POR vs FRA Dream 11 Prediction: Euro 2024 Portugal vs France Dream 11 Picks, Fantasy Football Picks

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In the first quarter-final of Euro 2024, two former champions Portugal and France will face each other at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany on Friday (July 5).

The clash will be a replay of their last knock-out face-off, the final of Euro 2016, where the Selecao beat the French to lift their maiden trophy. Despite being a favourite to lift the trophy, France failed to top the group, though Portugal managed to win their group but they are goalless in two consecutive matches.

France won only one match in Group D against Austria and drew the other two matches against Netherlands and Poland. In the Round of 16, Les Bleus managed to clinch a victory by the slightest margin against Belgium, thanks to a deflected attempt by Kolo Muani.

Whereas after a good start, with two back-to-back wins against Czechia and Turkiye, they had to face a shocking 2-0 defeat against Georgia. In the Round of 16, the Selecaos remained goalless against Slovenia and won the match through a penalty shootout.

These two European football giants will meet in three consecutive Euros, including the upcoming clash. France has an overwhelming dominance in their past head-to-head records but in the last four matches, Les Bleus won only two and drew the others. The last time Portugal defeated France was in the Euro 2016 Final.

Despite having some of the best forwards in their squad, both the teams have underperformed in this Euro. France has scored only three goals so far, two are deflected and one from a penalty. Portugal, on the other hand, seems to have suddenly lost their attacking prowess for the last two matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to score a goal in this Euro, despite having the maximum number of attempts. The heroic brilliance of Diogo Costa has rescued Roberto Martinez's team in the pre-quarterfinal, but to prevent star-studded France, Portugal will need the magic of Ronaldo.

A similar lacklustre display by the French forwards including Kylian Mbappe could hamper the expectation of an enthralling encounter. Among this plethora of misfired attempts on goal, defences of the both teams are shown their resolutes in the crucial moments.

Portugal vs France Predicted Playing XI

Portugal Predicted Playing XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Vitinha; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao

France Predicted Playing XI (4-3-3): Mike Maignan; Theo Hernandez, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Joules Kounde; Antonie Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, N'golo Kante; Kylian Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani, Ousmane Dembele

POR vs FRA Dream11: Who can be the Captains for Dream11?

From France, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann can be feasible captain options. On the other hand, Portugal talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will be high in demand for captains, along with winger Bernardo Silva.

POR vs FRA Dream11 Prediction: Portugal vs France Euro 2024 Team Prediction

POR vs FRA Dream11 Team 1

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa (POR)
Defenders: Joules Kounde (FRA), William Saliba (FRA), Joao Cancelo (POR)
Midfielders: Bernardo Silva (POR), Antoine Griezmann (FRA), Bruno Fernandes (POR), Aurelien Tchouameni (FRA)
Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR), Kylian Mbappe (FRA), Randal Kolo Muani (FRA)

Captain: Kylian Mbappe (FRA), Vice-Captain: Antoine Griezmann (FRA)

POR vs FRA Dream11 Team 2

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (FRA)
Defenders: Theo Hernandez (FRA), Joao Cancelo (POR), Joules Kounde (FRA), Nuno Mendes (POR)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (POR), Antoine Griezmann (FRA), Bernardo Silva (POR), Aurelien Tchouameni (FRA)
Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR), Kylian Mbappe (FRA)

Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR), Vice-Captain: Kylian Mbappe (FRA)