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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite losing both matches when these sides met in Euro 2020 qualifying, Goal is backing Angelovski's side to have some joy in the final third

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Austria and North Macedonia will both be hoping to stake an early claim for a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stages when they meet in Bucharest in Group C.

Netherlands are heavy favourites to qualify for the last 16 as winners but all three other nations in the group will have aspirations of joining them.

Austria vs North Macedonia Latest Odds

Austria won both clashes when these sides met in Euro 2020 qualifying and bet365 make them 13/20 (1.65) to open their campaign with three points and take a step towards the next stage of the competition.

However, North Macedonia claimed an incredible 2-1 win away at Germany in their last competitive outing and are 5/1 (6.0) to follow that up with another victory.

The draw is available at 13/5 (3.60) with the online bookmaker.

Austria vs North Macedonia Team News

Marko Arnautovic recovered from injury for Austria in their most recent friendly and should lead the line here, with new Real Madrid signing David Alaba set to start at left-back.

North Macedonia pair Milan Ristovski and Darko Churlinov will both be hoping to start after scoring off the bench in the 4-0 friendly win over Kazakhstan.

Austria vs North Macedonia Preview

Whilst North Macedonia’s stunning victory in Germany little over two months ago was certainly unexpected, the fact that they scored was somewhat less of a surprise.

Including that World Cup qualifier in March, Igor Angelovski’s men have now scored in 32 of their last 37 outings – striking against the likes of Spain and Italy as well as Germany.

In fact, they scored in both qualifying meetings between these nations and should be able to find the net once again considering Austria have managed only a single clean sheet in their most recent seven games.

Austria vs North Macedonia Tips and Predictions

North Macedonia to score is available at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365 and looks the way to go for this Euro 2020 Group C match in Romania.

Also worth considering is both teams to score at 6/5 (2.20), which offers good odds-against value as it has landed in eight of the last 11 competitive games that Angelovski’s side have played.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Just one goal separated the Tartan Army and Silhavy's men at Hampden Park recently, and Al Hain-Cole expects another tight clash at Euro 2020

Scotland will be hoping to celebrate their long-awaited return to major international competition with a win when they welcome the Czech Republic to Hampden Park in Monday’s Euro 2020 clash.

The Tartan Army are taking part in their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, having qualified via a penalty shoot-out victory over Serbia in the play-offs.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Latest Odds

Having come out on top in both Nations League meetings against this opposition last year, they are on offer at 19/10 (2.90) with bet365 to give themselves a strong chance of qualification by taking the points in Glasgow.

Jaroslav Silhavy’s men finished runners-up to England in their qualification group for this competition and are priced at 13/8 (2.63) to silence the home supporters with a victory here.

Just one of the nine previous encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 2/1 (3.00) available on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Team News

Young Rangers right-back Nathan Patterson will be hoping to start after impressing in the final warm-up match against Luxembourg, while Southampton striker Che Adams should start after switching international allegiances since the qualifiers.

Ondrej Kudela misses out due to the 10-game ban he received for racially abusing Rangers’ Glen Kamara in the Europe League, with Slavia Prague team mate Lukas Provod also absent after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament late on in the season.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Preview

After a difficult start saw four defeats and 13 goals conceded in his opening five matches in charge, Steve Clarke has lost just two of his subsequent 16 matches and ensured the defence have let in just 13 goals in that period.

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He will be confident of keeping things tight once again against a Czech team that has failed to score in four of their last five away games, albeit conceding more than once in just one of those four.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Tips and Predictions

With tensions bound to be high at Hampden after a long absence from the biggest stage, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look like solid value on no more than one side scoring and under 2.5 goals going in a similarly tight game to Scotland’s 1-0 Nations League win here last October.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The three-time European champions kick-off their campaign on home soil and Goal is backing their Scandinavian opponents to make things challenging

Spain begin their Euro 2020 campaign on Monday evening at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville where they face Sweden in Group E.

Luis Enrique has seen his side’s build-up massively disrupted by positive coronavirus tests in the camp, while the general feeling in Spain is not overly optimistic about the team’s chances given La Roja’s inconsistent form over the last year.

Sweden’s preparations have also been impacted by coronavirus, yet the Scandinavians will be quietly confident of making the knockout stages of the tournament.

Spain vs Sweden Latest Odds

These two sides met in qualifying for the competition, with Spain winning 3-0 on home soil before scoring in injury time to claim a 1-1 draw in the most recent clash.

La Roja are priced at 4/9 (1.44) to get off to a winning start with bet365 while Sweden can be backed at 13/2 (7.50) and the draw at 10/3 (4.33).

