UEFA Euro 2024, also known as the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship or simply Euro 2024, is set to be the 17th installment of the UEFA European Championship.
This major international football tournament is held every four years and is organized by UEFA for the national men's teams of its member countries. Germany has been chosen as the host nation for Euro 2024, and the event is planned to take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024.
Italy currently hold the title of defending champions, as they emerged victorious in the 2020 tournament by defeating England in the final through a penalty shootout.
Next summer 24 teams will compete for the name of the best following the qualification process. Although there is still time remaining, Vbet.com has already made predictions about the potential winners of this European competition.
Euro 2024 Odds
England national team are continuing their impressive run in Euro 2024. After their painful defeat to Italy in the previous Euros, the Three Lions seem to be determined to clinch the desired title this time. Vbet.com considers them as the favorites to win the upcoming European Championship in 2024. Gareth Southgate's side are still undefeated in the Euros, currently leading Group C in the qualifiers following their 4 wins and one draw.
France are also among the frontrunners to lift the Euro 2024 trophy. Les Bleus are currently shining in the group stage of the tournament by leading Group B in the qualifiers. The 2022 World Cup runners-up have five wins on their name and are yet to record a draw or a defeat in the qualifiers.
Surprisingly, Germany are 8th in the top three of the bookmakers, despite their latest form in the tournament. They have celebrated just five wins in their last 18 games which is a disappointing record for a team that has always been considered as one of the best not only in Europe but also in the world.
Euro 2024 hosts faced another challenge as Hansi Flick was fired from the head coach position following the latest friendly clash against Japan. This has now raised talks over Julian Nagelsmann's potential arrival. Prior to the new manager's appointment, Germany's last friendly against France and their victory gave hope that the team would return to their best under the guidance of a new leader. Furthermore, there are players with great potential (e.g. Kai Havertz, Florinal Wirtz, Leroy Sane) that could help the team to reach new highs.
Spain and Portugal make the top 5 on the list of potential winners. Spain's recent big win was against Cyprus as they beat the opponents with a score of 6 - 0. However, they are still second in the group stage after Scotland.
Spain have been successful in Euros, winning the tournament back in 2008 and 2012. Their latest experience gave limited results as they were knocked out of the semi-finals losing to Italy in the penalty shootout.
Portugal were the Euro 2016 winner but failed to advance from the Round of 16 in the Euro 2020. Fortunately, they are experiencing a brilliant start in the latest Euros. In their recent game, Roberto Martínez's side celebrated a thrashing 9 - 0 victory over Luxembourg.
The Netherlands and Belgium are in a lower position in the latest odds amid their current squad form. The same refers to the defending champions Italy who have a fixed record of two wins, a draw, and a defeat in the group stage.
The top 10 list is concluded by Denmark and Croatia. Denmark have a brilliant squad with brave players, while Croatia remain one of the best teams in Europe. The latter are in a tense fight in Group D with Turkey's national team for favorable entrance to the next stage of the tournament.
| # | Team | Winning Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 6.00 |
| 2 | France | 6.00 |
| 3 | Germany | 7.00 |
| 4 | Spain | 9.00 |
| 5 | Portugal | 12.00 |
| 6 | The Netherlands | 13.00 |
| 7 | Belgium | 15.00 |
| 8 | Italy | 15.00 |
| 9 | Denmark | 23.00 |
| 10 | Croatia | 26.00 |
Euro 2024 expert picks
Best picks to win Euro 2021
1. France
France are confidently showing their class while playing at European and international levels. Les Bleus' well-deserved achievements follow each other year by year as they lifted the World Cup trophy back in 2018, became silver medalists in the World Cup 2020, and won the UEFA Nations League in 2022.
France posses a strong squad with a number of generational talents and experienced world-know stars. This combination will surely give this national team a high chance to win the European Championship in 2024.
2. England
Have England the potential to win Euro 2024? Absolutely! The Three Lions have a golden team with young exceptional talents like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden who will give their all in order not to repeat the same mistakes as they did in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Their qualification in the next stage of the tournament is almost secured due to the six-point gap with the second-placed Italy.
3. Portugal
Since Roberto Martinez's appointment as their new head coach, Portugal are performing exceptionally well. They have a perfect record of six wins in their qualifying matches, scoring an impressive 24 goals without conceding any.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is in the squad that could compete for the title next year, though whether Martinez imagines him in the first team, still remains doubtful. The Al Nassr star's alternative in the squad could potentially be the young talent Goncalo Ramos. The latter, though, will have to prove he is the right man for it.
Best underdog pick to win Euro 2024
Scotland
Scotland experienced a setback when they were defeated by Ukraine in the World Cup play-offs. Nevertheless, they have made an impressive comeback by winning all five of their Euro 2024 qualifiers so far. Scott McTominay has been the standout performer, contributing six goals, including a remarkable brace in a surprising 2-0 victory over Spain.
One of Scotland's most remarkable moments was their thrilling comeback in Oslo, where they scored two goals in the last three minutes of regular time to secure a 2-1 triumph over Norway. If Steve Clarke's team manages to gather just two more points from their remaining three matches, the Tartan Army will secure their spot in Germany for next summer's tournament. Eventually, they could be that one side that will impress Europe by competing for the title in the final stages.
Winner & Top Goal Scorer
France & Kylian Mbappe. France national team are a great opponents for any team in Europe and in the world, so it will be quite expected to see them winning Euro 2024.
France have solid defence with exceptional defenders like Raphael Varane and Benjamin Pavard. Their midfield is dynamic, while the attack has an impressive like Kylian Mbappé. The latter could become main hero in this tournament and mark his name as the top goal scorer.
Mbappe has already established himself as a global football sensation. He helped Les Bleus to achieve victory in the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and replicate that success in Qatar. Regrettably, France had to settle for the second-place position, suffering defeat to the Argentina national team in the final of the prestigious global tournament.
Better Finishing Position
Croatia over The Netherlands
Croatia have gone on to win three consecutive games, asserting their control in Group D. While Turkey share the same points as Zlatko Dalic's team, Croatia have a game in hand and have already secured a victory in Bursa. Captain Luka Modric may be aging, but it's unwise to underestimate Croatia. They possess exceptional technical ability, impressive resilience, and a remarkable knack for defying expectations.
On the other hand, The Netherlands' run under Ronald Koeman has been concerning so far, with a 4-0 defeat to France, including three goals conceded within the first 21 minutes. The Dutch are now on track for qualification, however, they are yet to reach a level that could secure them success in the European Championship in 2024.
Group to Feature Winner
Group B
As previously mentioned, the France national team are widely regarded to be the frontrunners for the Euro 2024 championship next year.
In Group B, where Les Bleus are currently competing, the eventual winner is expected to emerge. Alongside France, Group B consists of teams like The Netherlands, Greece, Ireland, and Gibraltar. While the competition in this group may not feature the strongest opponents, maintaining a winning record remains a crucial factor in their quest to secure the title.