The excitement of the Euros is heating up, and with the tournament commencing this Friday (June 14), our Topbets writers have shared their outright predictions on the winners of this year’s prestigious event. We have seven writers at Topbets (Vincent, Zax, Kanyi, Kolade, Benson, Vinolin and Martin), and all have experience in sports betting and soccer content.
Below is a brief snippet of each writer’s predicted winner and their reasoning:
Vincent Titus (Topbets Manager) – Germany to win the Euros @ 6.50/1
‘’Germany are among the favorites to lift this year’s Euro 2024 trophy and I’m banking on them to be the winners of the European Championship. The three-time winners of the tournament have the chance to do it at home having been knocked out in the round of 16 with a 2-0 defeat to eventual runners-up England three years ago.
All eyes will be on Niclas Fullkrug, who made his Germany debut in late 2022 after a fine goalscoring run with Werder Bremen. In 15 games for Germany, Fullkrug has 11 goals, failing to score in only four matches. I’m tipping him to be among the top scorers alongside Arsenal ace Kai Havertz, who has seen his football career revived by Mikel Arteta.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men head into the tournament with two of Europe’s most exciting youngsters at their disposal in Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. The hosts also have experienced individuals who have been there and done it for both club and country.’’
Zachary Oguda (Topbets KE Writer) – France to win the Euros @ 5/1
‘’France have reached the final in three of the last four major tournaments, including lifting the World Cup in 2018, and in Didier Deschamps have a manager that has seen it all both as a player and in the dugout for his country.
The squad is a blend of youth and experience with Olivier Giroud, who is expected to hang his international boots after the tournament to lead the goal hunt. This is one squad that has depth in almost every department and its hard to see why they shouldn’t go all the way and clinch the title.
In Kylian Mbappe, they have one of the most feared attacker in the world currently. And if the Real Madrid bound striker fails to spark, France boast three of their top four all-time goalscorers in their current squad, including the leader in that list, Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann, who is the second-highest active goalscorer in European Championship history too.’’
Kanyi Muturi (Topbets KE Writer) – England to win the Euros @ 4.50/1
‘’In my view, I’d say England will win. England’s victory in Euro 2024 is not a matter of talent, but rather a question of mindset. Over the past thirty years, this has often been the case. The likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden are undoubtedly world-class forwards who I believe will guide the Three Lions through the group stage with ease. However, the real test will come in the knockout stages when they face formidable teams like France. Can they rise to the occasion? And will a defence that lacks big names be able to withstand the pressure?’’
Kolade Daniel (Topbets NG Writer) – Germany to win the Euros @ 6.50/1
“I’m backing Germany to go all the way on home soil and end their 28-year wait for the European Championship, even though they have struggled recently at major tournaments.
“After a difficult spell where they underperformed, Germany are suddenly looking formidable again, with wins over France and Netherlands earlier in the year a potential glimpse of what could be. Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, they boast a coach who can go head to head with the very best at the Euros.
“The likes of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz will be eager to make their mark, while a veteran in the form of Toni Kroos will add invaluable experience to the side. The likes of Kai Havertz, Deniz Undaz and Niclas Fullkrug will add extra firepower as well.”
“Germany boast the manager and a squad to challenge any side in the tournament, not to forget the added advantage that will come in the form of home support on their own soil. Another interesting fact is that Germany’s potential road to glory sets up potential ties with Italy, Netherlands and France. If they can overcome the calibre of these sides, what’s stopping them from going all the way?”
Chikezie Benson (Topbets SA Writer) – Belgium to win the Euros @ 18/1
‘’Belgium has a strong case for lifting the Euro 2024 trophy, as it could be the last opportunity for their “Golden Generation” to secure a major international title. Despite not historically being an international footballing powerhouse, Belgium has consistently ranked highly in recent years and boasts important victories over teams like Brazil and Portugal.
Key players such as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne are still at the top of their game. Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, is in excellent form after a stellar season with Roma, while De Bruyne remains one of the world’s best playmakers, fresh off another successful season with Manchester City.
Adding to their experienced core, emerging talents like Jérémy Doku and Johan Bakayoko bring youthful energy and exceptional dribbling skills. This blend of seasoned veterans and dynamic young players could provide the perfect balance for Belgium to finally triumph on the international stage. With this tournament potentially being the last for several key figures, Belgium’s drive and determination to win will be stronger than ever.’’
Vinolin Naidoo (Topbets SA Writer) – Portugal to win the Euros @ 8/1
‘’With this tournament coming off the back of a hectic 2023/2024 club football season, some, if not most, of these players at the Euros are running on empty. A massive squad with quality players in every position is vital if you want to go far in these Euros.
Step forward Portugal, arguably the nation with the best squad depth in the entire tournament. Portugal can fill two competitive starting lineups that could trouble most teams. The squad combines youth and experience, and I expect big performances from superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota, Rafael Leao and Ruben Dias. They also have an attacking manager in Roberto Martinez, who will be more attacking than previous Portugal managers, so expect plenty of goals from the Portuguese attackers.’’
Martin Alex (Topbets GH Writer) – Spain to win the Euros @ 8/1
‘’Spain is ready to win Euro 2024 with a strong and talented team. David Raya, the goalkeeper, has been exceptional in defending the goal. In front of him, defenders like Nacho and Alejandro Grimaldo bring experience and stability, while Robin Le Normand adds strength to the defense. In midfield, Rodri will control the game with his precise passing and strategic play.
In Euro 2020, Spain reached the semi-finals but lost to Italy on penalties. They had a tough knockout stage, with all three matches going into extra-time, and they beat Croatia and Switzerland before losing to Italy at Wembley.
For Euro 2024, Spain has a powerful attack with Alvaro Morata and Joselu leading the charge. They will be supported by creative midfielders Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal, who can create many scoring opportunities. With this mix of experienced and young talents, Spain has everything needed to win the Euro 2024 trophy and make their fans proud.’’