Euro 2020 Guide: Where to Bet in South Africa + Predictions and More

The UEFA European Championship, or the Euros, is a soccer competition hosted every fourth year between the FIFA World Cup. Twenty four of the continent's best national teams compete to be crowned the champions of Europe. But in 2020, like many other big events, the Euros were postponed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Keep reading to find out when Euro 2020 (2021) will now take place, which national teams you can look forward to seeing in action and where to bet on Euro 2020 (2021) in South Africa.

When and where is Euro 2020 (2021)?

The rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament will now take place from 11 June to 11 July 2021 across 12 cities in Europe.

Which teams are playing in Euro 2020 (2021)?

The 20 teams that qualified for Euro 2020 (2021) in the group stage are joined by the four play-off winners (Hungary, North Macedonia, Scotland and Slovakia) which complete the Euro 2020 (2021) lineup of 24 teams.

Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland

Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia

Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North Macedonia

Group D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic

Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia

Group F: Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany

Who won Euro 2016?

Portugal were the winners of Euro 2016 which was hosted in France. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team defeated the hosts 1–0 in the final in Saint-Denis after extra time.

Previous Euro Winners

Here's a list of all the previous Euro winners:

2016: Portugal
2012: Spain
2008: Spain
2004: Greece
2000: France
1996: Germany
1992: Denmark
1988: Netherlands
1984: France
1980: West Germany
1976: Czechoslovakia
1972: West Germany
1968: Italy
1964: Spain
1960: Soviet Union

Euro 2020 (2021) Fixtures

With 24 of Europe's best teams competing across six groups to be crowned the Euro 2020 (2021) champion, there are some fantastic international soccer fixtures for punters to look forward to.

Plan your match viewing and betting with the full Euro 2020 (2021) Fixtures list which includes every exciting match scheduled for the month-long tournament.

The opening match of Euro 2020 will see Italy take on Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, while Wembley Stadium in London will host the Euro 2020 (2021) Semi-Finals and Final.

Euro 2020 (2021) Match Schedule

Group Stage
Friday 11 June – Wednesday 23 June

Round of 16
Saturday 26 June – Tuesday 29 June

Quarter-Finals
Friday 2 July – Saturday 3 July

Semi-Finals
Tuesday 6 July – Wednesday 7 July

Euro 2021 Final
Sunday 11 July 2021

Euro 2020 Betting Odds - Outright

France is currently the favourite to win Euro 2020 (2021) at odds of 5.45. Regular contenders England are just behind them in the betting at odds of 5.95 and Belgium at 6.95 is favoured over both Germany and Spain.

Euro 2016 champions Portugal are way down the list of teams at odds of 9.10 with Betway.

Euro 2020 Betting Odds - Group Winner 

Betting on group winners is a fun way to get some skin in the game and also find value. Hyped up teams often flop and one or two underrated sides almost always progress to the Round of 16.

Look at the betting odds and try to find the next dark horse and bet on that team to go far in the tournament. Get it right and you'll make yourself a lot of money. Keep reading for our Group Stage predictions with some betting tips to consider!

Euro 2020 Betting Odds - Matches 

There are currently betting odds available for Matchday 1 of Euro 2020 (2021) which includes every team. At most bookies, there are already more than 300 markets available per match. Keep reading for our Matchday 1 Predictions. 

Euro 2020 (2021) Outright Winner Predictions

Filled with national pride, the Azzurri is a team that always seems to show up for big tournaments like the Euros and World Cup. For a Euro 2020 (2021) Outright Winner, Italy looks a decent value bet at odds of 9.20 with Betway.

Group A Predictions

Wales to finish bottom of Group A at odds of 2.25 with Betway.

Sorry, Gareth Bale, we can't see your impact being enough to push your team past the Group Stage of Euro 2020.

Group B Predictions

Belgium to win Group B at odds of 1.67 with Betway.

On paper, Belgium has the best squad in the tournament. Kevin De Bruyne, we're counting on your to make a speedy recovery!

Group C Predictions

North Macedonia to finish bottom of Group C at odds of 1.50 with Betway.

We couldn't be happier they qualified, but the gulf in quality between North Macedonia and the rest of Group C might be too big to overcome.

Group D Predictions

Straight Forecast 1-2: England/Croatia at odds of 2.60 with Betway. 

England are the tournament favourites with a young, bright squad and Croatia is always a force to be reckoned with in European competition. We expect to see a tight jostle at the top of Group D, with England having a slight edge.

Group E Predictions

Advancing Double: Spain/Sweden at odds of 2.35 with Betway. 

It's hard to say what order they come in, but Spain and Sweden look the likely duo to advance from Group E to the knockout stages of Euro 2020.

Group F Predictions

France to win Group F at odds of 2.30 with Betway.

Group F is a gauntlet that consists of three previous Euro Winners! History slightly favours Germany but France's younger, more dynamic squad looks the pick for us to top Group F.

Matchday 1 Predictions

Turkey vs Italy

Italy to Win and Under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.84 with Betway. 

England vs Croatia

Correct Score 1-1 at odds of 6.08 with Betway.

Spain vs Sweden

Spain to Win to Nil at odds of 2.33 with Betway.

France vs Germany

Both Teams to Score at odds of 1.78 with Betway. 

Where to bet on Euro 2020 (2021) in South Africa

Since the Euro 2020 draw last November, online betting sites have had outright markets available for you to bet on Euro 2020 in South Africa but now there are also betting odds available for all the first-round matches in the Group Stage. 

Bet on the winner of Euro 2020 (2021) or any of the Group Stage matches at any of these top bookmakers:

➡️ Betway South Africa

➡️ Hollywoodbets

➡️ Sportingbet

➡️ Playabets

➡️ Sunbet

➡️ Gbets

➡️ PalaceBet

➡️ BET.co.za

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