England’s youthful exuberance is expected to help them edge out an ageing Croatia outfit in the opening round of Euro 2020 Group D fixtures. The Blazers famously prevailed when these teams met in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, but the Three Lions have made better progress since.
Netherlands have a fine European Championship pedigree and some big names in their current squad but Ukraine enter Euro 2020 with a progressive profile. The yellow and blues have performed well against several powerful opponents over the past 12 months and can be competitive in Amsterdam.
Austria beat North Macedonia at home and away in qualifying for Euro 2020 and can confirm that superiority on neutral territory in Bucharest. Das Team prevailed 4-1 in Skopje and then 2-1 in Vienna but we’re expecting a cagier contest in the opening round of Group C fixtures.
Wales sensationally reached the semi-finals at Euro 2016 but they will just be happy to get out of a group containing Italy, Switzerland and Turkey at this tournament. Chris Coleman’s men famously beat Belgium in the quarter-finals five years ago, only to lose to Portugal in the last four.
Denmark are playing all their group matches on home soil and have a wonderful opportunity to make a winning start when they host Finland in Copenhagen. The Danes will be keen to seize on any nerves from their Nordic neighbours, who are making their debut at a major finals.
Belgium and Russia head into their Euro 2020 Group B clash as familiar foes and qualifying form certainly favours the Red Devils. They prevailed 3-1 when these teams met in Brussels at the start of that campaign and then 4-1 in Saint Petersburg in the penultimate round of games.
Resurgent Italy are firm favourites to get Euro 2020 under way with a Group A victory over Turkey in Rome. The Crescent Stars have made it to four previous finals and started out with a defeat on each occasion, including a 2-1 loss to their opponents in this match in 2000.
There are some fascinating Euro 2020 groups for punters to dissect and we’ve picked out our best bets from the opening stage of this summer’s showpiece. Bwin has a wide range of markets, price boosts and special offers on the tournament, which promises to provide plenty of thrills and spills.
Portugal conclude the Euro 2020 warm-up matches when entertaining Israel and are worthy favourites to come out on top in Lisbon. The Navigators look ready to mount a strong defence of the trophy they lifted five years ago, boasting a talented and settled side.
Following on from their incredible run to the semi-finals five years ago, we’re taking a look at the best Wales Euro 2020 odds. The Dragons, who still have a sprinkling of star names and a strong work ethic, can be backed at 150/1 to now lift their first major trophy.
With the Tartan Army ending a 23-year wait to feature at a major tournament, we’re taking a look at the best Scotland Euro 2020 odds. Steve Clarke’s side qualified in dramatic fashion with two penalty shoot-out wins in the play-offs and are 200/1 for a shock success this summer.
As the Three Lions seek to claim a first major trophy since 1966, we’re taking a look at all of the best England Euro 2020 odds. Just like that famous World Cup triumph, Gareth Southgate’s side will have home advantage if they reach the final and are 11/2 with bwin for outright glory.
Everyone loves the excitement of a major international football tournament, so we’ve put together a guide for punters on how to bet on Euro 2020. Club loyalties will be put to one side as elite-level players don their national shirts for this summer’s delayed showpiece.
World champions France look in fine shape ahead of Euro 2020 and are expected to make short work of Bulgaria in their final warm-up match. The visitors have only beaten Gibraltar in 13 outings over the past 10 months and are listed as low as 71 in the FIFA rankings.