Newcastle star  Kieran Trippier sparked concerns last week after his wife uploaded a cryptic post on social media. Trippier has been actively involved in the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 appearance so far.  The defender who is a right-back, has been substituting at left-back due to injuries. Trippier’s wife Charlotte posted on Instagram: “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”  She then followed that post with the words: “The sun is shining. Happy Monday angels.” There are speculations that Trippier may have lost his wife as a follower on social media.

The Round of 16 for Euro 2024 is underway, as dark horse teams Austria and Georgia pulled off stunning victories over the Netherlands and Portugal respectively to qualify for this stage of the tournament. As predicted, Spain, England and Germany finished first in their group. With the other qualifying nations preparing to begin Round 16, let’s look at the Euro 2024 Match Previews for certain key matches. Switzerland will play Italy in Berlin as they hope to maintain their excellent momentum, while Denmark will face undefeated Germany at Dortmund. France and Belgium will compete in a clash of titans, and Portugal will seek to obliterate Slovenia. Keep reading to see our breakdown of the key Euro 2024 matches to feature in the Round of 16 stage. We have also linked to the previews for all these matches on our website; containing betting tips and experts picks for each fixture. Which Teams Will Play In A Euro 2024 Match For Round Of 16? After the recently completed Euro 2024 group stage, 12 were confirmed from the top-two finishes in respective groups with four more entering as the best third-placed teams to make up the final 16. Top Two Teams qualifying in the Round of 16 are: Germany. Switzerland. Spain. Italy. England. Denmark. Austria. France. Romania. Belgium. Portugal. Turkey. Best third-placed teams qualifying for the Round of 16: Slovenia. Netherlands. Slovakia. Georgia. Euro 2024 Match Previews With Venue And Date Below are all the Euro 2024 match previews you can read about on MatchPlug. Switzerland VS Italy – June 29th at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. Germany VS Denmark – June 30th – at the BVB Stadion, Dortmund. England VS Slovakia – June 30th at the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen. Spain VS Georgia – June 30th at the Cologne Stadium, Cologne. France VS Belgium – July 1st at the Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf. Portugal VS Slovenia – July 1st at Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt. Romania VS Netherlands – July 2nd at the Munich Football Arena, Munich. Austria VS Turkey – July 2nd at the Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig. Euro 2024 Match Previews For Round Of 16  After 36 games, the Euro 2024 has moved on to the knockout stages, starting with the round of 16 which begins on the 29th of June 2024. On that note, let us examine the Euro 2024 match previews for all eight round of 16 matches: 1. Switzerland VS Italy Switzerland has played surprisingly well so far in the tournament and came close to defeating Germany to top Group A. That was probably the best goal they’ve ever given up as they are in the easiest half of the draw. The match with the Germans proved that the Swiss have good defense. They were aggressive, well-organized, and managed to hold off the hosts for 92 minutes. Besides their opening match loss to Hungary, Switzerland’s attack has struggled. They managed just four shots against the Germans and required Xherdan Shaqiri to score a wonder strike to defeat Scotland. Italy on the other hand, waited until the last minute to clinch a spot in the last 16. They need Mattia Zaccagni to score in the 98th minute to play out a draw against Croatia. The Azzurri also struggled with their attack, starting their first two group games with a striker who scored only once in 19 international appearances.  Against Croatia, Mateo Retegui got a chance to lead the line, extending a drought that saw him score just once in his last 13 appearances for team and country. Head-to-head Stats For Switzerland VS Italy This match has ”Under” written all over it, and it won’t be shocking if both teams were to drag things out until penalties. Switzerland and Italy competed in the qualifying group at the 2021 World Cup and drew 0-0 and 1-1. The Swiss have drawn six of their last 10 internationals with eight ending Under 2.5 goals, while six of the last eight Italian fixtures have ended in two or fewer goals. Read the preview: Switzerland VS Italy: Preview and Expert Football Prediction. 2. Germany VS Denmark  Germany and Denmark will reenact the 1992 Euro final when they clash in Dortmund on Saturday 29th June, 2024. While the hosts have been undefeated in the contest with two wins and a draw, Denmark is yet to get a victory, ending all their group matches in a draw and scoring twice. Entering this match as the underdogs, Denmark will take inspiration from their wondrous Euro 1992 finals performance in Gothenburg. In that game, they pulled off one of the largest final upsets ever, defeating Germany who were world champions then, by a 2-0 score to win their first and only major football title. The Danes will look to midfielder Christian Eriksen and forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Jonas Wind to subdue Germany, who have a star packed lineup featuring Euro 2024’s joint-second top scorers Jamal Musiala and Niclas Fullkrug, including breakout star Florian Wirtz. Before the knockout game, Julian Nagelsmann will make the hard decision: keep faith in underwhelming Kai Havertz in the starting lineup or star Fullkrug after his stoppage-time equalizer off the bench in the last match against Switzerland. Head-to-Head Stats For Germany VS Denmark Historically, Germany is almost unbeatable once they advance to the knockout stage at the Euros. All the 10 times Germany has advanced, they’ve reached the semifinals nine times and the final six. Die Mannschaft are on the same level as Spain with three European Football Championship titles. Defeating Denmark in the round of 16 will put them one step closer to securing a fourth title; an honour as hosting nation. It will also be a perfect send off for Tooni Kroos, who will retire from football after the contest. However, Denmark who reached the semifinals at the last edition of Euro 2020, are no easy pushovers for Germany. Read the preview: Germany VS Denmark: Preview and Expert Football Prediction. 3. England VS Slovakia  England lost momentum after their first three performances, but they topped their group and

