WITH the round of 16 fixtures at Euro 2024 now in the history books, let's explore how we could look to engineer a way to get the market leaders on side in the form of an accumulator.
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Portugal to be eliminated at the quarter-final stage
Portugal needed penalty kicks to get past Slovenia in the round of 16 so they will have to up their game significantly if they are to see off France and reach the semi-final stage.
Roberto Martinez’s refusal to axe iconic striker Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be hampering the Selecao’s chances of winning a second European Championship in eight years.
France have been far from convincing themselves at Euro 2024 so far but winning ugly is something they do very well.
Didier Deschamps knows what it takes to go the distance in major tournaments and he can steer his France side into the last four at the expense of Portugal.
Spain or England to Win Euro 2024
Spain and England are the two teams at the top of the outright betting so it makes plenty of sense to back either nation to lift the trophy.
Luis de la Fuente’s side have performed better than any other team in the competition and currently find themselves in a 10-match winning run in competitive action.
England, in contrast, have been abject in most of their games at Euro 2024, yet they appear to have a very realistic route to the final.
It therefore looks very possible that we will see La Roja and the Three Lions do battle in the July 14 final from Berlin.
Harry Kane England's Top Goalscorer
Despite coming in for some criticism, Harry Kane is only one of two players to score for England at Euro 2024 so far.
The England captain took his tournament tally to two goals with his extra-time strike against Slovakia.
The England skipper remains one of the bookies favourites to win the Golden Boot and it’s easy to see why with a kind draw opening up for the Three Lions.
If England are to make it to back-to-back Euros finals then they won’t encounter any elite opposition until the final.
Kane has previous for excelling in tournament football with England and he could still fill his boots on this bracket of the draw, much like he did three years ago. All four of Kane’s goals at Euro 2020 were scored during the knockout stages.
Cody Gakpo Netherlands' Top Goalscorer
Cody Gakpo goes into the quarter-final stage of Euro 2024 as the joint-leading goalscorer in the competition.
The Liverpool forward has three goals to his name following his opening four appearances at Euro 2024.
On current form, the 25-year-old will be licking his lips about the prospect of taking on a Turkey team that have failed to keep a clean sheet at Euro 2024 so far.
So with that in mind, backing Gakpo to end up as the Netherlands top scorer feels like banker material for multiple backers.
I’m a graduate in sports journalism and a long-suffering Sunderland supporter. My approach to betting involves meticulously collecting and analysing data in order to get an edge over the bookmakers. Outside of this, my interests include travel, going to gigs and playing golf.
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