⚽UEFA EURO 2020 Discussion Thread | Winner: ITALY!

[Karartma1]

Wales-Denmark is a match valid for the round of 16 of Euro 2020 and, like everyone knows, it'll be hosted today at 18:00 CET.
After the group phase, we can finally start with the more exciting knockout phase. Wales and Denmark are two teams that are certainly not among the favorites for the final victory, but that, at the same time, aren't new to surprising exploits in this competition.
Denmark has more quality but also more physicality than Wales, which can only count on a few good individuals and a good tactical organization. Kjaer and his teammates seem to be favored in a match with a total of less than three goals.

Awesome game that of Denmark, from an underdog stage to first 8! My bet was not successful but I witnessed a great match.
Today I'll watch France-Switzerland for the round of 16 of Euro 2020 which will be played tonight at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania.
France, the number one favorite to win this European Championship, is now called to show its muscles. The knockout phase begins and the Blues of Didier Deschamps, reigning world champions, will have to get serious.  And another false step like the one against Hungary in the group stage could make a lot of noise. After all, with a squad overflowing with quality and talent, one cannot go unnoticed.
France's victory does not seem to be in question. Too wide a gap with the Swiss, who could close the match without scoring goals. Overall, however, the Blues will score at least two.

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[bryant.coleman]

IDK, if you have a player like Chiesa with the talent he has why wait until extra time? why
not 10, 20 minutes into the second half when its clear Austria were imposing themselves
on the game?

....that way we would all have our bets realised.

Fair play to Austria indeed but they lacked that finishing touch in the final 1/4 of the pitch
for a lot of chances they had.

Italy was not up to the mark during their match against Austria, but that doesn't take away the fact that they were the best team during the group phase of this tournament. They scored a total of 7 goals in 3 matches and conceded none (the only other team not to concede any goal was England, but they themselves managed to score only 2 goals from their group matches). I would treat the last match as an outlier. For me, as the things stand, Italy is the team having maximum possibility to win this tournament.

[Strongkored]

My predictions both Netherlands and Belgium will qualify.

Both countries got perfect results in the group stage so it is quite natural that in this round they are also favoured over their opponents.
For Belgium it will definitely not be easy for them to step into the quarter-finals because Portugal as defending champions will fight till end for this match, Portugal still has the same chance as Belgium to win, interesting to watch till finish.

[W Jr.]

The Netherlands, which was convinced a lot in the group stage, faces a more difficult opponent this time.
The Czech Republic won, drew and lost with difficulty in its last match against the English..

Yes. The Netherlands is the clear favorite in this match after winning three of their games in Group C, which gave them an easy passage through the group stage. However, the Czech Republic is hoping to repeat their successful performance from the unforgettable EURO 2004 group stage match, when they stunned everyone by winning 3-2 after finding themselves 2-0 down against Netherlands.

Czechia can beat the Netherlands if they can take the Match evenly. Italy was almost eliminated by Austria last night. Two goals scored in extra time allowed Italy to advance to the next round. If Arnautovic's goal had not been cancelled, we would not have seen the favorites of Italy today.Czechia will try every way to win against the Netherlands.

[bryant.coleman]

Czechia can beat the Netherlands if they can take the Match evenly. Italy was almost eliminated by Austria last night. Two goals scored in extra time allowed Italy to advance to the next round. If Arnautovic's goal had not been cancelled, we would not have seen the favorites of Italy today.Czechia will try every way to win against the Netherlands.

Czech Republic was unimpressive in their group matches and you think that they will be able to beat one of the strongest teams in this competition? Czech Rep couldn't manage to finish among the top two in their group. They progressed to the knockout phase, because they were one of the best third placed sides. They lost their match against England and their only win came against a weak Croatia side. If they somehow manage to beat the Netherlands, then it will be one of the most shocking upsets in the history of Euro cup.

[W Jr.]

Czechia can beat the Netherlands if they can take the Match evenly. Italy was almost eliminated by Austria last night. Two goals scored in extra time allowed Italy to advance to the next round. If Arnautovic's goal had not been cancelled, we would not have seen the favorites of Italy today.Czechia will try every way to win against the Netherlands.

