Find out a comprehensive analysis of the biggest favorites for winning the EURO 2024, with our final verdict on that matter.
Find out a comprehensive analysis of the biggest favorites for winning the EURO 2024, with our final verdict on that matter.
With all due respect to all the other competitions in the world, even the Olympic Games, EURO 2024 will be the primary focus of all sports fans and bettors as well. We are ahead of one of the most interesting and exciting editions of the European championship in the last few decades because several teams are competing for the title.
Among all the offered bets, the one regarding the tournament winners is the most popular. As one of the best bookmakers in the Philippines, we also have our odds and markets for this matter, and when looking at the same, we can see that two teams have slightly better prospects than others to win the trophy. Those two units are England and France, though Germany, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, and Italy are also near.
So, who do we think will win? In the upcoming few paragraphs, we will reveal our thoughts. During the overall analysis, we took several factors into account, such as star power, chemistry, form, and injuries.
England, France, and Portugal are the best in this category. English team emerged as the favorite with several world-class players leading their way, No.1 being Real Madrid’s star Jude Bellingham. Grealish, Stones, Kane, Foden, all of them are top-caliber players.
Meanwhile, France has an equally powerful roster, even though Paul Pogba and the legendary goalkeeper Hugo Lloris aren’t on the list anymore. Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann are enough to mention, let alone Nkunku, Kamavinga, or Tchouameni.
As for Portugal, it’s not only Ronaldo, but Leao, Dias, Silva and others. We have to say that Selecao looks a bit underestimated and forgotten before this championship. Belgium as well, and they will have De Bruyne 100% fit and healthy, which makes them a completely different unit than when he isn’t on the pitch.
France and England are topping the list, yet we need to add that Spain looks magnificent as well. Their prospects would be much better if it weren’t for injuries (Gavi and Pedri, who missed most of the campaign). Yet, with Rodri jumping in and taking the wheel, the Red Fury can still go all the way. The team is young, and many players know one another from the youth categories, which is why they clicked just fine.
Croatia is another example of what fine chemistry can do. Yes, they have Modric and several very good players, but the Croatian team isn’t that loaded with potential when peeking at the other rosters.
France and England have been playing long enough and already have a solidified system that is resistant enough to handle pressure and any adversities.
Portugal and Belgium don’t have a high level of chemistry, which is why they’ve struggled lately. Germany too.
To be honest, from what we’ve seen over the last year or so, neither team stands above the others. When looking solely at the results, Belgium and Portugal are the best, mostly posting wins and outplaying all the rivals, which weren’t always top teams. Ronaldo and the boys were perfect in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, going 10 of 10, while Belgium had two ties.
Spain is good too, and we need to mention that. France, England, and Italy all oscillate, while the Netherlands and especially Germany didn’t show anything notable.
The Netherlands seems to have several injured players who are vital for their performance. Their coach, Ronald Koeman, had to include Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong in the official squad even though they aren’t 100% healthy. Apart from them, Sven Botman has problems and Jurrien Timber, which causes headaches for their fans.
Spain is right there, with Gabi, Isco, and Pino out of the picture. All of these players would have had their roles, particularly Gavi. It’s not better in Italy, with Nicolo Zaniolo and the rising star Destiny Udogie missing the tournament, though the Italians will have a replacement for him, unlike Zaniolo. Sandro Tonali isn’t injured but banned due to illegal betting which is another blow for Azzurri.
When looking at the overall picture, we would take either France or Portugal to win. The Gauls like playing big tournaments and usually don’t give 100% of their power outside these events. With their chemistry and individual quality, they look like the best pick.
Shockingly, we picked Portugal because they are under the radar, and all of their players didn’t have exhausting seasons in their respective teams. The team’s form is solid, and it seems that Ronaldo finally accepted that he isn’t the alpha and omega on the field.
We consider England only to be the third favorite because of Gareth Southgate. The Three Lions’ biggest flaw is their head coach, who simply isn’t elite, and doesn’t know how to use 100% of the team’s potential.
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