The Euro 2020 football tournament was postponed to 2021 for well-known reasons. Naturally, fans and bettors are already focused on the teams and main favorites. Let’s find out which bets on the 2021 European Championship are the most promising and what odds the bookmakers are offering.
Recall that the final list of participants is as follows:
- Belgium;
- Italy;
- Russia;
- Poland;
- Ukraine;
- Spain;
- Turkey;
- France;
- England;
- Czech Republic;
- Finland;
- Sweden;
- Croatia;
- Austria;
- Netherlands;
- Germany;
- Portugal;
- Switzerland;
- Denmark;
- Wales.
Let’s analyze the bookmakers’ odds for the favorites and other teams in each group.
Best Odds for Group A – Turkey, Italy, Wales, and Switzerland
In Group A, Italy is predictably the favorite. Bookmakers offer odds from 1.55 to 1.6 for Italy to win Group A. Switzerland is always a strong team, but not on the same level as Italy, so it has odds of 5.5.
Next is Wales. Thanks to their 2-0 victory over Hungary, the Welsh secured their spot in Euro 2021. The odds for Wales are 7.5. Turkey performed well and qualified for Euro 2021, but currently, they aren’t among the favorites. This is due to a tough period under Lucescu, when Turkey lost not only to strong opponents but also to underdogs. The odds for Turkey to advance are 7.
Best Odds for Group B – Denmark, Finland, Belgium, and Russia
Belgium is the favorite in Group B. Bookmakers offer odds of 1.80 for the Belgians. Denmark is second in the bookmakers’ rankings with odds of 3.75. Russia will also participate in Euro this year. Their chances of winning the group are currently 4.5.
Finland is making its debut in the European Championship. Under Teemu Pukki’s leadership, the team is expected to deliver the same organized and productive play as in the qualifiers. However, Finland’s resources are limited, and they might not hold up in a series of summer matches against top teams. The odds for Finland to win the group are 17.
Best Odds for Group C – Netherlands, Ukraine, and Austria
The Netherlands are rightfully seen as favorites in Group C. On many bookmakers’ sites, the odds for the Oranje to win the group are 1.5. Ukraine performed much better in qualifying than expected, surprising experts. They finished first in their group, ahead of the reigning champions, Portugal. Bettors will find odds for Ukraine around 4.5.
Austria is returning to the European Championship, with odds of 6 for them to win. In this group, we’re still waiting for the fourth participant, who will be determined in March, with competitors being Georgia or Belarus against North Macedonia or Kosovo.
Best Odds for Group D – England, Croatia, and Czech Republic
England is the favorite not only in Group D but for the entire tournament. At 1xbet, you’ll find odds of 5 for the tournament winner and 1.4 for winning the group. Croatia, as last year’s World Cup finalists, has been playing much better lately: if the checkered ones can beat the British, the top spot is theirs. The odds for winning Group D are 3.5-4.
The Czechs might have drawn the toughest group for themselves. The odds for them to win the quartet are 15. We’re still waiting for the qualifier winner, featuring Serbia against Norway and Scotland against Israel.
Best Odds for Group E – Spain, Sweden, and Poland
In Group E, Spain is predictably the favorite for bets. The odds for Spain to win the group are 1.33. Sweden is second. Beating Spain is tough, so the odds for the Swedish team are 7.5.
Poland is third in the rankings. The team did excellent work in the qualifying matches, so bookmakers offer odds of 7 for them as group winners. In late March, we’ll learn which other teams (Bosnia and Herzegovina will face the winner between Slovakia and Ireland against Northern Ireland) will join the participants.
Best Odds for Group F – France, Germany, and Portugal
Clearly the strongest of all groups. Many consider France the favorite. They’re also expected to have a real shot at winning the championship this year, with odds of 2.25 for winning the group and 7.5 for taking the trophy. Germany is second in this group, with odds of 9.
The last team so far is Portugal, the defending European champions. The odds for them to win the group are 7. In the group of death, we’re expecting one team from Georgia, Belarus, Kosovo, or North Macedonia.
What Markets Are Available for Euro 2021?
Euro 2021 is a major event, so players can bet on various outcomes. We’ll look at some of the most common betting markets for Euro 2021.
Tournament Winner. This is one of the most popular long-term markets. You can already bet on the national team you think will win Euro 2021, but it requires analyzing the current state of teams based on their qualifying battles.
Group Winner. Similar to the tournament winner, bettors can predict which team will win Groups A through F. This is also a long-term bet.
Match Winner. This is one of the most common markets. The bettor simply picks the team they think will win a specific match.
Both Teams to Score. Bet on goals in a specific match. The bettor chooses ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and sees if both teams score.
Under 2.5 Goals. This market isn’t very common in major tournaments like Euro 2021, so the odds will be high. It’s wise to review past stats, like the average goals per game in previous championships, to see if betting on a low total makes sense. Often, matches have under 2.5 goals, and the odds for this option are quite attractive.
Stats for Euro 2021
If you want to predict how things will go in the upcoming tournament, it’s important to look at previous stats. The last Euro was in 2016 in France, with 108 goals in 51 matches, averaging about 2.12 goals per game. France scored the most with 13 goals, including 6 by Antoine Griezmann – a stat that could be interesting if you’re betting on the top scorer.
Since the previous championship trended under 2.5 goals per game, that could be a smart bet. During that tournament, there were 205 yellow cards and only 3 red cards, showing that betting on red cards might be unprofitable, while yellow cards are a safer option.
Odds for Euro 2021
Websites offer plenty of markets for Euro 2021. As mentioned earlier, bettors can find both long-term and short-term markets for qualifiers, group games, and finals.
Who Are the Favorites to Win Euro 2021?
England is the clear favorite for the trophy. It’s not just because they have world-class players, but because manager Gareth Southgate has built a strong team dynamic for the British. We’ve seen the team progress recently, reaching the semifinals in the last World Cup. The odds for England to win the tournament are 5.
Belgium is one of the best teams in the world, with unbeatable players like Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku. This championship gives Belgium motivation for their first major medal. With such a talented generation, they should aim for global success. The odds for Belgium to win are 6.
France scored the most goals in the last championship. Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann are two of France’s strongest players, and if Griezmann scores big again this year, his team could contend for the trophy. The odds for France to win Euro 2021 are 7.5.
Netherlands missed the last two major tournaments but are back for Euro 2021 and will represent themselves at home this summer. Virgil van Dijk is undoubtedly the best defender in the world, and we hope he leads the team to victory. The odds for the Dutch to win the tournament are also 7.5.