Czech Republic was unimpressive in their group matches and you think that they will be able to beat one of the strongest teams in this competition?

This is Euro 2020 and there is a possibility that all teams participating in this tournament will eliminate each other. As I said, yesterday Austria nearly eliminated Italy. If Czechia plays in a controlled manner today, why not eliminate the Netherlands? Football has every score. Who gave a chance to Euro 2004 champion Greece when they started that year?

[Stevcummings]

I like this Italy's team, I think Mancini is really making the most of it. Keeping Chiesa on the bench is a good strategy as well, he's most dangerous when playing against already tired defense. That goal yesterday was pure class.

I think Mancini masterclass won Italy the game, those changes were well-timed at the right moment of the game, they needed someone to cause troubles on the right flank and Chiesa was all thy needed to break the deadlock. Kudos to Austria they gave us an entertaining game I never expected such from them, they could've caused one if the worse upset last night of not for the cancelled goal.

IDK, if you have a player like Chiesa with the talent he has why wait until extra time? why
not 10, 20 minutes into the second half when its clear Austria were imposing themselves
on the game?

....that way we would all have our bets realised.

Fair play to Austria indeed but they lacked that finishing touch in the final 1/4 of the pitch
for a lot of chances they had.

Now I wish I were betting on outrights (as in qualification regardless of ET or penalty shootout). Have a feeling now we'll get more matches like Italy where everyone's too careful and we get draws then the class finishes off the weaker team in Extra Time or penalties. Favs should still go through I guess.

Portugal-Belgium is SO tough, you have stars in both. BTTS maybe?

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The match between belgium vs portugal will be an opportunity for Ronaldo and Lukaku to prove who is the sharpest striker this year, although currently Ronaldo is the temporary top scorer, but in my opinion, Lukaku has a chance to beat him and of course in today match, Lukaku should score as many goals as possible,

There is also Wijnaldum of The Netherlands on 3 goals too, so he is one to watch today.

You think it’s gone be an easy match between the Orange and Czech??
I know the Netherlands are good at pouring goals. They’ve a very good midfield and it’s an advantage to them. I’d definitely like to see the Czechs progress to the Quarter finals.

[MusaMohamed]

Czech Republic was unimpressive in their group matches and you think that they will be able to beat one of the strongest teams in this competition? Czech Rep couldn't manage to finish among the top two in their group. They progressed to the knockout phase, because they were one of the best third placed sides. They lost their match against England and their only win came against a weak Croatia side. If they somehow manage to beat the Netherlands, then it will be one of the most shocking upsets in the history of Euro cup.

Czech have unimpressive group matches and they are not my choice. Netherlands are my choice but I don't believe that Czech will give Netherlands an easy match to play.

They will try to bring troubles to Netherlands and Austria yesterday controlled Italy very well. They did not give up their match too soon and too easily. Netherlands will need to very concentrate with defense system and their attacking system must work exactly. Delay should take chances better to score goals. He is the play maker of Netherlands and also a best scorer for them.

Croatia are not weak and they have better quality than Czech.

[Yogee]

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If they somehow manage to beat the Netherlands, then it will be one of the most shocking upsets in the history of Euro cup.

Is this the worst Czech Republic team and the best Dutch team to call it the most shocking in history? I can only imagine your reaction if the Czech manage to win. I bet that would be fun to watch.

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This is Euro 2020 and there is a possibility that all teams participating in this tournament will eliminate each other.

It's not a possibility. It's bound to happen since the tournament was designed for teams to eliminate each other until only one remains.

[bitgolden]

Czech have unimpressive group matches and they are not my choice. Netherlands are my choice but I don't believe that Czech will give Netherlands an easy match to play.

They will try to bring troubles to Netherlands and Austria yesterday controlled Italy very well. They did not give up their match too soon and too easily. Netherlands will need to very concentrate with defense system and their attacking system must work exactly. Delay should take chances better to score goals. He is the play maker of Netherlands and also a best scorer for them.

Croatia are not weak and they have better quality than Czech.

Netherlands will certainly win, they are the much much better team right now and they are not going to end up losing to a team like Czechia, the difference is staggering.