Euro 2024 is down to the last 16 teams, as eight of them go home after an exhilarating group stage. Fans watched Albania, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Croatia, Ukraine, and Scotland exit the tournament, while other nations qualified for the Round of 16. Amongst these qualifying countries, some teams referred to as “Dark Horses”, unwanted outsiders have shockingly qualified as well. This post discusses those Euro 2024 Dark Horse Teams. So far, the Euros have been full of twists, but what stood out the most is that where preferred favourites such as England and France have struggled, the dark horse teams like Austria, Turkey, Georgia, and Switzerland scaled through easily to appear in the next round.  As the 16 lucky teams gear up to compete for the Round of 16 and eventually the finals on July 14th, MatchPlug believes that those dark horses deserve to be recognized for the outstanding performance they put on during the group stages.  Table of contents: What is a dark horse? 10 Euro 2024 dark horse teams Euro 2024 dark horse teams that qualified for the round of 16 What Is A Dark Horse? A dark horse is an unpopular candidate or competitor, who unexpectedly wins or succeeds in a competition. UEFA expanding the European Championship means unwanted teams have more chances to make their presence felt at the competition.  What Are Some Rules For Euro 2024 Dark Horse Teams There are some rules surrounding Euro 2024 dark horse teams that help you identify them at major tournaments like the Euros.  1. Dark horses are not ranked among the pre-tournament favourites. Countries like Georgia and Austria were not when the contest began. These teams were put down behind the usual favourites Germany, Spain, France, England, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.  2. Dark horses cannot have much historical pedigree. Austria haven’t had this in modern ages since the 1954 World Cup, when they finished third, and have reached just one knockout stage at any international tournament. At Euro 2020, Italy defeated them in the last 16.  3. Dark horses may have an impressive recent record which is usually overlooked. Austria entered the euros undefeated in seven games and teased their ferocious attacking abilities by beating Turkey 6-1 in March.  4. Dark horses always have an air of mystery around them, either secretly talented players or a mythical coach. In the case of Austria (again) Marcel Sabitzer, Patrick Wimmer, Christoph Baumgartner, and Marko Arnautovic held the fort down. Their coach Ralf Ragnick was also excellent. 7 Euro 2024 Dark Horse Teams 1. Austria 2. Georgia 3. Slovenia 4. Turkey 5. Netherlands 6. Denmark 7. Italy Euro 2024 Dark Horse Teams That Qualified For The Round Of 16 In this section, we examine some of the Euro 2024 dark horses that certainly produced shocking results in the tournament, defied all odds to make it to the round of 16, and topped their group ahead of the preferred favourites.  Below are some of the Euro 2024 dark horse teams that are still going strong in the tournament: 1. Austria Austria officially became a dark horse in the tournament when the pressure began to increase and favourites like England and France cracked in the heat of battle. The Austrians brought to the contest thrilling football, a transformed tactical approach, and a sense of national pride. They first announced their presence by excellent friendly victories over Germany and Italy. After they lost 1-0 to France in their first Euro 2024 match, they went on to beat Poland 3-1. Austria finally sealed their place in the round of 16 by a 3-2 beating of Netherlands.  They finished the group stages of the contest by topping Group D with 6 points ahead of France and are set to face Turkey as their first opponents in the round of 16. 2. Georgia As a team playing in its first ever European championship, Georgia delivered what is considered perhaps the most remarkable performance in this year’s euros. This debutante defeated the almighty Portugal by a 2-0 scoreline to steal a spot in the round of 16.  The Georgian national team has had a quiet confidence rising within it since they eliminated Greece in a penalty shoot out to secure a place at Germany. Their Euro run has been filled with ups and downs since then. First they lost 1-0 to Turkey, drew with Czechia, and then beat Portugal at the dying minutes of the group stage to stay in the competition.  Georgia is set to face Spain on the 29th of June 2024 for the round 16 and we hope this team survives La Roja’s brutality. 3. Slovenia Just like Georgia, there was little information this summer about Slovenia which ranked 57th in the world; only two nations competing in Germany this year are lower in FIFA standings. Unlike Georgia, Slovenia did not put its hopes in the array of talent around the pitch but on just one star they have in their squad, Benjamin Šeško. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the Leipzig forward has been associated with bigger clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Milan this summer and his price may only increase further with his recent performance at the Euro. Meanwhile, Slovenia sealed the deal with a timely 0-0 stalemate with favourites England to enter the round of 16.  4. Turkey Turkey began its start to the Euro 2024 with a spectacular 3-1 beating of Georgia thanks to two long range strikes and a destabilising counter attack. This performance wiped out the disappointment of their campaign last time out at the Euro 2020, which was ridden with injury and uncertain management.  In the match with Georgia, Mert Muldur and wonderkid Arda Guler helped the Turks take the lead before Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu sealed the victory. Since then, Turkey has survived a 3-0 lashing from Portugal and defeated Czechia 3-1 to enter the next stage of the contest.  There is a lot of talent locked away in this team and they are

