Euro 2024 Group B Betting Preview, Predictions & Odds
- Written by David Bet
Group B of Euro 2024, named "Group of Death", include Spain, Italy, Croatia and Albania. Here at BetAndSkill you'll find all the latest Euro 2024 Group B betting tips and previews featuring teams from this group. Read our Group B predictions (winner, qualified teams, etc..) plus the best odds and betting offers on this summer's Euros.
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Group B Betting Preview
Spain secured automatic qualification for Euro 2024 by dominating Group A with an impressive record of 7 wins and only 1 loss. Their campaign saw victories over Scotland, Norway, Georgia, and Cyprus, with their sole defeat avenged by finishing 4 points clear of Scotland. Throughout the qualifying matches, they scored 25 goals while conceding just 5. Notably, Spain has suffered only one defeat in their past 14 fixtures, excluding friendly matches.
They strong contenders in Euro 2020, but their journey came to a halt as they were defeated by Italy in a penalty shootout. Continuing their streak of misfortune, the Spanish team faltered once again in the World Cup, bowing out in a penalty shootout defeat against Morocco. This unfortunate series of events has left the three-time champions without a knockout stage victory in four out of their last five major tournaments.
As Euro 2024 approaches, Spain's squad presents an intriguing blend of young talents such as Pedri, Yamal, and Cubarsì alongside experienced players like Rodri, Morata, and Carvajal. With this dynamic mix, they possess the potential to make remarkable strides in the tournament.
Defending champions Italy failed to secure a spot in Qatar 2022 after experiencing a dramatic fall from grace. They were defeated by Macedonia in a play-off match following their second-place finish behind Switzerland in the qualifying group. However, Italy managed to secure their qualification for Euro 2024 by finishing as runners-up in their group, 6 points back of winners England and only coming ahead of Ukraine by goal difference.
Luciano Spalletti has replaced Roberto Mancini as coach and faces the challenge of limited attacking options. In a bid to replicate success at Inter Milan, Spalletti made the bold decision to switch to a back-three system.
To make an impact in this tournament, Italy must step it up in the bigger matches if they’re to stand a chance of going far in this tournament.
Croatia emerged as runners-up in Group D with an impressive record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. While their goal tally may seem modest at 13 goals scored, their defense was virtually impenetrable with only 4 goals conceded.
Leading the charge is Luka Modric who continues to dazzle with his class at the age of 38. Alongside him are trusted comrades Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic who form a high quality midfield. The age profile of the Croatian squad may be cause for concern but, despite that, they enjoyed a run to the Nations League final last year.
Croatia will definetely remain a difficult side to oust this summer.
Albania secured their spot in Euro 2024 as winners of Group E with a tally of 15 points. TThey scored 12 goals and conceded just 4, showing great defensive solidity at the back.
Under Sylvinho's leadership since January 2023, Albania has dramatically improved after competing in the lower division of the Nations League just two years ago.
However, being housed in the so-called Group of Death, it is likely that Albania will adopt a more defensive strategy and seek opportunities on counter-attacks.
With defeats against Chile and Sweden in March, it's hard to fancy Albania to escape this group.. It will indeed be an uphill battle for them.
Group B Winner Odds
Euro 2024 Group B Predictions
Spain look an interesting mix of youngsters and experienced players and they potentially have the top young player of the competition, Lamine Yamal, and a striker like Alvaro Morata that has rediscovered scoring-form this season.
Italy had not enough time to assimilate Spalletti's football and lack offensive quality. Anyway, the Azzurri should be good enough to snatch second spot from Croatia.
The Blazers have been super consistent in big international tournaments but with many stars at the tail end of their careers, we expect Croatia to struggle a bit this summer.
Albania look cannon folder in this group but they will be a tough nut to crack, probably for both Italy and Croatia.
Will Italy or Croatia fail to qualify for the knockout stage?
Italy and Croatia are 2/9 and 3/10 respectively to qualify with Coral. Should they fail to take all three points with Albania, one of them will seriously risk to fail to qualify, even as one of the best four third-placed teams. The Azzurri are 5/1 for an early exit, Croatia are priced 12/5 for an elimination at the group stage.
Will Spain win all three group stage matches?
This is the Group of Death, the most difficult group (on paper) before the start of the tournament. Historically, no teams have managed to finish the Group of death with 9 points.
Group B Fixtures & Venues
Spain vs Croatia will be curtain raiser of this group. The match will be played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The other fixtures will be played in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig and Dusseldorf. The final match between Croatia and Italy will probably decide 2nd and 3rd spot.
| Date | Time (UK) | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2024 | 17:00 | Berlin | Spain - Croatia |
| 15 June 2024 | 20:00 | Dortmund | Italy - Albania |
| 19 June 2024 | 14:00 | Hamburg | Croatia - Albania |
| 20 June 2024 | 20:00 | Gelsenkirchen | Spain - Italy |
| 24 June 2024 | 20:00 | Dusseldorf | Albania - Spain |
| 24 June 2024 | 20:00 | Leipzig | Croatia - Italy |
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Who will face the Winner and the Runner-Up of Group B?
- The winner of Group B will face the third-placed team from Group A, Group D, Group E or Group F.
- The runner-up of Group B will play the runner-up of Group A.
- If the third-placed team in Group B is one of the four best placed third-placed teams, they will play the winner of Group E or Group F.
