Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Denmark vs. England at EURO 2024
Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Denmark vs. England at EURO 2024
Denmark lost two points against Slovenia and is now under heavy pressure to avoid a defeat against the top favorite at this championship. However, we need to say that the Three Lions were somewhat disappointing against Serbia, not showing anything that would qualify them as the No.1 contender for the title at this European championship.
Denmark
Endless passing and hesitating to shoot in front of Slovenia’s goal eventually cost Denmark a win in the opening event. In the end, they saved their lives against the awakened Slovenia, who had a chance to completely flip the score.
Eriksen scored to give his team a lead, but after that, he and the rest of the forwards complicated things too much upfront, particularly Hojlund, who was too selfish in this one and by far the worst player on the field wearing red.
This is the third meeting in a row for the Danes in which we saw both teams netting, and the first tie following three straight victories during the preparation period.
England
Jude Bellingham did score, but that was it. There was a huge dose of luck for the English unit in this meeting, with the goal coming following one deflection during the cross, making the ball fall perfectly on Bellingham. After this, England had one more chance, and that was it, with the Three Lions defending most of the second half and, again, having luck.
Even the referee, Daniele Orsato, had to save them by not awarding a penalty to Serbia, who, although impotent, created problems on Sunday night. Though, this is all because of Gareth Southgate, who simply isn’t using all of England’s potential.
England netted just once in three of the previous four appearances away from home soil. That says enough about Southgate’s orientation and his tactics. Remember, England has one of the best attacks in the world, yet posts results like these.
Denmark: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Maehle, Hojbjerg, Hjulmand, Kristiansen; Eriksen; Hojlund, Damsgaard
England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Alexander-Arnold, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
The last meeting between these two units was in the 2021 EURO semis, when England defeated the Danes 2-1 following an extra 30 minutes of play. A year prior, we saw Denmark triumphing at Wembley, 0-1, and a goalless tie in Copenhagen in the UEFA Nations League.
Southgate’s tactics involve defending and waiting for the rivals to attack and make a mistake, which would lead to a chance for a break. The Danes aren’t very gifted when it comest to pressuring the rivals and leading the game, so our pick here is under 2.5 goals.
Our verdict: Under 2.5 goals