The Euro 2024 group stage came to an end on Wednesday the 26th of June 2024, giving way to the round of 16 stage that only 16 lucky national teams qualified for. If like most bettors you also wanted to wait to see how the entire competition plays out before wagering on the matches, you’ve actually made a smart decision. Keep reading our article on Euro 2024 Betting Strategies to find the best tips to secure your wagers with.  This year’s Euro tournament was filled with shocking twists and turns that even the most experienced football expert could not have predicted. From Portugal losing 2-0 to Georgia, to England and Slovenia locked in a 0-0 stalemate, and Austria topping Group D ahead of favorites France; the 2024 Euros had more plot twists than an Alfred Hitchcock movie.  As we now enter the long awaited round of 16, avid football bettors and analysts who made a lot of predictions at the beginning of the tournament, now wait with bated breaths to see which of their predictions will come true.  If you’re just joining the betting demographic, use our article to find insightful Euro 2024 betting strategies.  In this post: How does the Euro 2024 work? What is the Euro 2024 format? 5 best Euro 2024 betting strategies? Common mistakes to avoid when betting on the Euro 2024 7 tips to remember for your Euro 2024 betting strategies How Does The Euro 2024 Work? Before we delve into the Euro 2024 betting strategies we have in store for you, let us discuss an important aspect of wagering on this tournament, which is how the Euro 2024 Championship works.  Euro 2024 brought together 24 nations from various countries in Europe to compete for the title of European football champions.  Played every four years, the contest is one of the hardest in the world in terms of level and it is sometimes more challenging to win than a World Cup.  What Is The Euro 2024 Format? The Euro 2024 starts with a group phase, where the 24 nations competition are split into six groups of four. These groups will then compete between the 14th and 26th of June 2024, for the group stages which then determines which teams will qualify for the round of 16.  At the end of the three-game phase, the countries ranked first and second in their respective groups advance to the last 16, and the teams ranked third also have a chance of qualifying. Similarly, four of the six best third-placed teams with regards to points also secured a spot in the last 16 of the European Championship. For example, Slovenia finished third in Group C with three points, while Czech Republic (1 point) and Croatia (2 points) finished with lower points, the Slovenians are still competing in the tournament, while the other two were eliminated. At the end, the Euros always has an interesting surprise and mostly favors the bigger nations of the tournament.  After all the qualifiers are named, the rest of the contest advances to the knockout stage which will run from (29th of June to the 14th of July). The winners of the Round of 16 play in the quarter-finals, the winners of the quarter-finals qualify for the semi-finals, and the winners of the semi-finals qualify for the final. In case of a draw at the end of full time in this second part of the Euro 2024, the teams will move to extra time and maybe a penalty shoot-out. This event makes Euro 2024 betting one of the most interesting aspects of the football season. 5 Best Euro 2024 Betting Strategies Now that you know how the Euro 2024 tournament works and its format, it is time to get into the best Euro 2024 betting strategies. Below, we have shared five tips that you can apply when wagering on the upcoming matches starting on the 29th of June.  If used properly, these betting strategies can ensure you only make Accurate Football Predictions. 1. Study The Teams Current Results You should study the recent results of the two teams you are betting on to ensure you don’t make mistakes on your wager. One way to know a team’s form is to find out if they won their last match, and if their opponent was defeated? In scenarios like that one, it would be better to back the team that won their last match easily, as they will be confident and spurred to recreate the same scoreline in an upcoming match.  Checking the recent results of teams is one of the smartest Euro 2024 bettings strategies. 2. Analyze The Squad For Euro 2024 Analyze the lineup for each team competing in the knockout stage of the Euro 2024 tournament. Can they rely on star players in every position? Are the key players? Mbappe is injured, how will this affect his performance for France?  Those are the questions you must ask before predicting the Euro 2024 matches. This is especially true for the smaller nations making their debut at the Euros this year and rely on a handful of players to carry them through. 3. Check For Impactful Absences Another of the best Euro 2024 betting strategies is to check for any absences that will impact the outcome of your prediction.  If for example, Mike Maignan and Kylian Mbappé (who is already injured) are absent for a French team game, you must be cautious when backing France if they are against a strong team like Portugal which has Cristiano Ronaldo at its helm. For every wager you place on the upcoming Euro 2024 matches, ensure you find out which players will not be competing. A major absence is a significant determinant.  4. Factor In Long-Standing Rivalries In matches between long-term rivals such as France-Portugal, France-Italy or Germany-England  the matches are usually more cutthroat and both teams take turns dealing with the other. So, if you see a match between two age-old rivals, be cautious when backing any

