Portugal vs Italy UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups

All you need to know about the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B game between Portugal and Italy.

Where to watch Portugal vs Italy on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Women's EURO 2025 broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

Portugal were undone early on as they lost 5-0 to Spain in their opening game in Bern, but it was a different story for Italy who produced a resolute display after taking the lead on the cusp of half-time in their 1-0 success against Belgium in Sion.

Portugal will be unable to reach the quarter-finals if they lose to Italy and Spain avoid defeat by Belgium.

Italy will be through to the quarter-finals if they beat Portugal and Belgium do not beat Spain.

Starting line-ups

Portugal: Inês Pereira; Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Ana Borges, Catarina Amado; Fátima Pinto, Andreia Jacinto, Tatiana Pinto, Andreia Norton; Jéssica Silva, Diana Silva
Misses next match if booked: None

Italy: Giuliani; Lenzini, Salvai, Linari; Di Guglielmo, Caruso, Giugliano, Severini, Bonansea; Cantore, Cambiaghi
Misses next match if booked: Cantore, Di Guglielmo, Lenzini

Reporters' views

Inês De Oliveira Martins, Portugal reporter
This fixture marks a significant moment for both sides as they meet for the first time at a major tournament. Portugal go into the game looking to bounce back after a tough start, eager to convert their possession-based play into goals – something that’s been missing in recent matches. Against Italy, there’s only one option: win.

Francesco Corda, Italy reporter
Buoyed by their winning debut against Belgium, Italy face Portugal knowing that another success would potentially take them to the quarter-finals with a game to spare – and this could certainly provide an extra boost for the Azzurre. In 16 meetings, Italy have lost only twice against the Seleção. Coach Andrea Soncin, who excelled with his game plan on Thursday, will aim to extend this positive record.

What the coaches say

Francisco Neto, Portugal coach: "We can’t give Italy space – especially when we’re out of possession. In recent games, we struggled with that against stronger teams, and we’re facing a very strong side. So we need to stay compact and balanced when we don’t have the ball.

"It's impossible to win games without scoring. It’s impossible to compete if we keep conceding so much. We have to improve in two phases of the game – our defensive and attacking organisation. I think our defensive organisation is a concern, because offensively we’re creating chances, even if we’re not scoring."

Andrea Soncin, Italy coach: "Portugal are a team we know well, they try to play under pressure and vertically, taking advantage of the qualities of their attacking players. Their approach will be different.

"We know the importance of the match, there is great awareness and a great desire to achieve a positive result. We obviously know the difficulties that a match like tomorrow's can put us in front of, but the focus is at the highest levels. Portugal have important players on an individual level, they are a very vertical team, very fast, so we know where we have to be careful, but above all we know how we can hurt them."