So, football might well be ‘coming home' after all? England's win over Denmark set up a classic Euro 2020 Final on Sunday against two-time winners Italy and it should be a cracker.
The Danes proved worthy semi-finalists at Wembley but wilted under heavy England pressure, eventually succumbing to a “debatable” penalty which was scored on the rebound by Harry Kane in extra-time.
Home advatage seems to be shaping the betting market for the match with England installed as early 8/5 favourites to win inside 90 minutes with the Italians chalked up at 9/5 with Bet365. On the outright market Gareth Southgate's men are 4/5 to lift England's first major trophy in 55 years whereas the Azzurri are even money to end their 31 year wait to be crowned European Champions again.
Harry Kane's goal against Denmark moved him to within one of Patrick Shick and Cristiano Ronaldo and he's now 7/2 to finish the tournament as top scorer.
England's most influential player has been Raheem Sterling and the Man City star is 7/4 to be named Player of the Tournament. Italy's defensive rock Giorgio Chiellini could be a lively outsider at 10/1. The 36-year-old has been magnificent for the Italians and if he goes on to lift the trophy following another towering defensive display he won't be far away from the minds of those who decide the winner of the individual accolade.
Whilst you buckle yourself in for wall-to-wall build up ahead of the final there's another classic to look forward to on Sunday morning in Brazil. The hosts will meet old rivals Argentina in the final of the Copa America after Emiliano Martínez saved three penalties in last night's shoot-out to book their place in the final. That should be another classic.
Ahead of that this week we have the start of the Scottish football season with the Premier Sports Cup kicking-off on Friday night.
Thursday and Friday's action comes in the early hours from the MLS and Tolu has three games covered in his match previews below…
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
- Thu 0.30am – Montreal Impact v New York City FC Preview & Tips
- Thu 3.30am – LA Galaxy v FC Dallas Preview & Tips
- Fri 1.30am – New York Red Bulls v Philadelphia Union Preview & Tips
Thursday's Racing Tips
Rizzel has two selections from Newmarket for the start of their July Festival..
Golf Tips
The countdown to The Open is on and traditional warm-up event the Scottish Open tees off on Thursday at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. The Caddy is on the case and presents his three players to watch plus his customary match bet NAP. Don't miss his tips for across the pond too, where it's the John Deere Classic in Illinois.
As always, let us know your tips and predictions for Thursday in the comment section below and good luck with all your bets!
In December 2020 we sadly 
Not a lot of joy at Wembley last night headed goals and pens LOSERS
Was on Maguire 9/2 header on target WINNER . could have been worse
Well done all winners ( and England )
🏓🏓Accumulator
Dmitry Popov to win 0745 — Moscow Liga
Yevhenii Faflei to win 0800— TT Cup
Anton Molochko to win 0810— TT Cup
Aleksej Lobanov to win 0945— Moscow Liga
6/1 Betvictor
Can Play as singles or combination
Was on the NETBET 30-1 sign up special for £1 over 0.5 goals in last nights match. I’ve only been credited with £1.10 😂 did anyone else do it and if so why has it not been credited?
Golf
John Deere Classic
Tournament Winner
BRIAN HARMAN
14/1 paddy power (1/5 odds, 8 places)
KEVIN STREELMAN
25/1 bet365 (1/4 odds, 5 places)
ZACH JOHNSON
40/1 paddy power (1/5 odds, 8 places)
First Round Leader
BRIAN HARMAN
33/1 unibet (1/5 odds, 6 places)
KEVIN STREELMAN
40/1 unibet (1/5 odds, 6 places)
ZACH JOHNSON
50/1 unibet (1/5 odds, 6 places)
cheers John
AFC
Kaya
Daegu
Over 2.5mgs double 6/5
Over 3.5mgs double 7/2
Good luck
Lost
Hiya lads just a general question for any of ya regarding deposits/withdrawals , do you keep a balance in most accounts you use ? Withdraw/deposit any winnings at the end of the week/month ?? Or just deposit and withdraw for each bet , just interested to know how some of you lads do it ??
Hi Deano
I think it’s all down to your personal circumstances but I tend to have an amount I will always draw down to at the end of each day.
I find this way I don’t get carried away and bet more points than I usually would or should which is what I would do if I have a bigger balance in those accounts.
It’s what works for you really I’d suggest.
Crofty
In my case, is deposit and withdraw for each bet to avoid betting on my wins so I don’t lose it all.
Like Crofty says i know everyone as different ways of going about it but was just curious as to how other folk do it…….
Afternoon gents – I’m Europa bound this evening with a trip to Iceland…
STJARNAN VS. BOHEMIANS (8.45pm)
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE & OVER 2.5 GOALS
(11/10, williamhill) NAP ⭐⭐⭐
OVER 3.5 GOALS
(9/4, bet365) NB ⭐
FT RESULT = 2-2
(14/1, bet365) LONGSHOT ⭐
Best of luck!
All bets down yesterday ❌❌❌
Been a poor week and the qualifiers are hard to call so again keeping stakes small for these.
BTTS treble @ 3.9/1 (WHill)
Riga FS vs Klaksvik
Racing Union vs Breidablik
Stjarnan vs Bohemians
Same 3 games over 2.5mgs @ 4.9/1 (WHill)
Good luck all 🤞
4.6/1 *
Levadia
Birkirkara
Domzale
Over 2.5mgs
37/20
Will add this one for an afternoon goals effort:
SOUTH AFRICA VS. ESWATINI (2.00pm)
OVER 3.5 GOALS
(6/4, bet365) ⭐⭐
Me too shaker 😬
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South Africa
V
eSwatini
14:00
COSAFA Castle Cup
Eswatini to score 5-4 (BETWAY).
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1st half red card ends this ❌
Domzale
Racing Luxembourg
Over 2.5mgs double 13/10
Lost
tonite……………..
palestino & stjarnan o1.5mgs, sligo to score 6/5
palestino overs, hafnar & stjarnan btts 5/1
add al ahly win 8/1
evening elvis if yer on…………………. i’m down in your neck of the woods tonite wee place called pyle just outside bridgend if you know it………… what language is that on your road signs here ? and by fek use dont half talk funny……………
😂😂
We do talk a bit funny down here,few pubs about tho,you should be ok
If the sign says “puteindy” follow the signs, make sure you have at least £50 for a full monty and another £5 for a tip for whichever unfortunate Welsh lass that is chosen for the dubious task of pleasuring you for an hour 🏴
both teams to score + over 2.5 goals
universidad central v metropolitanos
skybet 5/4
NAP
both teams to score + over 2.5 goals
portoviejo v porteno
william hill 11/8
NB
double on above
william hill 4/1
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Rocha FC
V
Juventud de Las Piedras
22:30
Uruguayan Segunda Division
BTTS 21-20 (UNIBET)
Rocha scored in 4 of 5 games this season.
*** Rocha BTTS and overs in these 4 games ***
Rocha scored in 12 of last 14 homes.
Juventud scored in 4 of 5 games this season.
Juventud scored in 9 of last 12 aways.
Juventud slight favourites and could nick this 1-0 but Rocha scored 2 v league leaders racing last home game and scored in all 6 historical head to head here
Only 2 recent head to heads which are relevant were last season both which finished 1-1.
Prediction 1-1
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Finished 1-1 in Iceland and a goal shy for the Nap 👎
Well done any winners on a quiet night!
BTTS treble @ 3.9/1 (WHill)✅
Riga FS vs Klaksvik
Racing Union vs Breidablik
Stjarnan vs Bohemians
Same 3 games over 2.5mgs @ 4.6/1 (WHill)❌