Euro 2024 is set to commence on Friday. Football fans are gearing up for the eagerly-anticipated tournament with a focus on who are the favoured teams to lift the prestigious trophy. Here are the TOP FIVE teams tipped as potential winners:
Germany
As the host nation, Germany will have the advantage of playing on home soil, which historically has been a significant boost for any team.
With a blend of experienced players like Tony Kroos who will hang his boots after the tournament and emerging talents, Germany will be keen to capitalise on their home advantage to secure the title.
Die Mannschaft have had great preparations ahead of the start of the tournament even though they don’t have an outright striker they stand a good chance to win. Germany is 11/2 to win outright.
France
The 2018 World Cup champions, France, are always formidable in international tournaments. With a squad brimming with talent, including Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and N’Golo Kanté, France is one of the favourites to win the Euros.
Their depth in both attack and defence makes them a top contender. However, Didier Deschamps’s troops in the 2021 Euros were eliminated in the round of 16.
Coming into this year’s tournament the Blues will want to redeem themselves after they lost to Argentina in a World Cup final in 2022. France is 4/1 to win the euros.
Spain
Spain has been rejuvenated under the new management of Luis de la Fuente. Known for their possession-based play style, Spain is building a new beast in players like Rodri and Pedri who will play a key role in bossing that midfield.
Their tactical prowess and technical ability make them a strong candidate for the trophy. Spain are 8/1 as outright winners.
England
England reached the finals of the last Euros and the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, showing consistent progress on the international stage.
With a squad featuring stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka England is hungry for their first major international trophy since 1966.
The Three Lions have always been the favourites to win international tournaments looking at the talent that they have. England is 33/10 to win.
Italy
The reigning European champions, Italy, will be looking to defend their title. Despite missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
However, Italy has a solid squad with experienced players like Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, complemented by dynamic midfielders and forwards when the won the 2021 euros.
In this year’s tournament coach Luciano Spalletti will be relying on the experience of Federico Chiesa and Jorginho to pass their knowledge to the new players in the national team as they look to retain their title. Italy is 16/1
Dark Horses:
While these five teams are the primary favourites, there are always dark horses that could surprise. Teams like Belgium, with their golden generation, and Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and a talented supporting cast, cannot be ruled out.
As the tournament approaches, the dynamics might shift with form and fitness levels, but these teams are currently the top picks for punters looking to place their bets on the outright winner of Euros 2024.
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