EURO 2020 is just around the corner but who are the tournament favourites and what are the latest betting odds?
The prestigious tournament is shaping up to be one of the most wide-open competitions in recent memory and is extremely difficult to predict.
The betting markets have been open since the 24-nation line-up was confirmed back in November 2020.
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But plenty has changed since then with the Coronavirus pandemic throwing up a number of shock results and poor performances from some of the big-hitters.
Germany lost to minnows North Macedonia, Belgium laboured to a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic and Spain failed to beat Greece in the most recent round of World Cup qualifiers.
So how has that altered the odds, and who are the current favourites for the competition? Here, SunSport takes a closer look at the betting market.
The favourites – odds supplied by Betway
- England – 5/1
- France – 5/1
- Belgium – 13/2
- Germany – 8/1
- Spain – 8/1
- Portugal – 9/1
- Italy – 12/1
- Netherlands – 12/1
England are the joint-favourites with Betway at odds of 5/1. Gareth Southgate's side have suffered just two defeats in their last 14 outings – scoring 39 goals in the process.
The Three Lions also have the luxury of a more winnable group having been thrown in with the Czech Republic, Scotland and Croatia.
World Cup champions France are also available at 5/1. Kylian Mbappe and co would perhaps be even shorter were it not for being in the Group of Death along with Germany (8/1) and Portugal (9/1).
The dark horses
- Denmark – 28/1
- Croatia – 40/1
- Turkey – 66/1
- Poland – 80/1
- Sweden – 80/1
- Switzerland – 80/1
Denmark are 'best of the rest' in the bookmakers' odds.
But Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will be looking to summon the spirit of 1992 to defy odds of 28/1.
Turkey, who recently put three past Germany and beat the Netherlands 4-2, are offered at 60/1 with Poland, Sweden and Switzerland all locked at 80s.
The long shots
- Ukraine – 125/1
- Austria – 150/1
- Czech Republic – 150/1
- Russia – 150/1
- Wales – 150/1
- Scotland – 250/1
- Finland – 400/1
- Hungary – 500/1
- North Macedonia – 500/1
- Slovakia – 500/1
The final batch of contenders are available at triple-figure prices.
However, Greece proved in 2004 that anything is possible when pulling off one of the greatest shocks in international football.
Greece were crowned kings of Europe when starting the competition at 150/1.
Is there a fantasy football game for Euro 2020?
Absolutely! We've launched DREAM TEAM EUROS to celebrate this summer's competition.
We'll have all the best players from the 24 competing nations ready and available for you to select (or dismiss) as you seek to construct the best possible XI.
You'll be able to create and manage your own private mini-leagues and send invites to friends, family… and bitter work rivals to see who really knows their stuff.
Oh and did I mention? It's free to play and there's a £50,000 jackpot to be won!
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It'll be a familiar set up for seasoned fantasy football veterans and easy to use for newbies.
Each player gets £50million to pick their best possible XI and can make up to 20 transfers as the tournament progresses.
Dream Team Euros is only available to those in the UK or ROI.
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Dream Team Euros is HERE!
The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
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Dream Team Euros
- £50,000 jackpot
- The best fantasy football game this summer
- Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
- FREE to play
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