Spain vs Sweden Team News

The 2008 and 2012 European champions are without captain Sergio Busquets after he tested positive for coronavirus but Aymeric Laporte is set to start his first competitive game for Spain after his fast-track nationalisation process.

Sweden will be without Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg, who have also both tested positive for coronavirus. 

Spain vs Sweden Preview

A tumultuous final preparatory week for Spain has seen them training individually and undergoing daily coronavirus testing, with Diego Llorente having tested positive last week and then negative a couple of days later.

They remain a talented group of players, but there are question marks over their ability to finish the chances they create – particularly against teams who sit deep.

Less than seven months ago La Roja thrashed Germany 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League but they are unlikely to be afforded the space they were by a ragged-looking German team.

Sweden come into the tournament in excellent form, having won the five matches they have contested in 2021 and keeping four clean sheets in the process, and they know if they can keep things tight then they have an excellent chance of progressing from the group. 

Spain vs Sweden Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like a strong option for what is likely to be a closely contested game. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Low's men looking well short of their best recently, Al Hain-Cole is backing Deschamps' talented world champions to kick off with a big win

World champions France will begin their bid for Euro 2020 glory with a heavyweight clash against Germany in Munich on Tuesday.

Les Bleus come into this tournament as favourites after lifting the World Cup three years ago, as well as finishing runners-up at the last European Championship back in 2016.

France vs Germany Latest Odds

Having won three and lost none of their last five matches against this opposition, they are slight 17/10 (2.70) favourites with bet365 to lay down a significant marker by coming out on top at the Allianz Arena.

Joachim Low’s men endured a humiliating group stage elimination at the last World Cup but are available at 7/4 (2.75) to go some way to putting that behind them by pulling off a big win here.

The last two meetings between this duo on German soil have both resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 21/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out once again.

France vs Germany Team News

Karim Benzema should be fit to start despite coming off injured in the final warm-up game against Bulgaria, although Kurt Zouma will need to be assessed.

Jonas Hofmann is unlikely to feature as he recovers from a knee injury, while this match will also come too soon for Leon Goretzka as he struggles with a muscle issue.

France vs Germany Preview

Having recorded a memorable semi-final victory over this opposition on home turf at Euro 2016, Didier Deschamps’ men will be confident of asserting their superiority once again.

While they have gone from strength-to-strength since suffering a painful defeat against Portugal in the final of that competition, Die Mannschaft comes into this tournament with confidence at an uncharacteristically low ebb.

As well as their World Cup 2018 failure, the three-times Euros winners have since recorded just two victories from 10 UEFA Nations League fixtures – suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat to Spain in their final match last November.

France vs Germany Tips and Predictions

Having also come unstuck 2-1 at home to North Macedonia in their most recent World Cup qualifier back in March, it is hard to see the Germans handling a France side that has looked extremely dominant in recent years – with those 17/10 (2.70) odds on a French victory looking well worth backing.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Likely to be in high spirits after beating Denmark at the weekend, Goal is backing Kanerva's men to make their mark once again in St Petersburg

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Finland can all but book their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020 when they travel to Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg to face Russia in Group B.

Markku Kanerva’s side claimed a famous victory over Denmark in their first ever match at the European Championship, although the game was overshadowed by Christian Eriksen needing emergency medical treatment after collapsing near the end of the first half.

Finland vs Russia Latest Odds

Despite that win, Betfair Sportsbook make Finland 5/1 (6.0) to claim another three points and essentially guarantee a spot in the next round of the tournament.

Russia lost 3-0 against Belgium in their opening game of Euro 2020 but remain 4/6 (1.66) favourites to get back on track here with victory on home turf.

A draw would probably be enough for Finland to qualify for the knockout stages and that is priced at 11/4 (3.75).

Finland vs Russia Team News

Teemu Pukki was taken off with 15 minutes left against Denmark after picking up a knock but should be fit for this one, meaning Kanerva can play the same XI as on Saturday if he chooses.

Yuri Zhirkov went off injured in the first half on Saturday and is set to miss out here, whilst Daler Kuzyayev also departed early after a clash of heads with Timothy Castagne.

Finland vs Russia Preview

Whilst Finland’s victory on Saturday will go down in history, the performance was far from spectacular against a very distracted Denmark side who also had a penalty saved.

Still, Joel Pohjanpalo’s goal after half-time will give them plenty of confidence that they can inflict further damage on a Russia team that is no doubt reeling after their heavy defeat against Belgium.

That loss marked six games in a row that Stanislav Cherchesov’s men have failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding 15 goals in that time.

