - SerbiaBTTS (GG)2.207/10✅
04/10/2026UNLPortugal - NorwayGG & Over 2.51.758/10✅
04/10/2026UNLGreece - GermanyGG & Under 4.52.207/10❌
03/10/2026UNLCroatia - EnglandBTTS (GG)1.679/10❌
03/10/2026BRA - AAtl. Mineiro - Bragantino12.159/10✅
02/10/2026UNLBelgium - TurkeyBTTS (GG)1.609/10❌
02/10/2026UNLBosnia - SwedenGG & Over 2.52.008/10❌
02/10/2026UNLFrance - Italy2-3 goals2.007/10✅
01/10/2026UNLGermany - SerbiaBTTS (GG)1.907/10❌
01/10/2026UNLDenmark - PortugalGG & Over 2.52.008/10✅
01/10/2026UNLGreece - Netherlands2-3 goals2.007/10❌