UEFA Euro U19 2023 Final: Portugal vs Italy: Predicted lineup, injury, head-to-head, telecast

This will be a repeat of the 2018 final

Portugal and Italy will play the UEFA Euro U19 2023 final at the Ta'Qali National Stadium in Malta.

The Portuguese youngsters have reached their 14th final and have four titles to their name. They have lost the most number of finals since the start of the competition. The team won their last championship in 2018.

The Italians have reached their 11th final and won three Euro U19. They have lost seven finals with the recent one being against Portugal in 2018. Italy last won this competition in 2003 and that too against the team they will face in the 2023 final.

Joaquim Milheiro's men are on a winning run in the tournament. The young guns from Portugal have scored 14 goals and conceded only two. In the group match against Italy, Portugal thrashed them 5-1. In the semifinal, Milheiro's men won 5-0 against Norway.

Alberto Bollini's men have had a mixed campaign. They have won two, lost one and drawn one match. The team has scored nine goals and conceded eight. In their semifinal match, the Italians won 3-2 against Spain.

The youngsters from Italy will look to overcome these Portuguese in the final. They were embarrassed in the group match and this will be a perfect opportunity to for them to take their revenge.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 16 July 2023, 7:00 PM (GMT); 17 July 2023, 12:30 A.M. (IST) at Ta'Qali National Stadium

Form

Portugal (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Italy (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Hugo Felix (Portugal)

The Portuguese captain is the younger brother of Joao Felix. The 19-year-old has had an outstanding Euros. In the five games played, Felix has scored three goals and provided two assists. Felix is also the penalty taker for his side.

Luis Hasa (Italy)

The Juventus youngster has been the creative force for the Italians. Hasa is active on set piece duties and provided three assists and scored one goal. The Italians will rely on him in this match.

Match Facts for Portugal vs Italy

• Portugal have won the last four meetings between the two teams.
• The Portuguese youngsters have been the finalists four times in the last five U19 Euro. They won their last championship against Italy in 2018.
• Since 2002, both nations have played twice in the final with one win each.

Injury & Team News for Portugal vs Italy

There are no such injuries to report. Both managers will go with a strong line-up.

Head to Head

Total Matches - 14

Portugal wins - 8

Italy wins - 4

Draws - 2

Predicted Lineup

Portugal (4-3-3)

G. Ribeiro, M. Marquez, G. Bras, A. Ribeiro, G. Esteves, Gustavo Sa, N. Felix, S. Justo, C. Borges, R. Ribeiro, H. Felix

Italy (3-4-3)

O. Mastrantonio, I. Regonesi, L. Dellavalle, A. Dellavalle, F. Missori, L. Hasa, G. Faticanti, N. Pisilli, S. Vignato, F. Esposito, M. Kayode

Match Prediction for Portugal vs Italy

The Italian youngsters were thrashed 5-1 by the same opposition in the group stage. This being a final is unlikely to see a similar scoreline. The Portuguese will remain as the favourites and expect this to be a tight game. Italy were different against Spain and thrice took the lead.

Prediction: Portugal 3 - 1 Italy

Telecast for UEFA Euro U19 2023 Final

India: UEFA.tv

UK: BBC

USA: ESPN, TUDN

Nigeria: UEFA.tv