Finland vs Russia Tips and Predictions

After making their mark against Denmark, Finland could be set for similar success and Betfair Sportsbook’s 5/6 (1.83) price of over 0.5 goals for Kanerva’s side offers strong value for this Euro 2020 Group B match.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Senol Gunes's men are bottom of Group A after a poor showing against Italy last week but Goal is backing them to strike in Azerbaijan on Wednesday

Wales play their second game in Group A on Wednesday after when they face Turkey in the Olympic Stadium in Baku.

Robert Page’s side earned a 1-1 draw in their opening match against Switzerland with an excellent second-half display, while the Turks were roundly beaten 3-0 by Italy in the first game of the competition.

Turkey vs Wales Latest Odds

Despite their comprehensive defeat on Friday, Senol Gunes’ men are favourites to win in Azerbaijan with bet365 pricing them at 11/8 (2.38).

Wales, for their part, can be backed at 23/10 (3.30) with the draw offered at 21/10 (3.10).

The last time these two sides met was in qualifying for the 1998 World Cup in an extraordinary game which Turkey ended up winning by a 6-4 scoreline . 

Turkey vs Wales Team News

Neither side have any major injury concerns heading into this week’s clash and so both managers set to be able to call upon their full 26-man squads.

Cardiff City striker Kieffer Moore suffered a clash of heads in Wales’ first match but felt well enough to score the equaliser and his participation on Wednesday is not in doubt. 

Turkey vs Wales Preview

There were high hopes for Turkey coming into the tournament after an impressive run of results in the last few months, but their showing against Italy was extremely disappointing.

Gunes’ knows his side will have to improve drastically on their performance in the opening game, although it is also true that the calibre of opposition on Wednesday will be lower and that will no doubt play a part.

Turkey do boast a strong scoring record over the last year, having put four goals past the Netherlands and three past Croatia, Russia Germany, and Norway, and will fancy their chances of a strong performance here.

During the same period, Wales have conceded three goals against England, Belgium and France and while Turkey are not one of the top-ranked nations in the world, they could cause the Dragons some problems on Wednesday. 

Turkey vs Wales Tips and Predictions

Turkey are offered at 7/4 (2.75) to score over 1.5 goals and that looks like a tempting bet at a healthy price for an attacking team in a game they know they need to win. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking formidable at both ends of the pitch, Al Hain-Cole is backing Mancini's men to ease past a Nati team that lacked cutting edge against Wales

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Italy will be looking to tie up their place in the Euro 2020 knockout stages when they welcome Switzerland to the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

The Azzurri are top of Group A after easing past Turkey 3-0 in their opener, a ninth consecutive victory in all competitions.

Italy vs Switzerland Latest Odds

Having now gone 28 matches without defeat, Italy are 4/7 (1.57) favourites with bet365 to move into the last-16 by coming out on top once again.

Vladimir Petkovic’s men were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in their first group game but can be backed at 11/2 (6.50) to potentially secure their spot in the next stages by pulling off a shock win in Rome.

Four of the last five encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 14/5 (3.80) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Italy vs Switzerland Team News

Alessandro Florenzi has been ruled out after picking up a calf injury against Turkey, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is also unavailable and Marco Verratti unlikely to be risked as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Denis Zakaria will be hoping to come into the starting line-up in order to add some bite to the visiting midfield, having started on the bench versus Wales.

Italy vs Switzerland Preview

While they were dominant for large spells of the match against the Welsh, Switzerland were eventually made to pay for their inability to turn chances into goals in a frustrating 1-1 draw.

This does not bode well for a game against Roberto Mancini’s side, which has now gone nine matches without conceding and let in just seven goals over the course of their current 28-match unbeaten streak.

What’s more, the home team have scored over three goals per match during that nine-match winning run, while their Swiss guests have only kept three clean sheets in 15 fixtures.

Italy vs Switzerland Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 13/10 (2.30) seem generous on Italy maintaining their excellent run by coming out on top while keeping a clean sheet for their 10th match in succession.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both sides will be desperate for victory in this Euro 2020 Group C fixture and Goal is anticipating an open affair in Bucharest on Thursday afternoon

Ukraine and North Macedonia face-off in a crucial Euro 2020 Group C clash at the Arena National in Bucharest on Thursday afternoon.

Both teams lost their opening match at the weekend, each conceding three times in defeat, and three points for either nation will be pivotal in their quest to qualify for the last-16.

Ukraine vs North Macedonia Latest Odds

Ukraine came back from two goals down against the Netherlands on Sunday before conceding a late winner but are Betfair Sportsbook’s 4/6 (1.66) to get on track with a victory here.

Tournament rank outsiders North Macedonia went down 3-1 to Austria and are 5/1 (6.0) to record a stunning victory in Romania.

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A draw would leave both nations on the cusp of elimination from Euro 2020 and that is priced at 13/5 (3.60) with the sportsbook.