The second round of group matches at the Euro 2024 are complete. There have been lots of thrilling matches and shocking twists so far in the tournament, with most of the 24 national teams fighting for a spot in the round of 16. Based on expert analysis and current results, here are our Euro 2024 Group Stage Predictions. In this article, we have selected the teams we believe will make it out of the six groups to advance to the coveted round of 16. We have studied odds and recent matches to gather information for this piece.  These are the Euro 2024 group stage predictions, group standings, and knockout stage predictions to carry you through the rest of the group phase competition. In case you missed it, read: Euro 2024 Betting Preview: An Overview Of The Tournament, Including Participating Teams, Key Players, And Potential Favorites. Top Euro 2024 Group Stage Predictions The knockout stage of the 2024 European Championship is almost underway, with two more groups closing out on Tuesday 25th June in Germany. Austria, France, and the Netherlands got to advance to the round of 16 from Group C, while England, Denmark, and Slovenia moved out of Group D.  Below, we’ve shared more Euro 2024 group stage predictions for you: Euro 2024 Group A Predictions Group A is referred to as the exciting group in Euro 2024. In this group, we have Germany, a national team expected to advance easily into the knockout stages without breaking much sweat. Germany Die Mannschaft are playing at their home, packed with experienced footballers and new talents as well. The team’s tactical skill and pure quality makes them the outstanding giants of group A.  Hungary In the race for second place, Hungary, Switzerland and Scotland compete hungrily for a slice of the round of 16, threatening to subdue each other to get there. Hungary, the underdogs are renowned for their resilience. And it won’t be surprising if they pull off an upset against their more favoured opponents.  Switzerland Switzerland is no stranger to challenging European tournaments. The team is made up of players who play for Europe’s top clubs, and have proven that they can compete with the best stars in football. Strong at the back and adept at delivering timely goals, the Swiss could come in second place. Scotland The Scotland team has a zeal and ability to present a united front in matches. With a mix of experience and youthful vibrance, they aim to be more than participants in the Euro 2024 group stage. They’ll hope to make their mark here. Group A Predictions Summary Germany, with their talent and home-field advantage, should easily reach the top of the table. Switzerland has an edge thanks to their consistency and could clinch second position. Hungary and Scotland will fight for every point they can get. But Hungary’s resilient attitude might give them an edge for third, leaving Scotland with an impressive effort but lots to improve on in the future.  Euro 2024 Group B Predictions The Euro 2024 Group B has been dubbed the “group of death.” Between warding off Spain, Italy and Croatia, Albania have not gotten an easy group and will have to pull some miraculous moves if they ever want to advance to the next stage of this competition. Spain The second group at the Euro 2024 nears the end and it is Spain and Italy that are advancing to the next phase of the tournament. La Roja eased through the group , winning all three of their matches and have not conceded any goal. Italy Italy and Croatia played in matchday 3 with second position and automatic qualification on the line for both teams. Croatia seemed headed for a win after Luka Modric fired home in the 55th minute. They were denied again at the death, when Mattia Zaccagni scored the goals of the contest in the final minute of stoppage time. Croatia Croatia have not yet been eliminated from the tournament, but they would need a series of other results to go well if they are to advance as one of the best third position teams with just two points. Albania Albania has a lot to prove at the Euro 2024 group stage. Their presence at the tournament was not a mistake; but proof of their hard work and developing soccer culture. Fans can expect them to fight every ball, every prediction, and shake up the order of things. Group B Predictions Summary Croatia and Albania might be the wild cards for Group B. Based on experience, Croatia may edge into the third with their strong spirit. Underestimating Albania would be dangerous as they could bring a thrilling twist to the tournament.  Euro 2024 Group C Predictions Group C’s tale is gearing up to become a page-turner, with England the favourites to scale through in the tournament in the Euro 2024 group stage predictions. The Three Lions are ready to dominate, with their eyes set on staying on top till the last day of the contest. England England have not pleased at the European Championship up till now, but they have four points as a team. That means the English team are in a good position to finish a Group C toppers, which they will do by defeating Slovenia. But they failed to defeat Slovenia in their latest match. Slovenia Slovenia were seconds from securing a spot in the knockout stage last time out, but Serbia delivered a last minute equaliser to deny them three points. They need to get a result against England to advance to the last 16. Slovenia scored a 0-0 draw against the English team and are still in the running for a Group C win. Denmark Denmark delivered a high-spirited performance against England in Matchday 1, drawing 1-1. They have two points in the contest and will finish second if they defeat Serbia. However, their recent matchup with the Serbians, ended in a 0-0 draw.  Serbia Serbia flattered to deceive for

