Every Euro 2024 team now has a little ‘1’ in the matches played column, and with that comes delicious jeopardy.
The second round of group stage fixtures kicks off today with Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland, Albania and Croatia in action.
It’s as you’d expect in Groups A and B with Spain, Germany, Italy and Switzerland in good positions to qualify. Below we preview the three games taking place in Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
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Croatia VS Albania
Croatia are a wily, technically extraordinary, incredibly experienced team. However, this tournament may be one too far. With a 3 – 0 loss to Spain in their opener, qualification looks tricky. They should beat Albania handily enough, but they’re still relying on Spain or Italy to slip up. Luckily, those two teams will play each other. Albania wrote themselves into Euros history with the fastest goal in the history of the tournament. However, expect that to be about all they do.
Germany VS Hungary
With one win, Germany have gone from an unproven team to one of the favourites to win the tournament. Their 5 – 1 win over Scotland was assured, and set the tone for the hosts. Their opponents, Hungary, won’t roll over but were exposed defensively in their 3 – 1 loss to Switzerland. Germany could all but confirm qualification with a win today.
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Scotland VS Switzerland
Switzerland are not talked about as favourites or dark horses – they’ve been around too long. However, a quick glance at their squad shows tonnes of experience and quality. Xhaka, Sommer and friends will be formidable opponents for Scotland, who lose any chance of qualification if they don’t win. Scotland are bottom of the group, and due to goal difference, probably won’t leave it.