Ukraine vs North Macedonia Team News

Both teams played positively in their respective opening game and so there are unlikely to be many changes by either manager for this fixture.

Ukraine vs North Macedonia Preview

Despite conceding a late goal to come away from their opening fixture with nothing, Ukraine should take plenty of heart from the resilience they showed to rally from 2-0 down.

The two goals scored by Andriy Shevchenko’s side made it 11 in their last seven fixtures, netting against France as well as the Netherlands in that time, although their only clean sheets during those fixtures have come against Cyprus and Northern Ireland.

North Macedonia, too, should be confident in their abilities in the final third, with the goal against Austria making it 15 of their most recent 16 games in which they have scored.

Ukraine vs North Macedonia Tips and Predictions

These nations have enjoyed plenty of success in front of goal recently and Betfair Sportsbook’s price of 9/10 (1.90) on both teams to score offers strong value for this pivotal Group C match.

The selection would have landed in five of Ukraine’s last seven matches and in 10 of North Macedonia’s most recent 14.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These two teams served up two high-scoring clashes in the opening round of matches and Goal is backing their encounter in Amsterdam to be an open one

Two sides who have enjoyed high-scoring wins in Euro 2020 meet on Thursday night with the Netherlands taking on Austria at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Group C

Both teams are currently in a strong position to qualify for the last-16, with Frank de Boer’s men recording a 3-2 victory against Ukraine on Sunday evening while Austria overcame North Macedonia by a 3-1 scoreline.

Netherlands vs Austria Latest Odds

The Dutch have won the last six games they have played against Austria, most recently coming out victorious in a 2-0 friendly triumph in 2016.

De Boer’s side are offered at 8/15 (1.53) with bet365 to record another victory against this opposition, with Franco Foda’s men available at 5/1 (6.00) and the draw at 10/3 (4.33).

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Netherlands vs Austria Team News

Defender Matthijs de Ligt missed his country’s opening match with a groin problem although the Juventus man could play some part on Thursday evening.

Austria have no injury concerns heading into the game and will be lead once more by new Real Madrid signing David Alaba, who impressed in his side’s first game. 

Netherlands vs Austria Preview

The Netherlands are an entertaining outfit to watch at both ends of the field – largely because their deficiencies at the back mean they tend to afford plenty of chances to their opponents.

Virgil Van Dijk’s presence in the heart of the defence is certainly a big miss, with De Boer’s men having kept just three clean sheets in the nine matches since the Liverpool man’s season-ending injury in October.

Indeed, those three shut-outs came against Gibraltar, Georgia and Latvia, and the Oranje have conceded four goals to Turkey, and two against both Scotland and Ukraine during that time as well.

Although Austria are not the most prolific side in the tournament, they have scored in 18 of their last 23 matches and backing goals at both ends makes plenty of sense.

Netherlands vs Austria Tips and Predictions 

Both teams to score is offered at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like a strong selection for Thursday night’s clash. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>High in confidence after beating Scotland 2-0 in their opening Euro 2020 game, Jaroslav Silhavy's men to get amongst the goals once again

Croatia will be determined to bounce back from defeat in their opening game of Euro 2020 when they face Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Friday night.

An insipid performance against England last week has left Zlatko Dalic’s men with work to do, but the same cannot be said for the Czechs, who eased past Scotland 2-0 on Monday.

Croatia vs Czech Republic Latest Odds

Despite that loss to the Three Lions, Betfair Sportsbook still make Croatia 6/5 (2.20) favourites to pick up three points here.

Jaroslav Silhavy’s side will be in high spirits after their confident win earlier in the week and may be a popular selection to win at the outside price of 5/2 (3.50).

A draw would almost certainly be enough for the Czech Republic to secure their place in the last 16 and that is available at 12/5 (3.40).

Croatia vs Czech Republic Team News

The likes of Josip Brekalo and Nikola Vlasic will be pushing to start after impressing off the bench against England, whilst Dejan Lovren is in line to return after missing that defeat through injury.

After a strong performance against Scotland, Silhavy may opt to stick with the same XI for this clash.

Croatia vs Czech Republic Preview

It took a spectacular goal from Patrik Schick for the Czech Republic to wrap up their victory over Scotland although they were good value for the points and have the tools to expose Croatia on Friday.

That 2-0 win made it 12 strikes across their last six competitive internationals for the Czechs, which puts them in good stead to breach a defence that was somewhat fortunate to restrict England to only one goal.

Only Cyprus and Malta have failed to score against Dalic’s side in their last 17 outings, with his team conceding 27 goals in that time.

Croatia vs Czech Republic Tips and Predictions

Czech Republic to score two or more goals is available at 23/10 (3.30) with Betfair Sportsbook and looks the way to go for this Euro 2020 Group D clash.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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