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The UEFA Euro 2024 Championship continues, and there have been remarkable changes on the title betting board since the start of the tournament. To that effect, MatchPlug covers the Euro 2024 Outright Winner Predictions in this article. In a shocking turn of events, France and Germany are now the new favourites to win the whole competition, with both at +400, after England tied 1-1 with Denmark. The Three Lions have been the pre-tournament betting favourite since the odds were posted. Just before the contest started, Les Blues joined them onto the betting board.  Now, France and Germany have reached the top, with England sitting number 3 at +450. Spain also dropped to +500 from +750 after it beat Italy 1-0. That game dropped the Italians’ future to +2000 from +1600. This post examines further, the top contenders in the Euro 2024 and offers insights on which country’s national team is likely to win the tournament. Top 10 Euro 2024 Outright Winner 1. France – +400 2. Germany – +400 3. England – +450 4. Spain – +500 5. Portugal – +550 6. Netherlands – +1400 7. Belgium – +1600 8. Italy – +2000 9. Austria – +5000 10. Switzerland – +5000 Euro 2024 Outright Winner Predictions According to Expert Football Predictions and bookmaker odds, France, England and Germany top the list in the Euro 2024 Outright Winner Predictions. This trend is expected, with a France – England pairing topping expectations, then a Germany-Portugal pairing as the other two strong football teams to watch. 1. France  France are never too far from the title at a major football tournament. In the 2022 World Cup, they were runners-up. Now, for Euro 2024, Les Blues will be competing to be crowned champions of the continent for the first time since 2000. Head coach, Didier Deschamps has a plethora of experience in international matches and France have more strength in depth than any other team at the tournament. Kylian Mbappé, Maignana, Olivier Giroud, Coman, Upamecano, and Maignan, make up the French armada and are intimidating to rival clubs.  2. Germany  Germany was in poor shape for most of 2022 and 2023. Die Mannschaft were eliminated in the last World Cup in the group phase, before they lost the friendlies to Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Japan, Poland, and Turkey.  However, things have changed for the better since Julian Nagelsmann took over for Hansi Flick, and the team’s hope is returning. While this isn’t exactly the best German squad in history, the hosts will cash in on home advantage in this contest. Some of the young talents keeping Germany afloat are Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger, and Toni Kroos.  3. England  Coming in at number 3 on the list of Euro 2024 Outright Winner Predictions is England, which is competing in their 11th European Championship. The Three Lions are among the favourites to win the Euro 2024. They went close three years ago, losing in the final to Italy on penalties. Gareth Southgate also led the team to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. Southgate has mastered his men, and fans have hope that England’s time has come to win the Euros title. Having players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in the lineup definitely helps. 4. Spain  As the only nation to have the European Championship title back-to-back (2008 and 2012), Spain continues to impress at the Euro 2024. Although the team is doing exploits at the present contest, their tournament record since has been somewhat mediocre. La Roja were strong at the last Euros three years ago, but current manager Luis de la Fuente does not have the same talents as Luis Enrique, his predecessor. Still, this team has an appropriate fusion of youth and experience , and stands a chance in the tournament. 5. Portugal  Portugal may have been listed as outsiders in this contest, but they are certainly material for Euro 2024 outright winner predictions. They won this tournament eight years ago and will want to achieve the same feat this year. The Portuguese squad that won the title in 2016, was not particularly excellent and the present day team has more quality players in their ranks. Cristiano Ronaldo may have to take on a rotation role, but he is a valuable player to have around. Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, and Bernado Silva are also lurking in the tournament. Roberto Martinez has spectacular talent across the board, characterised by Diogo Jota and Rafael Leão. They also have experience from winning consecutive titles in this contest. 6. Netherlands  The Netherlands may be listed among the dark horses this summer, but they are winner material. Coach Ronald Koeman has no shortage of talent in his ranks, symbolised by Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, and Gini Wijnaldum.  Memphis Depay has not played much, and there are questions over who will be scoring for this team if Depay is not playing. 7. Belgium  Belgium has lost several members of its golden generation to retirement, but Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen, and Romelu Lukaku are still holding down the fort. Meanwhile, Jeremy Doku and Lois Opena bring youth to the team. Belgium will like their chances of winning a group that has weaker contenders like Ukraine, Romania, and Ukraine. But the question is if they can eliminate the stronger teams later. 8. Italy Italy are the defending Euros champions, but they are not the leading team in the Euro 2024 outright winner predictions. But, in Euro 2020 when they won the tournament they were not widely supported either.  Luciano Spalletti is a good coach, yet he might be working with what is dubbed the ” one of the weakest Italian squads” ever in a long time. Italy is placed in a hard group alongside Spain, Albania, and Croatia. While they are the current champions, winning this year would take a miracle.  9. Austria Austria played well during the qualifying round under Ralf Rangnick, who has built a squad that plays ferociously.

