France have been installed as the bookies’ favourites for Euro 2020 ahead of the likes of England, Belgium and Germany.
Didier Deschamps’ side enter the Euros as the world champions, having triumphed at Russia 2018, and were runners up at the previous edition of this tournament which they hosted in 2016.
A squad already littered with world class players like N’Golo Kante and Kylian Mbappe has also been boosted by the return of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema who earned a surprise call up after six years in the international wilderness.
France are rated at odds of around 5-1 to win the tournament although they are entered in the “Group of Death” alongside defending champions Portugal and the ever-dangerous Germany.
The Germans have not had an easy time of it lately, however, with the retirement of their World Cup-winning class of 2014.
Joachim Low’s side finished bottom of their group at the 2018 World Cup and were humiliated 6-0 by Spain last November. Nevertheless, they are currently fourth favourites at around 8-1, with Portugal at 9-1.
Belgium are the No 1-ranked side in the world but are no better than third-favourites with the bookies at odds of around 15-2. Doubts over star man Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness have overshadowed the build-up to the Red Devils’ tournament following his injury in the Champions League final.
In terms of potential dark horses, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain are all rated at odds of around 9-1 to 15-1, while Denmark (30-1), Croatia (40-1) and Turkey (66-1) are longer shots. Slovakia, North Macedonia and Hungary are the rank outsiders at 750-1.
Euro 2020 odds
- France: 5-1
- England: 6-1
- Belgium: 15-2
- Germany: 8-1
- Portugal: 9-1
- Spain: 9-1
- Italy: 11-1
- Netherlands: 15-1
- Denmark: 30-1
- Croatia: 40-1
- Turkey: 66-1
- Switzerland: 66-1
- Poland: 80-1
- Ukraine: 100-1
- Sweden: 100-1
- Austria: 100-1
- Czech Republic: 150-1
- Wales: 200-1
- Russia: 200-1
- Scotland: 250-1
- Finland: 500-1
- Hungary: 750-1
- North Macedonia: 750-1
- Slovakia: 750-1
Odds via Oddschecker. Correct as of 8 June 2021
How far will England go?
England are second favourites for the tournament which means the bookies rate them as potential finalists.
With one of the youngest squads at Euro 2020, Gareth Southgate will hope his side are unencumbered by England’s previous failings at big tournaments and can build on their promising showing at the last World Cup.
In Harry Kane, they also boast one of the favourites for the Golden Boot, and have an array of exciting attacking talent behind him with the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling all capable of chipping in with goals.
There are injury concerns over the spine of the team, however, with Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson both struggling for fitness, and they face Croatia, their conquerors in Russia three years ago, in their opening game.
Nevertheless, should they overcome that challenge, the Three Lions will be confident of progressing from Group D and making march towards the semi-finals and final where they will have home advantage at Wembley.
England’s Euro 2020 odds
- To reach last 16: 1-50
- To reach quarter-finals: 4-9
- To reach semi-finals: 7-4
- To reach final: 3-1
- Winners: 6-1
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