IT's crunch time at Euro 2024 as the quarter-finals begin. So let's explore the best matches to place HT-FT bets on, using key trends and recent results to beat the bookies.
Why the Euro 2024 HT-FT betting market is worth exploring?
Betting on the HT-FT markets boosts the odds in games where you fancy one of the teams but aren't too enamoured with the price.
Backing a team to win after a level first-half usually gets you a good price and the odds are even bigger if you can pick a team likely to turn things around after going in behind at the break.
So there's lots of value to be found if you can dig deep and find some patterns that suggest teams are fast or slow starters.
Which Euro 2024 games could be of interest here?
Germany v Spain
The Germans did me a turn in the last 16 as they saw off Denmark after a level first half and this clash with a slick Spanish side could also be tight.
Spain have been one of the best teams to watch so far at Euro 2024 and their vibrant attack will poses plenty of problems for the hosts.
But Julian Nagelsmann's side have also been pretty impressive going forward and this should be a good watch with both teams going for the win.
I wouldn't be surprised if this game went to extra time and penalties so backing the draw at 45 and 90 minutes could pay off here at 18/5 with Betfred.
France v Portugal
France and Portugal were among the favourites before a ball was kicked but one of them will fall before the semi-finals as they face off in the last eight.
Both teams have failed to hit top form so far, with France scoring just three times and two of the strikes coming from own goals. Portugal have also drawn blank in their last two outings and needed penalties to see off Slovenia in the last 16.
This tie is a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final which France edged 1-0 thanks to a goal in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a repeat here and backing Les Bleus to win after a level first half pays 9/2 at Betfred.
Netherlands v Turkey
The Turks ruined one of my HT-FT tips in the last 16 as they caused a shock by defeating in-form Austria but now face a Netherlands side who crushed Romania 3-0.
That scoreline actually flattered the Romanians as Ronald Koeman's men missed so many chances. If they can be a bit more ruthless in front of goal, the Dutch should have too much class for Turkey in this quarter-finals.
The passionate Turkish support gives their side an edge but questions still remain about their defence, which has kept just one clean sheet so far at Euro 2024.
Although Vincenzo Montella's men could score against the Dutch, the problem will be keeping them out at the other end. So I fancy the Netherlands to be winning at half-time and full-time which pays 6/4 with Betfred.
I'm a sports journalist, football tipster and author from Dundee, who is now working in Glasgow. I've covered games at every level, from Junior football to internationals, and still love football even though it has clearly sold its soul. I've been in football tipping since 2018 with the MFT site.
If you fancy the Spain game for a HT\FT Draw you can get it at 17/4 (4.25) at Betvictor which is way better than betfairs 18/5 (3.6)