The Euro 2024 tournament is live with numerous matches for you to wager on between 14th June and 14 July.  To guide your path, and ensure you only make Accurate Football Predictions, MatchPlug has created this – Euro 2024 Betting Preview: An overview of the tournament, including participating teams, key players, and potential favorites, for you.  In the last Euros, England finished the contest as runners-up to Italy, and have a good opportunity to go further this year. However, true fans know the Euros is a highly competitive tournament, and this one especially has a lot of high achieving teams waiting to strike.  In England’s way are France, Spain, Portugal, and of course, Germany the hosts. The Germans are on the prowl after losing to English at Euro 2020, and might end up playing the Three Lions in the quarter-finals.   Our Euro 2024 Betting Preview, covers everything you need to know about this monumental tournament, and what to expect from the rest of it.  In this Guide: 1. Overview of the Euro 2024 tournament: What is Euro 2024? Euro 2024 start and end date. Which country is hosting the Euro 2024? How many countries are participating? Which German cities are the Euro 2024 matches happening? How many groups are playing in the Euro 2024. Euro 2024 full schedule. 2. Participating teams in the Euro 2024 Which countries are playing in the Euro 2024 and Groups. Predicted group winners for the Euro 2024. Stats and records so far in the Euro 2024 tournament. 3. Key Players In The Euro 2024  Key player to back in the Euro 2024.  Top goal scorers listed for the Euro 2024. Predicted Golden boot winners for the Euro 2024. 4. Potential Favorites To Win The Euro 2024 tournament Which countries are the favorites to win? Overview Of The Euro 2024 Tournament Germany is hosting the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship this year. They were bestowed the honour at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting that was held in Nyon on 27th September 2018. This section answers all your burning questions about the ongoing Euro 2024 competition; when did it start? Who is hosting? Who qualified?, etc. What Is Euro 2024? The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship or the Euro 2024 is the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a quadrennial (happens every four years) international football championship. It is organised by the UEFA for the European men’s national teams of its member countries.  Euro 2024 start And End Date The Euro 2024 tournament started on Saturday June 14th 2024 and will end on 14th July 2024. Which Country Is Hosting The Euro 2024? Germany is hosting the Euro 2024 tournament.  How Many Countries Are Participating? 24 countries are participating in the Euro 2024. Which German cities Are The Euro 2024 Matches Happening? There are 10 German cities that’ll be giving out their stadium to host Euro 2024 matches. Out of the ten, 9 of them were used at the 2006 World Cup.  These are the host cities below: Stadium Name Host City Capacity Olympiastadion Berlin  Berlin 71,000 Cologne Stadium  Cologne 43,000 BVB Stadion Dortmund  Dortmund 62,000 Düsseldorf Arena  Düsseldorf  47,000 Frankfurt Arena  Frankfurt 47,000 Arena AufSchalke  Gelsenkirchen 50,000 Volksparkstadion  Hamburg  49,000 Leipzig Stadium  Leipzig 40,000 Munich Football Arena Munich 66,000 Stuttgart Arena Stuttgart 51,000 How Many Groups Are Playing In The Euro 2024? There are 6 groups playing in the Euro 2024; Group A – Group F. Euro 2024 Full Schedule You can view the Euro 2024 Full Schedule here. Get more information about the Euro 2024 tournament.  Participating Teams In The Euro 2024 There are 24 national teams that are participating in the Euro 2024 tournament. Each of them are shared into 6 groups, giving fans a healthy mix of strong contenders and struggling teams. This section breaks down each country, which group they belong in, and odds for predicted favourites. Which Countries Are  Playing In The Euro 2024 And Groups? The last match for the final tournament was in Hamburg on Saturday 2nd December, 2024. 24 countries qualified for the Euro 2024 after that contest. We’ve listed each of them and the groups they belong to.  Group A  Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland. Group B Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania. Group C Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England. Group D Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France. Group E Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine. Group F Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia. Predicted Group Winners For The Euro 2024 While some strong teams made their way into the Groups for this Euro 2024, there can only be one winner in the midst of power contenders. The table below shows the national team chosen by experts to win their group.  Group Predicted Group Winners A  Germany B Spain C England D France E Belgium F Portugal Group winners based on experts predictions Current Stats And Records In The Euro 2024 Tournament The Euro 2024 tournament officially began on 14th June 2024. Since then, 15 matches have been played, with more to come in the following weeks.  Here we share which teams lost and the country leading by goals scored.  Country Goals Scored Germany 7 Switzerland 4 Romania 3 Türkiye 3 Spain 3 Albania 3 Denmark 2 Slovenia 2 Netherlands 2 Italy 2 Croatia 2 England 2 Scotland 2 Portugal 2 Slovakia 1 Georgia 1 Czechia 1 Hungary 1 Serbia 1 Poland 1 France 1 Austria 0 Ukraine 0 Belgium 0 Stats and records of each team in the tournament so far Table showing matches won by each team in the Euro 2024 Country Matches Played Won Lost Draw Germany 2 0 0 0 England 2 1 1 0 Switzerland 2 1 1 0 Slovenia 2 0 2 0 Denmark 2 0 2 0 Croatia 2 0 1 1 Albania 2 0 1 1 Serbia 2 0 1 1 Serbia 2 0 1 1 Scotland 2 0 1 1 These are total number of matches won from 14th June till now. View the full Euro 2024 stats for the participating teams. Key Players

