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.
Newport are back at Wembley and looking to go one better than two years ago when they conceded in the last minute of extra time against Tranmere. This time Morecambe are their opponents in the League Two play-off final, with the Exiles appearing here for the fifth time in under a decade.
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.
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.
To celebrate the return of the European Championships this summer, our analysts have devised a fiendish Euro 2020 quiz based on the history of the competition to date. There are only 10 questions, making it the ideal challenge for a coffee break or half-time interval.
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.