29 May 08
Originally posted by darvlayIt'll be between Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Holland or Portugal.
I am looking to cash in on bets with some friends of mine who love football. Who are the favourites for the Euro Cup this summer? Who have the easiest groups? And is it true the Russians could be a surprise contender?
In order,
Portugal would be my tip.
France
Spain
Holland
Italy
Germany
D
29 May 08
Originally posted by Ragnorak3 of those 6 teams appear to be in Group C, so it looks like there will be some good chances for underdogs in the knockout rounds. 2004 saw plenty of upsets and I imagine this year will be no different.
It'll be between Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Holland or Portugal.
Any potential dark horses?
29 May 08
Originally posted by RagnorakWhy would you put Portugal as favourite? Did they brainwash you when you were down there? 🙂
It'll be between Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Holland or Portugal.
In order,
Portugal would be my tip.
France
Spain
Holland
Italy
Germany
D
Italy is my tip. To be fair, they didn't have a great qualifying campaign but the thing is, they rarely do and that rarely stops them from being extra solid when the knock-out phase starts.
Their squad is very, very solid. The only glitch is that they generally start slow, but with a group like that any slip-up could be fatal.
29 May 08
Originally posted by darvlayIf Romania wasn't in Group C, I would have said they'd be the surprise package of the tournament. 🙂
3 of those 6 teams appear to be in Group C, so it looks like there will be some good chances for underdogs in the knockout rounds. 2004 saw plenty of upsets and I imagine this year will be no different.
Any potential dark horses?
The thing is that 2 teams progress from each group so one expects only one of those to drop-out. After that, you'd still have 5 of those teams in the last 8.
29 May 08
Originally posted by darvlayI guess I should have looked at the groups before predicting.
3 of those 6 teams appear to be in Group C,
A:
Winner: Portugal
2nd: Czech
B
Winner: Germany
2nd: Croatia
C
Winner: France
2nd: Holland
D
Winner: Spain
2nd: Sweden
WA v 2B = Portugal
WB v 2A = Germany
WC v 2D = France
WD v 2c = Spain
Then Portugal will beat Germany, and I can't decide between France and Spain.
D
29 May 08
Originally posted by RagnorakHolland's defense doesn't convince me...
I guess I should have looked at the groups before predicting.
A:
Winner: Portugal
2nd: Czech
B
Winner: Germany
2nd: Croatia
C
Winner: France
2nd: Holland
D
Winner: Spain
2nd: Sweden
WA v 2B = Portugal
WB v 2A = Germany
WC v 2D = France
WD v 2c = Spain
Then Portugal will beat Germany, and I can't decide between France and Spain.
D
Wilfred Bouma (Aston Villa)
Tim de Cler (Feyenoord)
John Heitinga (Ajax Amsterdam)
Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg SV)
Mario Melchiot (Wigan Athletic)
Andre Ooijer (Blackburn Rovers)
😕
29 May 08
Originally posted by PalynkaVery true.
Holland's defense doesn't convince me...
Wilfred Bouma (Aston Villa)
Tim de Cler (Feyenoord)
John Heitinga (Ajax Amsterdam)
Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg SV)
Mario Melchiot (Wigan Athletic)
Andre Ooijer (Blackburn Rovers)
😕
That's why I didn't have them go very far. I suppose you write off Italy at your peril.
D