Group A
In Group A, the Tournament Hosts Germany battled with Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland. In the end, Germany came out on top with a strong 7 points and an aggregate score of 8-2. In second place came Switzerland with 5 points after a 5-3 aggregate score whilst Hungary ended up third thanks to a win in their final game. However, 3 points and an aggregate score of 2-5 wasn’t enough for Hungary to advance any further. And finally, Scotland ended up bottom of Group A after a disappointing tournament which yielded just 1 point and an aggregate score of 2-7!
Group B
Group B saw three heavyweights collide as Spain, Croatia, and Italy all went to battle whilst Albania tried to upset the odds. In the end, Spain topped the group with a perfect 9 points whilst also having an aggregate score of 5-0! In second place came Italy who managed to get in on 4 points after a 3-3 aggregate score whilst Croatia ended up a disappointing third with just 2 points (and an aggregate score of 3-6). And finally, Albania ended up bottom of Group B with just 1 point and an aggregate score of 3-5 despite putting in some decent performances.
Group C
Group C saw one of the big favourites England take on Serbia, Slovenia, and Denmark. In the end, it was England who topped the group, but only with 5 points and a slightly worrying aggregate score of 2-1! In second place came Denmark who managed to draw all three of their games and the same could be said for Slovenia who came in in third. Both teams are indeed through! And finally, Serbia ended up bottom of Group C with 2 points and an aggregate score of 1-2 which is very mixed indeed!
Group D
Group D was another exciting group as France and the Netherlands looked to advance over Austria and Poland. In the end, it was Austria who ended up as deserved group winners with 6 points and an aggregate score of 6-4! In second place came France who picked up 5 points with an aggregate score of 2-1 whilst the Netherlands finished third with 4 points and an aggregate score of 4-4! And finally, Poland finished bottom of Group D with a point and an aggregate score of 3-6!
Group E
Group E felt like Belgium’s group to lose as they took on Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine. In the end, it was Romania who managed to top the group with 4 points and an aggregate score of 4-3. In second place came Belgium with 4 points and an aggregate score of 2-1 whilst Slovakia finished third, also with 4 points, but with an aggregate score of 3-3. And finally, Ukraine managed to finish bottom of Group E with 4 points but with an aggregate score of 2-4. In conclusion, this group was absolutely bonkers!
Group F
And finally, Portugal looked to breeze through a group that contained Turkey, Georgia, and Czechia. In the end, Portugal were able to top the group with 6 points and an aggregate score of 5-3 despite losing their final game 2-0! In second place came Turkey who also picked up 6 points with an aggregate score of 5-5 whilst Georgia did amazingly well to finish third with 4 points (and a 4-4 aggregate score). And finally, Czechia finished bottom of Group F with just 1 point and an aggregate score of 3-5.
Last 16 Preview:
Switzerland VS Italy
The first knockout game of UEFA Euro 2024 is an exciting one as Switzerland take on Italy. Switzerland finished second in their group with 5 points whilst Italy also finished second in their group, but only with 4 points. Overall, I’d say both of these teams are capable of winning this game, Switzerland are probably the more exciting team to watch, but you can’t exactly count out the reigning Champions!
My Prediction: 1-1 (Switzerland Win on Penalties)
Germany VS Denmark
The hosts appear late this evening as Germany take on Denmark! Germany topped their group with 7 points whilst Denmark managed to finish second with 3 after drawing every match. Overall, you’d have to make Germany the favourites in this one, but it’s Denmark who have the better track record in major tournaments recently.
My Prediction: 2-0
England VS Slovakia
England will be looking to use their experience to push through against a Slovakian side that’s looking to make a little history! England could only top their group with 5 points whilst Slovakia finished third in Group E with 4 points. Now overall, England should win this game, but they haven’t been convincing at all this tournament whilst Slovakia have already beaten Belgium so you can’t just write them off here!
My Prediction: 2-1
Spain VS Georgia
Probably the best team in the Group Stages Spain take on the fiery underdogs Georgia in what should be a fascinating encounter! Spain got through to this round as the only team with maximum points whilst Georgia’s 4 points was enough for them to make it through as one of the best third-placed teams. Overall, Spain will be heavy favourites here, but you have to remember that they technically don’t have to lose this game to get knocked out. It’s also worth remembering that Georgia just beat Portugal so I’m super excited for this!
My Prediction: 3-1
France VS Belgium
One heavyweight side must exit before the Final 8 as France take on Belgium in Dusseldorf. France only finished second in their group with 5 points whilst Belgium also finished second in their group, but with 4 points. Overall, neither of these teams have been particularly impressive so far, and one of them will be suffering a very early exit which isn’t really acceptable anymore!
My Prediction: 2-0
Portugal VS Slovenia
Portugal will expect to breeze through this game, but it’s not going to be easy against a history-making Slovenian side. Portugal topped their group with 6 points whilst Slovenia’s three draws put them through as one of the best third-placed teams. Overall, Portugal are massive favourites here, but they did just lose to Georgia. Also, can we take a moment to appreciate that Slovenia are still yet to win a match at a European Championship, yet they’re into the Knockout Stages!
My Prediction: 2-1
Romania VS Netherlands
Romania and Netherlands face off in an interesting Last 16 tie. Romania managed to top their group with just 4 points whilst the same 4 points saw the Netherlands only end up third. Overall, the Netherlands are definetly the stronger side, but they haven’t been amazing so far whilst Romania are doing alright.
My Prediction: 1-0 (AET)
Austria VS Turkey
The final Last 16 tie sees two in-form teams play as Austria take on Turkey. Austria did amazingly well to top their difficult group (with 6 points) whilst 6 points for Turkey earned them a second-place spot. Overall, Austria are definitely the favourites here which is an interesting dynamic given the group they were in whilst Turkey will be well up for this!
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