Tony Kelshaw 
Italy have built up a lot of momentum heading into Euro 2020 and will no doubt want to maintain that by beating Czech Republic in Bologna. Their opponents have also qualified for this summer’s spectacular but an inconsistent run of results has tempered expectations.
Spain made harder work of getting past Croatia at U21 Euro 2021 than they should have done but still get the nod to see off Portugal in the semi-finals. Their opponents made it past Italy in an absolute thriller and must be respected, but can be tactically naive at times.
Netherlands and Germany drew at MOL Arena Sosto during the group stage of U21 Euro 2021 and another close encounter looks on the cards when they reoppose there in the semis. Both teams had to battle through tight quarter-final tussles.
Belgium are expected to be one of the major players at Euro 2020 and can warm up for that tournament by seeing off Greece in Brussels. Their opponents failed to qualify for this summer’s big event but they do tend to be well drilled and defensively sound.
Northern Ireland enjoyed a good win over Malta on Sunday and are now fancied to hold their own versus Ukraine in Dnipro. Andriy Shevchenko’s side are preparing for the delayed Euro 2020 finals but do not appear to put too much store in friendly results.
Brazil have been cut to 5/4 in bwin’s Copa America winner odds after stepping in to stage this summer’s event at short notice. Original co-hosts Argentina had to be dropped due to a rapid rise in coronavirus infections while Colombia were earlier removed as a result of political unrest.
England are favourites to beat Austria in Wednesday’s Euro 2020 warm-up match but may be worth taking on in Middlesbrough. A large number of Gareth Southgate’s squad were involved in the Champions League final between Chelsea and Man City and Man Utd’s Europa League decider.
Netherlands have established themselves as one of the contenders for Euro 2020 glory and can see off Scotland in Wednesday’s warm-up match. The Scots have played with great spirit under Steve Clarke to also reach this summer’s big event but they do have limitations.
France warmed up for their World Cup triumph with some professional displays and Didier Deschamps is expected to target a similar preparation for Euro 2020. Wales will also be involved in this summer’s big tournament but are rated a level below Les Bleus on all known form.
Denmark are heading towards Euro 2020 as dark horses to do well following a fine run of form and can warm up by stunning Germany. Die Mannschaft have blown hot and cold for the past nine months and there are plenty of question marks about Joachim Low’s final squad.
Poland are picked to see off Russia in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 warm-up match, judged on each teams’ exploits in international friendlies last year. The Eagles beat Finland 5-1 and Ukraine 2-0, whereas their opponents were edged out 2-1 by Sweden and only drew 0-0 with Moldova.
Holders Spain are 4/1 favourites to successfully defend their trophy in bwin’s U21 Euro 2021 odds ahead of Monday’s quarter-finals. Luis de la Fuente remains in charge and they topped their qualifying table in smooth style with two wins and a draw.
Portugal and Italy both impressed during the group stage at U21 Euro 2021 and a close encounter is on the cards when they meet in the quarter-finals. Esperancas probably produced the more eye-catching performances but Gli Azzurrini proved they can battle against the best around.
Germany have a proud record to maintain when competing at U21 Euro 2021, having been champions in 2017 and runners-up a couple of years ago. They beat Denmark during the group stage at both of those tournaments and can confirm their superiority in this year’s quarter-finals.