England were drawn into Group C alongside Denmark, Serbia, and Slovenia. Given the quality of their team, The Three Lions are tipped to win the group. However, Denmark could be a thorn in their side. Our group C betting preview looks at the strengths of teams in this group.
England and Denmark both made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The Three Lions emerged victorious in that match, advancing to the final. However, their quest for a first major trophy since 1966 remains unfulfilled. Interestingly, Denmark is the only team in Group C with a Euro championship title, having won it in 1992.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Euro Championship 2024, Group C |
| ⚽️ Venues: | Venues in Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen |
| 🗓️ Dates: | 16 June – 25 June 2024 |
The Euro 2024 betting odds for England to lead the group are 1.40 (2/5). According to numerous football online betting sites, Denmark is the next favorite in the group, with 9.00 (8/1) odds. Serbia has odds of 9.00 (8/1) to pull off a surprise and grab the top spot in group C. The underdog in the group, Slovenia, was priced at 11.00 (10/1) to win the group, which looks like an optimistic number, though.
England has qualified for the EURO championship for the ninth consecutive time. Their 3-1 victory over Italy at Wembley on Matchday 8 secured their spot in Germany. Coach Gareth Southgate aims to improve on their EURO 2020 performance, where they lost to Italy on penalties in the final. They are the highest-ranked team in this group (4th) and are a heavy favorite to go all the way in this tournament.
England’s last major trophy was the 1966 World Cup, but they now have the talent to change that in Germany. Their squad includes top performers like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice – all are key players in the top European teams. Given the balanced nature of their squad, they have what it takes to go all the way in Germany. Major absentees from Southgate’s provisional list include Sterling, Henderson, Chiwell, and Rashford, who simply lost their places to competitors.
Denmark celebrated its 1992 Euro Championship triumph and has reached the EURO finals since then every time except for 2008 and 2016. Despite an early setback against Kazakhstan, they were able to book their spot in Germany. Kasper Hjulmand’s squad isn’t new to the big stage, having reached the semifinals at EURO 2020. Given the quality of their team, the Danes are formidable opponents and teams will not underestimate them.
They are currently ranked 21st in the FIFA rankings and have a history of challenging top teams like England. Their hopes rest heavily on Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, who netted seven goals in the qualifiers. Other key figures in the Danish squad include experienced Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Christian Eriksen, Simon Kjaer, and Joachim Andersen.
Serbia is making its debut at the European Championship under its current name. Despite having more opportunities to qualify for the Euros than the World Cup, they have reached the Mundial three out of four times in the same period. Historically, they were runners-up at the Euros twice, in 1960 and 1968, when they competed as Yugoslavia. They made it to the Euro 2024 finals by finishing second to Hungary in their qualifying group.
With experienced and creative attacking players, Serbia boasts significant firepower. Aleksandar Mitrović, the top scorer in their qualifying group, is supported by contributions from Dušan Tadić, Luca Jovic, and Dušan Vlahović.
As of April’s FIFA Rankings, Slovenia is the third-weakest team at Euro 2024. Yet their performance during qualification puts them above Serbia. Slovenia also held both Denmark and Serbia to draws in the past two years, showing they have the potential to compete. They only suffered two losses in their ten qualifying matches. MatjaĹľ Kek’s team secured a 2-1 win against Kazakhstan to finish as runners-up, marking their fourth major international tournament and first since the 2010 World Cup.
They have yet to advance beyond the group stage of any tournament. RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Ĺ eško led their qualifiers with five goals, followed by Panathinaikos’ AndraĹľ Ĺ porar with three. They will look up to these players to boost their quest to qualify in this group despite the underdog status.
| Matchup | Date | Venue | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia vs Denmark | June 16 | MHP Arena, Stuttgart | Denmark |
| Serbia vs England | June 16 | VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen | England |
| Slovenia vs Serbia | June 20 | Allianz Arena, Munich | Serbia |
| Denmark vs England | June 20 | Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt | England |
| England vs Slovenia | June 25 | RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne | England |
| Denmark vs Serbia | June 25 | Allianz Arena, Munich | Denmark |
The expectations are in favor of more experienced teams, with England finishing first and Denmark claiming the second spot. A potential qualifying third spot should belong to Serbia with a decisive win over Slovenia, with the latter finishing with zero points in the table.
Here are our Euro 2024 group C predictions:
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Despite recent hiccups in friendly matches, England remains a formidable team. The Three Lions have a solid team with many potential game-changers. Players like Saka, Bellingham, Foden, Kane, Palmer, Gordon, and Rice have exhibited sparkling form with their respective clubs this season.
The Three Lions also possess a commendable track record in recent tournaments. In contrast, Serbia has had a less impressive run, with only one victory in their last four games against Cyprus. Their top players, Aleksander Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, both play in the Saudi Pro League, which might impact their performance on this grand stage. Given that England is around 30 places ahead of Serbia and flaunts a team rich in talent and experience, they are most likely to clinch this match with a margin of more than two goals.
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Denmark has steadily risen among European contenders, bringing their best to Euro 2024. With a solid defense, strategic play, and team unity, they are a formidable opponent. Denmark recorded seven victories, two losses, and a draw in the qualifiers. Slovenia, meanwhile, also suffered only two losses in their ten qualifying matches, ensuring their first major international appearance since the 2010 World Cup. Overall, the Danes have a more experienced squad, a factor that is likely to play a deciding role in this matchup. With Denmark’s experience, resilience, and quality, they are well-positioned to defeat Slovenia in their group opener.
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Euro 2024 will be the 4th major tournament Slovenia will feature, and they have never advanced beyond the group stage of those tournaments. They are among the lower-rated teams participating in Germany. They occupy 57th place on the FIFA ranking, which is the lowest among the other teams in Group C. This makes it more challenging for them to turn the tide and go beyond the group stage. Local and offshore betting websites price Slovenia’s option of early elimination at 1.57 (4/7) odds.
You can bet on group C Euro 2024 with these betting picks:
Based on the quality of the team roster, we believe England has all it takes to win Group C and go all the way to the final. Denmark will have to fight it out with Serbia for the 2nd position, while Slovenia will likely exit the tournament from the group stage. You can use our predictions to bet with the best EURO 2024 bookies and win extra cash.
