Euro 2020: Ukraine vs North Macedonia, Denmark vs Belgium, Netherlands vs Austria
It’s crunch time at Euro 2020 for many sides, with the jostling for positions within the groups intensifying. All 24 sides at the competition have now taken part, giving fans, pundits, and experts a feel for where each side is at. Early front runners for the crown include Italy, Belgium, and England but with plenty of decent sides in the competition, it appears to be very much up for grabs.
Group C
Ukraine vs North Macedonia
Match Winner Odds:
Ukraine
Despite an opening day defeat to the Netherlands, there are plenty of positives for Ukraine to take from their first game at Euro 2020. They have a side packed with youthful exuberance and with plenty of skill to boot too, they are a side to keep an eye on this year.
North Macedonia
In their first ever appearance at a major tournament, North Macedonia’s story has been one of triumph in the face of adversity. Led by the legendary striker Goran Pandev, playing with zero pressure looks to be suiting North Macedonia down to the ground.
Odds and Predictions
With both sides being involved in high scoring games on match day 1, this could be another open encounter.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.99
Andriy Yarmalenko is the epitome of a big game player, and he could make a telling contribution for Ukraine again here.
Teemu Pukki to score anytime – 1.85
Score Prediction:
Ukraine 2 – 1 North Macedonia – 7.23
Result Prediction:
North Macedonia have been playing with freedom throughout the tournament and should relish this challenge, but Ukraine look to be too strong for them here.
Ukraine to win the match – $0.63
Group B
Denmark vs Belgium
Match Winner Odds:
Denmark
It has been a traumatic week for Denmark, who saw their star player Christian Eriksen suffer an alarming cardiac arrest against Finland. They suffered an opening day defeat to the Finns but will be buoyed by the news that Eriksen is on the mend and will be focused on this one.
Belgium
2018 World Cup bronze medallists Belgium are in the midst of a golden generation but need to turn that into silverware. They were way too good for Russia last time out and they will be hoping to keep that momentum up coming into this one.
Odds and Predictions
Neither of these two sides plays on the back foot and goals look on the cards here.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.86
Romelu Lukaku is a perennial goal scorer at this level, and he will be looking to add to his tally of two for the tournament.
Romelu Lukaku to score anytime – 1.27
Score Prediction:
Denmark 1 – 2 Belgium – 7.84
Result Prediction:
The atmosphere in Copenhagen should be electric but Belgium are an accomplished side, and they should prevail on the road here.
Belgium to win the match – 1.03
Group C
Netherlands vs Austria
Match Winner Odds:
Netherlands
Returning to major tournament football was a priority for the Netherlands over the past few years and now they are back in the big time, they are looking to make it pay. They edged past Ukraine on match day 1 and will be looking to build on that here.
Austria
Having clinched their first ever major tournament victory over North Macedonia last time out, Austria look to have qualification for the last 16 of Euro 2020 very much in their own hands. This will be a free hit against Netherlands, and they will be keen to ‘have a go’ here.
Odds and Predictions
The Netherlands don’t have the most resolute defence and Austria will push from the outset.
Both teams to score – NO – 0.89
Gini Wijnaldum plays in an advanced role for the Dutch, and he is becoming a prolific scorer at international level.
Gini Wijnaldum to score anytime – 2.34
Score Prediction:
Netherlands 2 – 1 Austria – 6.73
Result Prediction:
Austria are a solid side, but the Netherlands look to have the bit between their teeth, and they should win at home again here.
The Netherlands to win the match – 0.55
