Euro 2024 Express: France will eliminate Portugal, Spain and Germany have equal chances
Maxim Ermakov July 5, 2024, 07:15 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
What awaits us in the Euro quarter-finals.
The time has come for the Euro 2024 quarter-finals and I am looking forward to the fact that this great event does not end. Two matches are scheduled for today, for which we have made predictions. We present to your attention an express bet with a rate of 4.20.
Prediction for the match Spain – Germany
The Spaniards have gone through the group of death with Croatia, Italy and Albania unbeaten, and in the round of 16 they beat Georgia 4:1. By the way, the only goal conceded during this period was an own goal by Robin Le Norman, a Spanish defender. Neither the Croatians, nor the Italians, nor the Albanians were able to break through the Spanish defence. However, the “Red Fury” also knows how to attack. They scored nine goals in four matches.
The Germans are unlikely to be left out, given their attacking achievements. That is, 10 goals scored in four games. Half of them, however, came from the Scottish national team. And yet Julian Nagelsmann’s team showed that they know how to punish their opponents for mistakes. And if necessary, they can force you to make mistakes.
As a bet “both teams to score” it looks attractive at 1.75. Firstly, the rivals are good for each other. Unless something extraordinary happens, one of them will not let the other go crazy. The second point lies in the history of personal encounters. Since 2018, Spain and Germany have played four matches in different tournaments, including friendlies. The score was 1:1 on three occasions.
Prediction for the match Portugal – France
In the previous round of the tournament, the Portuguese national team had serious difficulties. They barely beat Slovenia. First of all, it is worth noting the terrible mistakes made by the defence of the “chosen team”. Secondly, Cristiano Ronaldo had a bad night. He took four free kicks, some of which were dangerous, missed the ball several times and missed a penalty kick in extra time.
The French team also had some difficulties in reaching the quarter-finals of the European Championship, but not as much as the Portuguese. They beat Belgium (1-0) thanks to an own goal by Jan Vertonghen. For most of the match, the game was one-sided.
The result would have been completely different if the tricolors had hit the target at least a little more often. They took 47 shots in the group stage of Euro 2024 and another 20 in the match against Belgium. And only 15 of them hit the target. This has nothing to do with Kylian Mbappé’s injury.
The forecasts for Portugal are disappointing. They have good potential, but Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe make them stronger and more vulnerable. The experience of the national team’s long-standing leaders is very useful, but not in such matches. France has a better game and fewer vulnerabilities than the “elite team.” Bets on a French victory are accepted at 2.40.
Express for July 5th
Bet 1: both will score in the Spain-Germany match by 1.75.
Bet 2: France wins the match against Portugal at 2.40.
Overall coefficient: 1.75 X 2.40 = 4.20.
