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. Experts had high hopes for them, but they are placed in a group with France and the Netherlands.
To worsen their vulnerability, David Alaba might miss out the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury.
10. Switzerland
Switzerland is competing in their 6th European Championship and third in a row. This is also the first time that the Swiss team has qualified for six consecutive major international football tournaments (World Cup and Euros). Switzerland was recently leading in goals scored (4) so far in the Euro 2024 tournament directly under Germany.
If they keep their wits about them, they might just evolve to become strong contenders in this contest.
Conclusion:
The Euro 2024 continues, as more national teams compete to secure a spot in the round of 16. With the changing nature of this tournament, it is important that when betting on the Euros, that you check back constantly for an update on which teams are mentioned in the Euro 2024 outright winner predictions.
