Euro 2020 begins on Friday 12 June, marking the return of the Europe’s premier soccer tournament where 24 national teams will compete for continental glory. The first ball of Euro 2020 will be kicked between Turkey and Italy in Rome on 12 June with the month-long tournament’s final hosted at London’s Wembley Stadium on 12 July. The 20 teams that have already qualified for Euro 2020 will be joined by the four play-off winners decided in March. We’ll be having a closer look at a few of the Euro 2020 betting markets and odds in this article.
Euro 2020 Groups
The groups for the upcoming Euro 2020 have been announced. There are an additional four sides that will be added to the groups once the play off winners have been decided.
Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland
Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia
Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria
Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic
Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland
Group F: Portugal, France, Germany
Who will Host Euro 2020?
The hosting format for Euro 2020 is different from how it worked in the past. Instead of one nation hosting the tournament, matches will take place in 12 cities all over Europe. The host cities for Euro 2020 are London, Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Glasgow, Munich, Rome and St Petersburg.
England will host the Euro 2020 final on 12 July at Wembley Stadium as well as the two preceding semi-finals.
What is the Tournament Format for Euro 2020?
The tournament format for Euro 2020 will be the same as in previous years. The top two teams in each of the six tournament groups will proceed to the Round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers. The tournament will enter the knock-out stages thereafter.
Euro 2016 Winner
Portugal defeated France 1-0 with an extra time goal to take home the Euro 2016 trophy after golden boy Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off injured after just 25 minutes. Portugal are currently priced at 14/1 with Sportingbet to repeat their success at Euro 2020.
Euro 2020 Qualifying Playoffs
The play-offs to decide the last four qualifying teams for Euro 2020 will take place on 26 and 31 March. The 16 teams still playing for their place in Euro 2020 are Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, Republic or Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Serbia, Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Romania, Georgia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Belarus.
Which Team is the Favourite to Win Euro 2020?
The host nation England are the outright favourite to lift the Euro 2020 trophy at odds of 9/2. Another country will still qualify in March to join England in Group D along with Croatia and Czech Republic. England have been historically poor in international tournaments but with some of the world’s best rising young talent in their squad today, this might just be their year.
Euro 2020 Betting Odds
Betting odds are officially open for the Euros with most South African bookmakers pricing up ahead of the big tournament. The below odds are subject to chance so check with your bookmaker to view the latest odds.
- England 5.5
- France 6.0
- Belgium 6.00
- Netherlands 7.00
- Germany 8.50
- Spain 9.00
- Italy 11.00
- Portugal 15.00
Where Can I Bet on Euro 2020?
Since the Euro 2020 draw last November, most bookies have already posted odds for the tournament. Take a bet on who you think will win Euro 2020 or any of the Round 1 group stage matches at any of the following recommended bookmakers;
Euro 2020 Fixtures (2021)
All the fixtures for the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament;
Friday June 12