In a football match, how does being home or away affect a team’s win? Situational factors in a game, often favours the hosts due to crowd support. However, before you believe this notion, it is important that you examine other factors before supporting a side. Let’s discuss  Analyzing Home and Away Advantage in Football Predictions. One popular strategy among punters is to always back the hosts for every game. But this is not the ultimate betting strategy you think it is, because most times the away side are usually stronger and bigger than the hosts.  In our article, we will examine every factor that could tilt a game in the hosts favour and every analysis or study done on this subject. Factors That Influence Home And Away Advantage In Football Predictions In football, playing home or away can impact a club’s performance and boost their probability of winning. But, the home-field advantage is a popular phenomenon in football, where teams tend to play better at their stadium than they do on the road.  There are certain factors that contribute to this advantage. 1. Fan Support A team playing at home, has the full support of their fans and are likely to play more confidently. This is referred to as the 12th-man factor. Playing on home turf, creates a positive environment and improves the morale of the players. 2. Psychological Advantage When players are on their field, the familiarity of the pitch, the cheering of fans, and the comfort of their locker room all contribute to give them an advantage over the guests. The away team is often left hanging in unfamiliar territory and don’t get as much support.  A Prediction Site like MatchPlug will often provide Sure Home win Prediction to favour the home team, because it is sure of their confidence level which is often high. Furthermore, the players can take more risks and be assertive in their play styles.  3. Familiar Surroundings The hosts are more familiar with the field dimensions and surface, and other environmental factors at their home stadium, that give them an edge over the guests. 4. Fatigue When teams play on the road, they do so while fighting off the stress and exhaustion of travelling. This fatigue may stem from differences in time zone, changes in sleep schedule, and disruptions to routine. Similarly, the players’ performance may reduce. Meanwhile, the home team will be relaxed in familiar surroundings, sleep on their beds and don’t face the tiredness that comes with being jet lagged.  5. Referees Some evidence suggests that referees may be influenced by the home fans to rule in the favour of the hosts. This could lead to biases in decision-making. 6. Existing Statistics Existing statistical data support the home advantage phenomenon, regardless of psychological and environmental factors. Statistically, home teams have a large advantage over visiting teams. This is according to research and analysis of international football matches.  This trend is repeated across competitions and leagues, showing the prevalent nature of the home-field advantage. Additionally, home teams tend to have a wider victory margin, indicating superiority on their home turf.  This information further highlights the significant impact that playing at home has on match outcomes. Higher Level Of Enthusiasm In Home And Away Advantage In home games, the hosts tend to play enthusiastically. They have the crowd’s support and their adrenaline also increases. This motivation aids them in having higher ball possession rate and high-yield dribbles. So, as a punter, your assignment is to study the home and away performance pattern of the clubs.  Other factors to note are key players, management style, and motivation levels of players. Referee Decision In Home And Away Advantage  Referees often have a soft spot for the team playing at home. The pressure from fans also causes them to make decisions that favour the hosts.  Some statistics for games played in the English Premier League from 1992 to 2005 look like this: Red cards – 0.06. Yellow cards – 1.1-1.6. Converted penalties – 0.1 – 0.05. Goal average – 1.1 – 1.5. Something else those statistics indicate is how the situations were favourable for live betting and over/under betting markets. Also, the hosts had more free-hand from referees during matches, which helped them become the better squad most times.  So, the next time you examine the team record, also study the referee record to understand the extent of home and away advantage in football predictions. Home And Away Advantage For Over/Under Bets Over/under bets are betting markets where punters predict whether the teams will score more goals or less than a specific number. It works with data such as the number of goals scored by the hosts when playing the guests.  Analyzing the performance of both clubs in different environments, helps you identify which situations allow for a high or low number of goals. An over bet wins when both the home and away club have displayed a high level of aggression and scored lots of goals in games played in the same environment previously. An under bet is profitable when the teams are long-standing rivals and have powerful defensive units. When they are evenly matched to display their best, they may tie with a scoreline of one or two goals or nothing on the scoreboard.  Trend Analysis For Goal Scoring In Home And Away Advantage How clubs scored in home and away games is a trend you should analyze, especially when predicting a match between those teams. You should pay attention to the possibility of both teams scoring a goal and in which conditions, to inform your football predictions. Trends show that when teams at the bottom of the table play, the number of goals scored are higher. Therefore, when analyzing home and away advantage, look at the amount of goals scored in different situations.  Besides goal scoring trends, also assess the latest form and performance of the clubs too. The recent results and trends in winning, losing or drawing a game in home

