by Will Rogers
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024The 17th UEFA European Championship will run from June 14-July 14 at stadiums across Germany. The usual suspects like: England, France, Germany and Spain are expected to contend for the title. With the first games fast approaching, let's get caught up on the current odds. I've also included my long-shot pick to win the entire tournament.
Group Futures
Group A
Germany -225
Switzerland +500
Hungary +600
Scotland +800
Group B
Spain -145
Italy +275
Croatia +450
Albania +2200
Group C
England -250
Denmark +400
Serbia +800
Slovenia +1200
Group D
France -200
Netherlands +300
Austria +800
Poland +1100
Group E
Belgium -285
Ukraine +600
Romania +700
Slovakia +950
Group F
Portugal -250
Turkey +400
Czech Republic +700
Georgia +1800
Germany: A Safe Bet Win Group A
All six group favorites should certainly advance. Most, perhaps all, will finish on top of their foursome. Group B is the undisputed "Group Of Death," as Spain, Italy and Croatia all rank in the top 10 in the world. Poor Albania has no chance. Playing on their home soil, Germany at -225 looks like a fairly safe bet to win Group A.
Odds To Win Euro 2024
England: +300
France: +340
Germany: +600
Spain: +700
Portugal: +800
Belgium: +1400
Italy: +1600
Netherlands: +1600
Denmark: +3500
Croatia: +4000
Turkey: +5000
Switzerland: +6500
Serbia: +8000
Austria: +8000
Scotland: +8000
Hungary: +8000
Ukraine: +10000
Poland: +10000
Czech Republic: +15000
Romania: +20000
Slovenia: +20000
Albania: +25000
Georgia: +50000
Slovakia: +50000
Rogers' Euro Cup Winner
Belgium +1400 (Draft Kings) and +1614 (Pinnacle)
Since finishing third at the World Cup in 2018, Belgium has underachieved in international events. That could be partly why this year's team is flying under the radar. The defense may not be as stingy, but the Red Devils are still loaded with world-class attackers. Remember, Belgium is ranked #3 in the world in the Fifa rankings. Only Argentina and France rank higher.
Importantly, as the biggest favorite to win its group, Belgium also has an easy path to the knockout round. Assuming they win Group E, the Red Devils will face a third-placed team from either Group A, B, C or D. Following the group winner route, a potential meeting with the Group D winner or Group F runner-up (Turkey, Georgia/Greece, Portugal, Czech Republic) in the quarter-finals awaits. It'll get harder from there but by that time, Belgium is already in the semis. At +1400 or better, I think Belgium has a real chance at shocking the world.
Group Futures
Group A
Germany -225
Switzerland +500
Hungary +600
Scotland +800
Group B
Spain -145
Italy +275
Croatia +450
Albania +2200
Group C
England -250
Denmark +400
Serbia +800
Slovenia +1200
Group D
France -200
Netherlands +300
Austria +800
Poland +1100
Group E
Belgium -285
Ukraine +600
Romania +700
Slovakia +950
Group F
Portugal -250
Turkey +400
Czech Republic +700
Georgia +1800
Germany: A Safe Bet Win Group A
All six group favorites should certainly advance. Most, perhaps all, will finish on top of their foursome. Group B is the undisputed "Group Of Death," as Spain, Italy and Croatia all rank in the top 10 in the world. Poor Albania has no chance. Playing on their home soil, Germany at -225 looks like a fairly safe bet to win Group A.
Odds To Win Euro 2024
England: +300
France: +340
Germany: +600
Spain: +700
Portugal: +800
Belgium: +1400
Italy: +1600
Netherlands: +1600
Denmark: +3500
Croatia: +4000
Turkey: +5000
Switzerland: +6500
Serbia: +8000
Austria: +8000
Scotland: +8000
Hungary: +8000
Ukraine: +10000
Poland: +10000
Czech Republic: +15000
Romania: +20000
Slovenia: +20000
Albania: +25000
Georgia: +50000
Slovakia: +50000
Rogers' Euro Cup Winner
Belgium +1400 (Draft Kings) and +1614 (Pinnacle)
Since finishing third at the World Cup in 2018, Belgium has underachieved in international events. That could be partly why this year's team is flying under the radar. The defense may not be as stingy, but the Red Devils are still loaded with world-class attackers. Remember, Belgium is ranked #3 in the world in the Fifa rankings. Only Argentina and France rank higher.
Importantly, as the biggest favorite to win its group, Belgium also has an easy path to the knockout round. Assuming they win Group E, the Red Devils will face a third-placed team from either Group A, B, C or D. Following the group winner route, a potential meeting with the Group D winner or Group F runner-up (Turkey, Georgia/Greece, Portugal, Czech Republic) in the quarter-finals awaits. It'll get harder from there but by that time, Belgium is already in the semis. At +1400 or better, I think Belgium has a real chance at shocking the world.
