The defending champions Portugal couldn't finish in the top half of Group F hence drew Belgium in RO16. Belgium vs Portugal is one of the standout ties in the last-16 stage of UEFA Euro 2020. It will take place in Seville on Monday at half-past midnight (IST). Belgium breezed into the knockout round by winning all three of their Group B fixtures and topped the group. However, Portugal qualified from Group F in third behind France and Germany. SportzPoint brings you the match preview, team news, head to head record and fantasy predictions to help you with your fantasy team. Follow our Fantasy Football Predictions for all the tricks, tips and dream teams.
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Belgium vs Portugal: the recent form of both teams
Belgium is now on the back of a twelve-game unbeaten run. They ripped apart Russia in their opening fixture beating them 3-0. Although Lukaku dedicated his goal to Eriksen, they were unsentimental towards Denmark for at least 90 minutes beating them 2-1. In their final group game, they beat Finland 2-0 to top their respective group. They are looking favourite and are aiming to knock the defending champions out of the last-16 stage.
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Belgium's recent form in all competition: D-W-W-W-W
On the other hand, the group of death has lived up to its expectations and the defending champs had a hard time in the group stage. Despite, achieving a record-breaking feat from Ronaldo against Hungary, Portugal fell victim to a devastating 2-4 defeat against the Germans. A goal and an assist from Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't enough to see Portugal off the line against Germany. However, against France, they drew 2-2 with the Les Blues courtesy to two vital penalties scored by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal's form in Euro 2020 â WâL-D
Portugal's recent form in all competitions â D-W-W-L-D
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Belgium vs Portugal: team news, head to head record and Probable starting xi
Belgium:
Belgium's team selection for this match is going to be fascinating. Martinez might start Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard alongside Lukaku in the final third of the field, leaving Dries Mertens on the bench. However, Thorgan Hazard is likely to keep out Yannick Carrasco to feature as the left-sided wing-back for the Red Devils.
Belgium possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Alderweireld, Boyata, Vertonghen; Meunier, Tielemans, Witsel, T Hazard; E Hazard, Lukaku, De Bruyne
Portugal:
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As for Portugal, Nelson Semedo had been expected to miss out with the problem that he picked up against France in the latter stages of Wednesday's contest, but the defender has trained ahead of his match and should get the nod once again, with Diogo Dalot on standby. Bruno Fernandes could again start on the bench, with Santos likely to stick with the 4-3-3 formation that worked well on Wednesday.
Portugal possible starting lineup:
Patricio; Semedo, Dias, Pepe, Guerreiro; Moutinho, Danilo, Sanches; Bernardo, Ronaldo, Jota
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Head to head:
Portugal and Belgium have a tight head to head record.
Games- 18
Portugal- 6
Belgium- 5
Draw- 7
Belgium vs Portugal: Dream11 Fantasy football team and predictions
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