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.
Spain are favourites in the outright betting for U21 Euro 2021 and can justify that position by taking care of Croatia in the quarter-finals. La Rojita lifted this trophy in fine style two years ago and head to Maribor in Slovenia on the back of a long unbeaten run at this level.
France look as though they mean business at U21 Euro 2021 and are fancied to see off Netherlands in their Budapest quarter-final. Les Espoirs reached the semi-finals two years ago and head into this tournament with some big-name players in key positions.
In arguably the most competitive League One season in recent memory, Blackpool and Lincoln are left standing with 90 minutes keeping them from the Championship. The Seasiders, once a breath of fresh air in the top flight under Ian Holloway, have won five of their last six games.
Switzerland are rated by many as dark horses to do well at Euro 2020 but USA promise to prove tricky opponents in Sunday’s warm-up match. The Americans have a couple of tournaments to prepare for themselves this summer and invariably play with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
The richest game in football is here again, with Brentford in it for the second season in a row after their Championship play-off final defeat to Fulham a year ago. Swansea are looking for a Premier League return after a three-year absence, in a re-run of last year’s semi-final.
Sweden and Finland step up their preparations for Euro 2020 when facing off in a warm-up match at Friends Arena in Solna. Janne Andersson’s side boast the better recent form from March’s international break and get the nod to prevail on home turf.
Sheffield United have badly missed their home fans this season and can show what might have been by celebrating their return with a win over Burnley. Both teams have nothing to play for except pride, so the backing of even a reduced crowd at Bramall Lane could prove significant.
Leeds have shown the benefit of a superb fitness regime and shrewd rotation policy to finish the season looking fresh and full of energy. The Whites will be seeking a fourth straight Premier League victory when entertaining a relegated West Brom side without a win in six outings.
Swansea’s Andre Ayew struck the only goal in the first leg at Oakwell and Steve Cooper’s side will be looking to build on their slender advantage. The Swans have won all three encounters against Barnsley this season and are now strong favourites to book a place in the Wembley final.
West Brom may be down but they are not out of energy or enthusiasm, judged on Sunday’s Premier League display versus Liverpool. If Albion are able to put in a similar shift on Wednesday night, they are capable of competing with a faltering West Ham outfit.
Newcastle seem to be really enjoying themselves at present and get the nod to see off Sheffield United at St James’ Park. The Blades appear determined to salvage some pride from a miserable Premier League campaign but may just be outgunned if this game opens up.
Liverpool were back on fire as an attacking force when beating Man Utd and will now be expected to brush aside West Brom. The Reds know that three more wins to finish off the season will earn them a Champions League spot and Jurgen Klopp will call for more clinical finishing up front.
Everton are still in the hunt for a Europa League place and that should prove enough of an incentive to see off Sheffield United. The relegated Blades have lost seven of their last eight Premier League matches, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side scoring just two goals in those games.