However if I had to defend anyone that would wager against Netherlands for that game, I have to say that it is quite easy to lose a game of elimination, if this was like an NBA series where teams play 7 times I would say it is impossible for Netherlands to lose it, but in just one game of elimination with scores so low, there is a chance Czechia could get very lucky and win, is it the possible outcome? Of course not, everyone expects Netherlands to win, but that doesn't change the fact that it is also not impossible neither and anyone who wants to take that risk should. If it was impossible there wouldn't be a bet, obviously people do bet on them since there is still an odd for it.

[Lucius]

Perisic is one of best Croatian players in the last decade. He belongs to the group of best players with Modric, Rakitic and Mandzukic. Ante Rebic need to grow up and try more in order to achieve what Perisic has so far.

Definitely one of the players who always gives his maximum when he plays for the national team and a really big drawback for the team. However, nothing is lost because the Croatian coach has several possible solutions in that position in players like Josip Brekalo, Luka Ivanusec, Ante Rebic and Mislav Orsic. Rebic is definitely not in shape and I hope that the coach will put Ivanusec or young Orsic in the game - and everyone who watched the match Dinamo - Tottenham could see what kind of player he is.

What further motivates Croatian players is the constant underestimation by the Spanish coach, players and Spanish media who have already registered their victory - they just need to know that Croatians will never hang a white flag and that their dessert could be very bitter in the end.


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[Dewi Aries]

Czechia can beat the Netherlands if they can take the Match evenly. Italy was almost eliminated by Austria last night. Two goals scored in extra time allowed Italy to advance to the next round. If Arnautovic's goal had not been cancelled, we would not have seen the favorites of Italy today.Czechia will try every way to win against the Netherlands.

Czech Republic was unimpressive in their group matches and you think that they will be able to beat one of the strongest teams in this competition?

This is Euro 2020 and there is a possibility that all teams participating in this tournament will eliminate each other. As I said, yesterday Austria nearly eliminated Italy. If Czechia plays in a controlled manner today, why not eliminate the Netherlands? Football has every score. Who gave a chance to Euro 2004 champion Greece when they started that year?

Whatever we predict here is only based on data and statistics of course accuracy is not guaranteed  we only see the performance of each team in the previous match. I agree anything can happen in football , even though the chance of winning is only 1%, it's still a chance.

[masulum]

Whatever we predict here is only based on data and statistics of course accuracy is not guaranteed  we only see the performance of each team in the previous match. I agree anything can happen in football , even though the chance of winning is only 1%, it's still a chance.

I agree with you. Football is like the price of BTC, it is unpredictable even though we have analyzed it. However, that doesn't mean we don't use data to analyze and predict BTC prices. In football too, sometimes we will see surprising results, from an underdog team to a winner even though the opponent is a big team. Likewise in the match between Netherlands and Czechs. Netherlands will be on top predictions to be a winner because from the data, players and their performance is quite good and deserves to win and certainly many gamble will bet for Netherlands as the winner.

[Stevcummings]

Czechia can beat the Netherlands if they can take the Match evenly. Italy was almost eliminated by Austria last night. Two goals scored in extra time allowed Italy to advance to the next round. If Arnautovic's goal had not been cancelled, we would not have seen the favorites of Italy today.Czechia will try every way to win against the Netherlands.

Czech Republic was unimpressive in their group matches and you think that they will be able to beat one of the strongest teams in this competition?

This is Euro 2020 and there is a possibility that all teams participating in this tournament will eliminate each other. As I said, yesterday Austria nearly eliminated Italy. If Czechia plays in a controlled manner today, why not eliminate the Netherlands? Football has every score. Who gave a chance to Euro 2004 champion Greece when they started that year?

Whatever we predict here is only based on data and statistics of course accuracy is not guaranteed  we only see the performance of each team in the previous match. I agree anything can happen in football , even though the chance of winning is only 1%, it's still a chance.

Definitely the team which can score more than a goal will always have the upper hand. Netherland can do that easily against the Czechs. Netherland to win by 3:1

[Vishnu.Reang]

Is this the worst Czech Republic team and the best Dutch team to call it the most shocking in history? I can only imagine your reaction if the Czech manage to win. I bet that would be fun to watch.