Group A: Turkey vs Italy; Kick-off 8pm (Rome)
Saturday June 13
Group A: Wales vs Switzerland; Kick-off 2pm (Baku)
Group B: Denmark vs Finland; Kick-off 5pm (Copenhagen)
Group B: Belgium vs Russia; Kick-off 9pm (St Petersburg)
Group D: England vs Croatia; Kick-off 2pm (London)
Group C: Austria vs Play-off winner D or A; Kick-off 5pm (Bucharest)
Group C: Netherlands vs Ukraine; Kick-off 8pm (Amsterdam)
Monday June 15
Group D: Play-off winner C vs Czech Republic; Kick-off 2pm (Glasgow)
Group E: Poland vs Play-off winner B; Kick-off 5pm (Dublin)
Group E: Spain vs Sweden; Kick-off 8pm (Bilbao)
Tuesday June 16
Group F: Play-off winner A or D vs Portugal; Kick-off 5pm (Budapest)
Group F: France vs Germany; Kick-off 8pm (Munich)
Wednesday June 17
Group B: Finland vs Russia: Kick-off 2pm (St Petersburg)
Group A: Turkey vs Wales: Kick-off 5pm (Baku)
Group A: Italy vs Switzerland; Kick-off 8pm (Rome)
Thursday June 18
Group C: Ukraine vs Play-off winner D or A; Kick-off 2pm (Bucharest)
Group B: Denmark vs Belgium; Kick-off 5pm (Copenhagen)
Group C: Netherlands vs Austria; Kick-off 8pm (Amsterdam)
Friday June 19
Group E: Sweden vs Play-off winner B; Kick-off 2pm (Dublin)
Group D: Croatia vs Czech Republic; Kick-off 5pm (Glasgow)
Group D: England vs Play-off winner C; Kick-off 8pm (London)
Saturday June 20
Group F: Play-off winner A or D vs France; Kick-off 2pm (Budapest)
Group F: Portugal vs Germany; Kick-off 5pm (Munich)
Group E: Spain vs Poland; Kick-off 8pm (Bilbao)
Sunday June 21
Group A: Italy vs Wales; Kick-off 5pm (Rome)
Group A: Switzerland vs Turkey; Kick-off 5pm (Baku)
Monday June 22
Group C: Play-off winner D or A vs Netherlands; Kick-off 5pm (Amsterdam)
Group C: Ukraine vs Austria; Kick-off 5pm (Bucharest)
Monday June 22
Group C: Play-off winner D or A vs Netherlands; Kick-off 5pm (Amsterdam)
Group C: Ukraine vs Austria; Kick-off 5pm (Bucharest)
Group B: Russia vs Denmark; Kick-off 8pm (Copenhagen)
Group B: Finland vs Belgium; Kick-off 8pm (St Petersburg)
Tuesday June 23
Group D: Czech Republic vs England; Kick-off 8pm (London)
Group D: Croatia vs Play-off winner C; Kick-off 8pm (Glasgow)
Wednesday June 24
Group E: Play-off winner B vs Spain; Kick-off 5pm (Bilbao)
Group E: Sweden vs Poland; Kick-off 5pm (Dublin)
Group F: Germany vs Play-off winner A or D; Kick-off 8pm (Munich)
Group F: Portugal vs France; Kick-off 8pm (Budapest)
Euro 2020 Knock Out Fixtures
Saturday June 27
Game 1: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up; Kick-off 5pm (Amsterdam)
Game 2: Group A winners vs Group C runners-up; Kick-off 8pm (London)
Sunday June 28
Game 3: Group C winners vs third-placed side from Group D/E/F; Kick-off 5pm (Budapest)
Game 4: Group B winners vs third-placed side from Group A/D/E/F; Kick-off 8pm (Bilbao)
Monday June 29
Game 5: Group D runners-up vs Group E runners-up; Kick-off 5pm (Copenhagen)
Game 6: Group F winners vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C; Kick-off 8pm (Bucharest)
Tuesday June 30
Game 7: Group D winners vs Group F runners-up; Kick-off 5pm (Dublin)
Game 8: Group E winners vs third-placed side Group A/B/C/D; Kick-off 8pm (Glasgow)
Quarter-finals
Friday July 3
Quarter-final 1: Game 6 winner vs Game 5 winner; Kick-off 5pm (St Petersburg)
Quarter-final 2: Game 4 winner vs Game 2 winner; Kick-off 8pm (Munich)
Saturday July 4
Quarter-final 3: Game 3 winner vs Game 1 winner; Kick-off 5pm (Baku)
Quarter-final 4: Game 8 winner vs Game 7 winner; Kick-off 8pm (Rome)
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 7
Semi-final 1: Quarter-final 2 winner vs Quarter-final 1 winner; Kick-off 8pm (Wembley, London)
Wednesday July 8
Semi-final 2: Quarter-final 4 winner vs Quarter-final 3 winner; Kick-off 8pm (Wembley, London)
Euro 2020 Final
Sunday 12 July
Kick-off 8pm (Wembley, London)