Volksparkstadion · Referee M. Oliver · Analysis updated 14:23 UTC
Portugal vs France Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.73 expected goals for Portugal and 0.65 for France, a combined total of 1.38. That distribution gives Portugal the largest share of the 1X2 market at 33%, with the draw at 39%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 16% for over 2.5 goals and 25% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 25%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 33% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
71.6% probability
Expected goals
0.73 – 0.65
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Portugal home form
12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
France away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates the draw the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 33% / 39% / 28% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.73 goals for Portugal and 0.65 for France, a combined 1.38 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
72%
Double chance 12
61%
Double chance X2
67%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–025.3%
- 1–018.3%
- 0–116.4%
- 1–111.9%
- 2–06.6%
Recent form
Portugal
- 2026-10-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Norway · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-01T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Denmark · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-09-27T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Norway · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-24T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Wales · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Spain · 0-1 (L)
France
- 2026-10-05T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Belgium · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-10-02T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Italy · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-28T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Belgium · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Türkiye · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-18T21:00:00.000Z · H vs England · 4-6 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Euro Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Hungary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Scotland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Albania | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 1 | England | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Denmark | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Serbia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 1 | Austria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | France | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Poland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 1 | Romania | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 1 | Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Türkiye | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Georgia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Georgia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hungary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 6 | Croatia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 71.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 25% and over 2.5 goals at 16%.
A 72% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.