Denmark u21s will take on France u21s in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Under-21 Championships on Sunday, with a place in the final four at stake.
Both teams come into the match in good form, with both nations picking up seven points from their three respective group matches.
Despite that, Denmark qualified as Group D winners, while France finished as runners-up to Portugal on goal difference in Group C.
Ahead of kick-off, check out our Denmark u21s vs France u21s prediction below.
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Denmark u21s vs France u21s prediction: Les Bleus to qualify for the semi-finals.
Key stats
- France u21s have won five of their last six matches.
- France u21s have scored three goals or more in four of their last six matches.
- Both teams have scored in all three of Denmark's matches at the tournament so far.
Correct score prediction: Denmark u21s 1-3 France u21s
This should be an entertaining match for the neutral, with plenty of goals going in across the six matches these two teams have played at the under 21 Euros so far. France's firepower should be too much for Denmark, though, who have surpassed expectations so far.
Pre-game odds and win probability: France start as the slight favourites
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Denmark u21s vs France u21s odds are heavily weighted against the Danes, which is perhaps a little disrespectful considering they are unbeaten at the tournament. Ladbrokes have made France u21s the favourites, and have given them a 57.1% chance of winning inside 90 minutes, while Denmark u21s have been given just a 23.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage France
These two sides have only met once over the past four years, which is considered a standard ‘cycle' in under-21 football. On that occasion, a friendly international in 2023, the young French side had a day to remember, running out as 4-1 winners.
U21 International 07/09/23
France U21
Denmark U21
European U21 Championship 25/03/21
France U21
Denmark U21
U21 International 24/03/19
France U21
Denmark U21
Denmark u21s preview: Key trio to return
Denmark rested several players for their final group match against Finland, which means some key players will come into this one fresher than expected. Three men who are guaranteed to be recalled to the starting XI are William Osula, Anton Gaaei and Oliver Provstgaard. No injury concerns have been reported.
Predicted lineup: Jungdal, Gaaei, Provstgaard, Kristensen, Jelert, Sorensen, Nartey, Jensen, Fraulo, Bischoff, Osula
U21 International 24/03/25
D
Italy U21
1
Denmark U21
1
U21 International 20/03/25
D
Poland U21
3
Denmark U21
3
U21 International 19/11/24
L
Spain U21
2
Denmark U21
1
U21 International 15/11/24
L
Germany U21
3
Denmark U21
0
European U21 Championship Qual 15/10/24
W
Iceland U21
0
Denmark U21
2
France u21s preview: Tottenham man to return
Mathys Tel was hardly inspiring for Tottenham during his loan spell at the club last season, but the club have still decided to sign him on a permanent deal. The 20-year-old sat out France's final group game, but he will return here and want to add to the goal he scored against Finland in the group stages. Like Denmark, France have no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Restes (GK), Sildillia, Lukeba, Matsima, Merlin, Doukoure, Agoume, Tchaouna, Cisse, Tel, Abline
Youth International 04/06/25
W
Uzbekistan U23
1
France U21
2
U21 International 24/03/25
W
Slovakia U21
0
France U21
4
U21 International 21/03/25
W
England U21
3
France U21
5
U21 International 19/11/24
D
Germany U21
2
France U21
2
U21 International 15/11/24
D
Italy U21
2
France U21
2
Player to watch: William Osula
William Osula has been a man on a mission so far at the under-21 European Championships, and he is certainly giving Eddie Howe something to think about ahead of next season. The young Newcastle striker has scored three goals and provided two assists at the tournament so far, and France will do well to keep him quiet on Sunday.