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.
Brazil are the favourites to rule supreme on home soil yet again in the Copa America and can begin by brushing aside Venezuela. The Samba Boys ended a 12-year wait for a South American title in 2019 in their homeland, beating Peru 3-1 in the final.
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.
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.
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.
Czech Republic could do with a boost ahead of Euro 2020 after being hammered by Italy last week but Albania can be stubborn opponents. The visitors have only lost to England in their last nine outings and held Wales to a goalless draw in Cardiff on Saturday.
Hungary are in the so-called ‘group of death’ at Euro 2020 and may opt to conserve their energy when warming up against Republic of Ireland. The visitors have nothing at stake in Budapest after missing out on this summer’s big event but can always be relied upon to play with pride.
Poland look in reasonable form heading into Euro 2020 and may be keen to find top gear when facing Iceland in their final warm-up match. The Eagles begin their Group E campaign with what could be a pivotal clash with Slovakia, so would ideally like to hit the ground running.
England will finish off their preparations for Euro 2020 by facing Romania in Middlesbrough and a professional win is expected. The Three Lions are on a run of five straight victories, with only one goal conceded, whereas their opponents have lost four in a row.
Scotland have had an encouraging build-up to Euro 2020 and will be keen to maintain the momentum when facing Luxembourg. Their opponents have shown some improvement in recent years but have lost friendlies to Liechtenstein, Austria, Qatar and Norway over the past 10 months.