Netherlands won all of their matches and managed to collect 9 points in the group stage, but at times they were unimpressive. They won against Ukraine just because of luck (with a 3-2 margin). Before the start of the tournament, I heard a lot about Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum. But so far I didn't saw anything superhuman from them. I checked the odds, and I have to say that the sportsbooks have underestimated Czechia. They deserve better odds, especially after their good performance against England.

[AakZaki]

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Italy and Denmark going to the next round (quarter-final) and waiting for the result match Belgium vs Portugal (for Italy vs), Netherland vs Czech (for Denmark vs). Belgium atm with perfect points will be a favorite on the paper but they never get with the hard team such as Portugal, I think it will be an equal match and it will finish at least penalty. while Netherland, I think they will go to the next round with at least 2 different goals.

Congratulations, but your enemies in the next round will be tough. I expect Portugal to meet Italy and Denmark to meet Netherland. But actually seeing their Belgian and Czech players were really good. I think it's a good game, the score will also be very thin. It could be that later there will be a penalty to determine who will fight Italy and Demark.
 
For other matches, I am waiting for England vs Germany. Anyone betting on germany here? It's very difficult but maybe I'll put up for germany

[mamesso]

Definitely the team which can score more than a goal will always have the upper hand. Netherland can do that easily against the Czechs. Netherland to win by 3:1

The Netherland showed a promising performance during the group stage, This is what makes most people more siding with the Dutch in the match later, moreover Memphis Depay and friends are the most productive team in the group phase by producing eight goal. Even so the Czech Republic proved itself as a team that is not easy to beat in the group stage. But with the quality of the Dutch team filled with quality players in every line, the Netherlands is predicted to be able to overcome the resistance of the Czech Republic and qualify for the quarter-final with ease.

[Yogee]

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I checked the odds, and I have to say that the sportsbooks have underestimated Czechia. They deserve better odds, especially after their good performance against England.

We don't know exactly where these odds are based but I bet they also consider these "names". The Dutch team are already considered strong historically but more popular players adds more weight in the eyes of these bookies.

This is good for you if you are planning to bet on the Czechs.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Definitely the team which can score more than a goal will always have the upper hand. Netherland can do that easily against the Czechs. Netherland to win by 3:1

The Netherland showed a promising performance during the group stage, This is what makes most people more siding with the Dutch in the match later, moreover Memphis Depay and friends are the most productive team in the group phase by producing eight goal. Even so the Czech Republic proved itself as a team that is not easy to beat in the group stage. But with the quality of the Dutch team filled with quality players in every line, the Netherlands is predicted to be able to overcome the resistance of the Czech Republic and qualify for the quarter-final with ease.

Maybe Netherland can win but I don't think it's easy because I still remember when Czech Republic were against England and Croatia these two teams seem to have a hard time scoring goals even though both teams are favorites, means Czech has a good defense and they rely on counterattack I guess  Czech will apply this method in the next match.

[Furious 7]

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Italy and Denmark going to the next round (quarter-final) and waiting for the result match Belgium vs Portugal (for Italy vs), Netherland vs Czech (for Denmark vs). Belgium atm with perfect points will be a favorite on the paper but they never get with the hard team such as Portugal, I think it will be an equal match and it will finish at least penalty. while Netherland, I think they will go to the next round with at least 2 different goals.

Congratulations, but your enemies in the next round will be tough. I expect Portugal to meet Italy and Denmark to meet Netherland. But actually seeing their Belgian and Czech players were really good. I think it's a good game, the score will also be very thin. It could be that later there will be a penalty to determine who will fight Italy and Demark.
 
For other matches, I am waiting for England vs Germany. Anyone betting on germany here? It's very difficult but maybe I'll put up for germany

In the group stage Belgium are still unbeaten and now against Portugal it will be very difficult to predict but what you say is also true if their game is good and the goals won will not be much at most 1-0 or 2-1 at least if they staying strong will result in a penalty shootout to stir their victory, but my prediction is that Portugal will qualify to meet Italy.

England vs Jermain strong in my feeling is Germany I will bet on Germany, I'm not so sure England won't be able to face it.