Betting on the Euros 2024

The 61st European Championship returns in the summer of 2024 for 51 invigorating football matches spread across several cities in a single host’s country. 

The 2020 tournament was full of thrilling upsets, dramatic wins, and unbearable penalty shootouts–can we expect the same from Euro 2024? 

Get ahead of the game and read about where Euro 2024 fixtures will be held, learn when the opening ceremony commences, join us to rerun 2020’s highlights, place strategic predictions, and determine whether 2024 is England’s time to reign supreme. 

Who’s Hosting Euro 2024?

Euro 2024 is heading to our central, western hosts in Germany, who’ll greet some of the most skilled players for the first time since the 2006 World Cup. Teams and supporters are set to tour 10 of Germany’s most renowned cities with stadiums belonging to some of Europe’s most clinical teams, including Dortmund and Bayern Munich. 

If you follow the Bundesliga or Champions League, you’re bound to recognise the hosting stadiums listed below:

• Olympiastadion Berlin 
• BVD Stadion Dortmund 
• Düssledorf Arena 
• Cologne Stadium
• Frankfurt Arena
• Arena Aufschalke
• Volksparkstadion Hamburg
• Leipzig Stadium
• Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena)
• Stuttgart Arena

Euro 2024 Dates

Catch the opening ceremony on Friday, 14th June 2024, at the Munich Football Arena, where the “Stars of the South” traditionally play. The host team, Germany, from Group A, will kickstart the tournament against the team securing the A2 position. 

Germany’s innovative yet captivating capital city, Berlin, welcomes supporters from finalist countries to conclude the tournament. The final match will commence on Sunday, 14th July 2024, at 21:00 CEST (20:00 GST), where the winning team will lift the trophy.

Two to four games will run every day between the Euro 2024 launch and final, with rest days on the following:

• 27th–28th June
• 3rd–4th July
• 8th–8th July
• 11th–13th July

Euro 2020 Results

The welcome return of the Euro tournament took place in 2021 after being postponed due to COVID-19. In celebration of the competition’s 60th anniversary, 12 major European cities, including London, Baku, and Dublin, hosted games with reduced capacities of 20–30%.

The tournament showcased some of the best European talent, with top-class performances from Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kevin De Bruyne representing respective teams France, Portugal, and Belgium.

Although Portugal had the backing of world-class players, it wasn’t enough to get past Belgium in the knockout stages. Despite a 1–0 Loss for Portugal, it likely isn’t the last we’ll see of Ronaldo in European football. Unfortunately, the road’s end came for Belgium thick and fast as Italy took them out with a 2–1 quarter-final result.

France’s fate took a shocking turn as Switzerland seized the winning title during an electric 5–4 penalty shootout, enabling them to proceed to the quarter-finals. 

Much to the anticipation of English fans, the odds pointed towards England’s success. Buoyed by passionate fans, England reached their first Euro final in 55 years. They faced two-time winners, Italy, governed by Roberto Mancini.

The grand finale held fans on the edge of their seats, with England’s Luke Shaw securing an early goal. Much to the despair of English fans, Leonardo Bonucci equalised with a goal in the 67th minute, leading to an actionless extra time and a dramatic penalty shootout, where Italy emerged victorious. 

The final result concluded a 3–2 penalty win, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making a crucial save against England’s favourite, Bukayo Saka. Check out results from the Euro 2020 quarter-finals onwards below:  

• Final: Italy 1–1 England (Italy 3–2 penalties)
• Semi-final: Italy 1–1 Spain (Italy 4–2 penalties)
• Semi-final: England 2–1 Denmark
• Quarter-final: Switzerland 1–1 Spain (Spain 3–1 penalties)
• Quarter-final: Belgium 1–2 Italy

Countries knocked out during the group stages include Wales, Austria, Croatia, Sweden, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Russia, Hungary, Portugal, and North Macedonia.

Euro 2024 Predictions

Euro qualifiers include Germany (by default), France, England, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, and Belgium, meaning fans will greet many of the European greats of our time. 

According to the odds, England and France are the top favourites to win. Their fresh yet experienced teams with considerable experience playing in Europe should work to their advantage. 

Norway could also go against the grain thanks to Manchester City’s relentless goalscorer, Erling Haaland. The Netherlands also looks strong thanks to the unity-curated league and national captain Virgil Van Dijk. 

Despite Italy’s resurgence in 2020, they’ve found themself in a tight race for a qualifying spot following a group-stage draw with North Macedonia and a loss to England. Perhaps a change of team and manager has set them back. 

Does England Stand a Chance in 2024?

Absolutely! Southgate’s England squad has come a long way since its 2020 heartbreak at Wembley. If anything, it’s fuelled the fire, sparking a hunger for a win.

They’ve started strong through the Euro 2024 qualification stage, reaching the top of Group C without a loss and just one draw. Group opponents include Ukraine, Italy, North Macedonia, and Malta.

Although the squad remains mostly the same, with familiar faces like Kane, Saka, Foden, Rashford, Wilson, and Grealish, their experience and exposure is completely different.

Great expectation falls on one of England’s youngest but clinically adept players, Jude Bellingham. Just 13 games into his 2023 signing with top team, Real Madrid, he’d secured over 13 goals and three assists, highly promising stats for England.

Top scorer Kane also reached a new advantage following his transfer to Bayern Munich. Valuable exposure to both German and European football is exactly what the team needs to succeed. Among the squad are four players from the Man City treble winners, along with Trippier and Wilson, who’ve contributed to Newcastle’s dramatic revival.

Perhaps 2024 will be the year the Three Lions’ male team finally brings it home.