How are football outcomes predicted? Predicting the outcome of a football match is not a simple task. But using historical data significantly improves the accuracy of your prediction. In this article, we discuss Using Historical Data to Predict Football Match Outcomes and the various types of data that you can analyze. When you watch any football match, the first thing to know about the teams is strength. To understand a team’s strength, you’ll need to look at their historical data. Different football contests have clubs that have dominated them for years. The leader of top clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur is known to all football fans.  That type of record is what helps punters make a Football prediction on the outcome of an upcoming match with extra conviction. Let us delve into how historical data helps in collecting information about upcoming wagers.  Table of contents: What is historical data? Types of historical data for predicting football match outcomes Example of using historical data to predict football match outcomes Importance of historical data in predicting football match outcomes How to use historical data to predict football match outcomes What Is Historical Data? Historical Data is the past performance results of clubs or players that can be used to predict their future performances. In football analytics, historical data is applied to analyze and predict football match outcomes, team strategies, and player performance. Types Of Historical Data For Predicting Football Match Outcomes There are different types of historical data you can use to predict football match outcomes. They are: 1. Match Statistics This involves metrics on the number of possessions, fouls, shots, and corners for each team. Evaluating match statistics gives you insight into a team’s playing style and their strengths and weaknesses too. 2. Player And Team Statistics Player and team statistics involves data about the performance of individual players and teams over time. Analyzing this information helps you gauge their strengths and weaknesses. 3. FIFA Rankings FIFA rankings measure the performance of national teams. Examining FIFA rankings lets you know which clubs are leading and by what points. It also predicts which team is likely to win the championship for that season.  4. League Tables League tables offer an overview of the different teams performance in any league. It is made of total points so far, positions in standings, and number of wins, losses and draws. Example Of Using Historical Data To Predict Football Match Outcomes One example of using historical data to predict football match outcomes is analyzing team and player statistics. This includes factors like points scored, rebounds, assists, and shooting percentages, or goals scored, shots on target, and passing accuracy.  By analyzing those statistics, sports analysts can recognize patterns and trends in player and team performance, and use them to make Expert Football Predictions for future matches.  A second example of historical data used for predicting football match outcomes is head-to-head records between clubs. Evaluating the past records of games between two clubs, helps analysts identify patterns in the way those teams play against each other. This helps them know which teams will win a match. Importance Of Historical Data In Predicting Football Match Outcomes Historical data is pivotal when predicting football match outcomes. By analyzing previous games, you can get more information about the direction a match is headed. The more data you have, the higher your chances of making Accurate Football Predictions. An advantage of using historical data is that it allows you to study the past performances of teams and players over a given period. You can then use this information to adjust your betting strategies accordingly. Similarly, historical data offers a look into the tactics of different clubs. By studying how teams performed in the past, you can know their go-to strategies, formations, and play patterns.  How Historical Data Helps To Predict Football Match Outcomes Let us see how you can use historical data to predict football match outcomes and gather information for placing successful wagers.  1. Historical Data Helps Forecast The Result Of An Upcoming Match Historical data or past statistics such as home wins, player impact in games and influence of crowd support allows you to compare two matches played by the same teams in different periods. When there are similarities, you can back the stronger team to maximize your chances of placing a winning wager. Analyzing historical data also helps you master a team’s approach to any game. For example, if a club mostly plays out draws and shares points in fixtures, you can know by looking at their past results.  2. Identifying Regular Winners Past statistics helps you predict football match outcomes, as they offer references for times when a team won or lost. They also provide home and away win records, draws, losses, etc. which help you know how consistent they are. If you want to know a team that is strong, you should study their historical data. Players who are strong attackers or defenders can improve the mood of their team by just being present. Past data also defines the current form of a club and their chances of winning upcoming fixtures. 3. Assessing Player Performance Previous data such as assists, possession rate, red or yellow cards and goals scored or conceded are what to look for when evaluating a player’s performance. Information about the type of card a player gets helps you understand their emotional quotient and level of discipline. While the other metrics describe how strong and valuable to a team they are. 4. Patterns And Trends Advanced betting tools use historical data to create patterns and trends, which is applied to complex algorithms for analyzing matches. You can use those tools by simply inputting a team’s name and get all possible football match outcomes.  Your approach becomes more refined when you then combine your findings with situational analysis.  5. Developing A Sustainable Betting Model Betting sites often use complex algorithms combined with statistical data to create