Euro 2024: England And France Favorited, Italy And Germany Ready To Compete

England is seeded to win at Euro 2024 according to OPTA (photo: x @England)

JAKARTA - After the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, now football fans don't have to wait long to enjoy the next exciting action. Attention is now turning to Euro 2024, which is scheduled to take place from June 14 in Germany. This prestigious tournament will bring together 24 teams from all over Europe, where Italy is the defending juara who are trying to defend their title.

Euro 2024 Prediction From OPTA

Opta's supercomputer has simulated 10,000 times to predict the outcome of the tournament. As a result, England emerged as the main favorite with a 199% chance of victory. Gareth Southgate's team is backed by star players like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, who are expected to bring England to the glory they have dreamed of so far.

Not to forget, France is also seen as a strong competitor with a 191% chance of victory. With players like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, as well as experienced coach Didier Deschamps, France is ready to face major challenges and are trying to bring the trophy home to Paris.

As the host, Germany has added pressure to perform well. Despite experiencing difficulties in recent tournaments, this team is still predicted to be one of the strong candidates with a winning chance of 12.4%. Support from veteran players such as Manuel Neuer and Thomas M\"uller is expected to be a determining factor.

In addition, Spain (9.6%) and Portugal (9.2%) are also included in the list of teams that have a great chance of lifting the Euro 2024 trophy. With star players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, Portugal is ready to give a surprise in this tournament.

Other Contenders

The Netherlands and Italy, although not seeded like England and France, still have a significant chance. The Netherlands is predicted to reach the quarter-finals with a 45.8% chance, while Italy, as defending champions, have a 47.2% chance of reaching the same stage.

Black Horse

Denmark and Croatia, although not favorite, still have the potential to make a surprise. Teams like Scotland and Switzerland are also predicted to advance further than expected, with Switzerland even having a 9.7% chance of reaching the semifinals.

Debuting Team

Georgia, which first appeared in a major tournament, had a small chance of winning Euro 2024. However, they could become black horses with 37.2% chances to reach the knockout round.

Through these various predictions, Euro 2024 was promised to be a tournament full of dramatic and surprising actions, providing interesting spectacles for football fans around the world.

Euro 2024 Prediction

England (19.9%) is favorite to win. Gareth Southgate's side had a great chance with a team full of talent like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden. They are predicted to advance to the quarter-finals (70.0%) and semifinals (48.2%).

France (19.1%) is the closest competitor. With star players like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, as well as experienced coach Didier Deschamps, they are predicted to be strong to reach the finals (30.4%) and semifinals (48.1%).

Germany (12.4%) as the host is also seeded despite major challenges. With veteran stars such as Manuel Neuer and Thomas M\"uller, they are predicted to reach the semifinals (36.5%).

Spain (9.6%) and Portugal (9.2%) are also considered strong competitors. Spain is predicted to reach the quarter-finals (59.1%), while Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are predicted to advance until the semifinals (33.6%).

Other Contenders

Black Horse

Debuting Team