The hosts have already secured first place in Group B and a spot at the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship after thrashing Gibraltar (4:0). Czechia, meanwhile, have secured second place and a place in November's play-offs after beating Bulgaria (1:0). For Portugal, this match is a chance to end their qualifying campaign on a high in front of their own fans; for Czechia, it is a test ahead of the decisive matches for a place at the tournament.
Portugal Under-21
Portugal Under-21 come into the match with an impressive record: seven wins, one draw and one defeat in nine matches, with 33 goals scored and just two conceded. Their home record is flawless: four consecutive wins with an aggregate score of 15:0, including thrashings of Azerbaijan (5:0) and Scotland (3:0). Rodrigo Mora, Rodrigo Rêgo and Gonçalo Oliveira scored in the most recent match against Gibraltar, as the team kept another clean sheet. Their only defeat was a shock loss away to Bulgaria (1:2), showing that Portugal can face resistance on their travels. At home, however, they look impenetrable.
Czechia Under-21
Czechia Under-21 are unbeaten in their last five matches (2 wins, 3 draws), but their away form leaves much to be desired: draws with Azerbaijan (1:1) and Scotland (0:0) in their last two away matches, with just one goal scored. They have been more reliable at home — wins over Bulgaria (1:0) and Gibraltar (5:0), and a draw with Scotland (0:0). Against Bulgaria, Czechia managed just 6 shots to their opponents' 22, but held on to win thanks to their efficiency. That approach is unlikely to work against Portugal: the hosts create significantly more chances.
Portugal Under-21 vs Czechia Under-21 Prediction
The teams' last meeting took place in November 2025 and ended in a goalless draw in Czechia. The situation is now very different: Portugal are playing at home, where they have kept four consecutive clean sheets, while Czechia average just one goal per game away from home. The gulf in quality and Portugal's home record make them clear favourites.
