England U21 vs Netherlands U21 Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | UEFA Euro U21 2025 semi-final

The previous confrontation between the two teams ended in a draw.

England U21 is all set to lock horns with the Netherlands national under-21 football team in the semi-final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025. The high-stakes contest between the two teams is scheduled to take place at the National Football Stadium.

The Young Lions are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Spain U21 in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The England national under-21 football team will now be looking to seal a spot in the UEFA Euro U21 final. It is not going to be an easy fixture for them, but they will be looking to give their all.

Jong Oranje are coming in after defeating the in-form Portugal U21. Even though it was not the best performance from the Netherlands national under-21 football team, they still managed to score a goal and steal a win. It is not going to be an easy semi-final for them, as England U21 have a quality squad.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
• Stadium: National Football Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, June 25
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

England U21: W-W-D-L-W

Netherlands U21: W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Harvey Elliott (England U21)

Harvey Elliott has been one of the top-performing stars for the England national under-21 football team. The young Liverpool midfielder is coming in after scoring another important goal for the Young Lions in their previous game against La Rojita. He will be looking to step up and help his side yet again.

Luciano Valento (Netherlands U21)

Luciano Valento has come up with some consistent performances for the Netherlands national under-21 football team in the UEFA Euro U21 2025. Valento will be looking to come up with another good performance. This might help Jong Oranje in emerging victorious against the Young Lions.

Match Facts

• Netherlands U21 are on a two-match winning run.
• The last five of the six matches between England U21 and the Netherlands U21 have ended in a draw.
• England U21 have won three of their last five matches.

England U21 vs Netherlands U21: Betting Tips and Odds

• England U21 to win
• Harvey Elliott to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both the Netherlands U21 and England U21 are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

England U21 won: 1

Netherlands U21 won: 2

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

England U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Beadle (GK); Livramento, Cresswell, Quansah, Hinshelwood; Scott, Morton; Elliott, McAtee, Hutchinson; Stansfield

Netherlands U21 predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Roefs (GK); Rensch, Van den Berg, Hato, Maatsen; Flamingo, Valente, Taylor; Manhoef, Van Bergen, Van Bommel

Match Prediction

The better team on the field will come one step closer to becoming the European champion. The England national under-21 football team is likely to come out on top against the Netherlands U21 in the UEFA Euro U21 2025 semi-final.

Prediction: England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

Slovakia: STVR Sport online

UK: Channel 4

USA: Disney+, ViX

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