England are slight favourites at 5/6 in bwin’s Euro 2020 winner odds after setting up a final date with Italy by edging out Denmark. The Three Lions came from behind to prevail 2-1 in extra-time at Wembley, where they will return on Sunday night to face the Azzurri.
England have looked a formidable force during the Euro 2020 knockout stages and are fancied to end Denmark’s brave bid for glory. The Danes have been inspired by Christian Eriksen’s absence and can take heart from an October Nations League win at Wembley.
Colombia are always hard to beat in big matches but Argentina have to be rated a form pick in their Copa America semi-final clash. La Albiceleste cruised through the group stage and were the most impressive victors at the last-eight stage when crushing Ecuador 3-0.
Brazil crushed Peru 4-0 during the Copa America group stage and it will be a surprise if they don’t confirm that superiority in the semi-finals. The holders haven’t been overly impressive during their last few matches but still look a cut above Los Incas with home advantage.
England put in a rock-solid performance to beat Germany at Euro 2020 and surely only have to remain fully focused to see off Ukraine in Rome. Andriy Shevchenko’s side have plenty of spirit and energy but lack the quality of their opponents in practically every department.
Denmark have played like a team possessed since losing Christian Eriksen and are fancied to overwhelm Czech Republic in Baku. The Czechs have also exceeded expectations and shouldn’t be underestimated but all the vibes are the Danes will take some stopping.
Uruguay versus Colombia is rated the pick of the Copa America quarter-finals and we’re sweet on La Celeste’s chances of success. After getting off to a sluggish start, Oscar Tabarez’s team look to have hit top form at just the right time to shine in the knockout stages.
Argentina look determined to end a 28-year wait for Copa America glory and are expected to ease past Ecuador in the quarter-finals. La Albiceleste impressed as convincing Group A victors, whereas La Tri just about managed to scrape through Group B in fourth place.
Brazil seemed to lack a little intensity during the second half of the Copa America group stage but should be back fully focused for the quarter-finals. Chile battled hard to progress from their pool but fears remain this ageing side is a fading force in terms of elite-level quality.
We’ve reached the business end of Copa America and a tight tussle is on the cards in the opening quarter-final between Peru and Paraguay. Los Incas would traditionally be expected to shade this tie but the absence of several key forwards could even things up in Goiania.
We flopped badly with our Euro 2020 both teams to score tips at the last-16 stage but are having another go for the quarter-finals. There was a mixture of entertaining encounters and tight tussles to start the knockout rounds and that trend could continue.
Uruguay have a big incentive to beat Paraguay in their closing Group A contest, as a victory will keep them away from Brazil’s half of the knockout draw. La Celeste do seem to be running into form after a sticky spell in front of goal, with their star strikers back firing.
Argentina should have little trouble in wrapping up top spot in Copa America Group A when taking on basement dwellers Bolivia. La Verde will be heading home whatever happens in Cuiaba and have scored only one goal in three straight defeats so far.
France should be battle hardened after topping the ‘group of death’ at Euro 2020 and are expected to prove too strong for Switzerland. Les Bleus weren’t quite at their best during the pool stage but punters should anticipate a step up in intensity for the knockout rounds.