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Who will win Euro 2024? Favourites, odds, predictions, best bets in India and expert tips | Sporting News India
Euro 2024 is swiftly approaching, and it stands out as one of the biggest tournaments of its kind, with
Germany being the sole host nation for this edition
.
The
group-stage arrangements have been known since December’s draw
, and the last three qualifying nations were determined after the playoffs concluded in March.
This upcoming tournament marks the 17th edition of the Euros. Throughout its history, Spain and Germany have been the most successful teams, each clinching the title thrice.
Italy
emerged victorious in the previous edition, securing their second European Championship by defeating
England
in a dramatic penalty shootout in 2021 — a tournament delayed by a year due to COVID-19.
For those eagerly eyeing this year’s event, The Sporting News has an early assessment of each team’s odds of triumphing and the best bets for Euro 2024.
Who will win Euro 2024? Favourites and early betting odds
As anticipation builds for Euro 2024, football enthusiasts are eagerly scanning the odds to predict which nation will emerge victorious.
According to Dafabet, England are the hot favourites to win Euro 2024. The Three Lions, led by a talented squad with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and
Phil Foden
, are poised to make a strong bid for glory.
MORE:
England at Euro 2024: Draw, teams in group, fixtures, schedule, path to final in Germany
However, stiff competition looms from traditional football powerhouses. France, former world champions, closely trails behind, followed by Germany (the host). These teams boast rich footballing histories and formidable rosters, making them strong contenders for the Euro crown.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal
and Spain further add to the competitive landscape, possessing the skill and experience necessary to mount serious challenges for the title.
Italy, fresh off their Euro 2020 triumph, enters the fray alongside Belgium and the Netherlands, who also present a formidable threat with their dynamic style of play.
Beyond the favourites, several dark horses lurk in the shadows, ready to defy expectations and shake up the tournament. Croatia and Denmark have demonstrated their ability to punch above their weight on the international stage before.
Turkey, Switzerland, and Serbia cannot be overlooked, while Austria, Hungary, and Poland also harbour ambitions of making a deep run in the tournament.
Here are the odds for each team to win Euro 2024:
| Team | Odds (via Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| England | 4.00 |
| France | 4.50 |
| Germany | 6.50 |
| Portugal | 9.00 |
| Spain | 9.00 |
| Italy | 15.00 |
| Belgium | 15.00 |
| Netherlands | 17.00 |
| Croatia | 41.00 |
| Denmark | 41.00 |
| Turkey | 51.00 |
| Switzerland | 67.00 |
| Serbia | 81.00 |
| Austria | 81.00 |
| Hungary | 81.00 |
| Poland | 101.00 |
| Scotland | 101.00 |
| Ukraine | 101.00 |
| Czechia | 101.00 |
| Romania | 151.00 |
| Slovakia | 251.00 |
| Slovenia | 251.00 |
| Georgia | 251.00 |
| Albania | 501.00 |
Who will be Euro 2024 top scorer? Favourites and betting odds for Golden Boot
With powerhouses like France, Portugal and England expected to make deep runs, star players such as
Kylian Mbappe
,
Ronaldo
, and Harry Kane are prime candidates for the scoring charts.
Additionally, the likes of Romelu Lukaku for Belgium and Jude Bellingham for England are poised to make significant impacts on the goal tally.
While Ronaldo has showcased his scoring prowess in Saudi this season, questions still linger about whether the veteran superstar can still deliver on the grand stage. Nonetheless, his expertise in converting penalties could provide him with an edge.
Mbappe, fresh off topping the scoring charts at the 2022 World Cup, is widely tipped to replicate his heroics in Germany and emerge as a frontrunner for the Golden Boot.
Here’s a rundown of players and their respective betting odds for clinching the Golden Boot at Euro 2024.
| Player | Nationality | Odds (via Dafabet) |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | France | 6.00 |
| Harry Kane | England | 6.50 |
| Jude Bellingham | England | 6.50 |
| Olivier Giroud | France | 6.50 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 13.00 |
| Romelu Lukaku | Belgium | 15.00 |
| Antoine Griezmann | France | 21.00 |
| Bukayo Saka | England | 29.00 |
| Phil Foden | England | 34.00 |
| Kai Havertz | Germany | 34.00 |
| Alvaro Morata | Spain | 34.00 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | Denmark | 34.00 |
| Goncalo Ramos | Portugal | 34.00 |
| Dusan Vlahovic | Serbia | 41.00 |
| Serge Gnabry | Germany | 41.00 |
| Marcus Rashford | England | 41.00 |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | Serbia | 41.00 |
| Robert Lewandowski | Poland | 41.00 |
| Memphis Depay | Netherlands | 41.00 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | Germany | 41.00 |
| Jamal Musiala | Germany | 41.00 |
| Marcus Thuram | France | 41.00 |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | 41.00 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | Germany | 41.00 |
| Donyell Malen | Netherlands | 41.00 |
| Ciro Immobile | Italy | 41.00 |
| Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | 41.00 |
| Florian Wirtz | Germany | 41.00 |
When does Euro 2024 start?
The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament commences in Munich on Friday, June 14th, and concludes with the final match held in Berlin on Sunday, July 14th.
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