The Euro 2020 semifinal stage kicks off on Tuesday, July 6, and wraps up on Wednesday, July 7. The tournament has been whittled from 24 teams down to just four remaining nations.
On Tuesday night, Italy and Spain will meet in the first semifinal. It is a match that pits two of the world’s strongest teams against each other. Wednesday night sees tournament favorites England playing heart-warming, Cinderella story Denmark.
Euro 2020 semifinal: Outright tournament odds
With the Euro 2020 tournament down to just four teams, here is a look at the latest outright winner odds. The odds come from Bet365 on Monday, July 5.
- England +150
- Italy +225
- Spain +275
- Denmark +900
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Italy vs. Spain
Tuesday night’s semifinal pits the strong defence of Italy against the possession-based attack of Spain. Italy have conceded just two goals in five games at the tournament. Their defence has been brilliant and the backbone to a strong performance. Italy defeated the world’s No. 1 ranked team Belgium in the quarterfinals 2-1. They were up 2-0 at one point in the match.
Spain reached the Euro 2020 semifinal stage thanks to a penalty shootout 3-1 win versus Switzerland. The game finished 1-1 at the end of full-time. Spain’s last two matches have gone into extra-time with them squeezing through.
Italy are playing great football but take on an experienced team. Spain should provide a strong challenge and keep the majority of possession. Italy will look to hit on the counter-attack while playing good defensive football.
The Soccer Buddy tool predicts a 2-2 draw at the end of full-time. I am going to go against the prediction as Italy have been just too good. While both teams are likely to score and over 2.5 goals will be tallied, Italy should edge the Spanish to qualify for the final.
Result: Italy to win
England vs. Denmark
On Wednesday, England play Denmark at Wembley Stadium. The Three Lions will have home-field advantage playing in London in the semifinal — and for the final if they qualify for it.
England have been brilliant in defence. They have not allowed a goal in five games and over 450 minutes of football. Denmark are riding a high and are the Cinderella team of the tournament. That said, England are just too good, or are they?
The two teams played in the autumn of 2020 in the UEFA Nations League. Denmark claimed a nil-nil draw and 1-0 win over the Three Lions on those occasions. England are playing far better in the Euro 2020 tournament than they did in the UEFA Nations League.
It will be difficult for Denmark to match the fire and intensity that they have shown over the last three games. There is an argument that the intensity could be drying up.
Denmark should be the first team to score against England at the Euro 2020 tournament. Still, it is unlikely to be enough. England have too many weapons. If manager Gareth Southgate starts Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling on the wings, then the pace will torment Denmark continuously. Striker Harry Kane is in good form going into the match. He has three goals in England’s last two matches. Can he make if four goals in three games versus Denmark?
Result: England to win
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