UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3 Preview

Last Updated on June 22, 2024 4:20 pm by Erwin Noguera

The last date of the group stage of the UEFA Euro will define the qualifiers for the round of 16, so the most attractive duel will be between Croatia and Italy in Group B. The Croatians need a win to avoid elimination, while the Italians only need a point to advance.

On the other hand, the home team, Germany, will face a tough Switzerland, while France will want to improve its performance against a weak Poland and England will meet Slovenia, which has not lost so far.

UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3: Switzerland vs. Germany

When and Where?

Sunday, June 23, 3:00 pm ET at the Frankfurt Arena

Moneyline odds:

Switzerland 5.33

Germany 1.748

Draw Offs:

3.91

Where can I watch it?

FOX Sports, Star+, and ViX

Switzerland is virtually assured of qualifying for the next round, at least as the best third-placed team, thanks to its four points. They have lost only once in their last 16 matches, winning seven of them, but they face Germany, an opponent that dominates their record, having beaten them 36 times.

Germany has arguably been the best-performing team, having scored seven goals and allowed only one, which was an own goal. They have the support of their fans and there is no doubt that the return of midfielder Toni Kroos, who retires after the European Championship, gave them the identity they needed to be competitive again. In addition, the youngsters Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz have been outstanding. It is worth noting that four of their last five matches against Switzerland have had at least four goals.

Switzerland vs. Germany Betting Pick: Germany

UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3: Croatia vs. Italy

When and Where?

Monday, June 24, 3:00 pm ET at the Leipzig Stadium

Moneyline odds:

Croatia 3.345

Italy 3.258

Draw Offs:

3.415

Where can I watch it?

FOX Sports, Star+, and ViX

It seems that the great Croatia is about to become a thing of the past, as its role in the current European Championship has been to forget, having only scored one point out of a possible six. They need to beat Italy and improve their goal difference (-3) but have already conceded at least one goal in nine games at the European Championship. However, one fact in the Croatians’ favor is that they have never lost to this opponent in their history (8 games).

Italy started well by defeating Albania, but Spain reduced them to a minimum in the second game, so there are many doubts about the future of this team, which has three draws in a row against Croatia, all 1-1. By the way, the Azurra has six games conceding goals. A draw will be enough to advance.

Croatia vs. Italy Betting Pick: Draw

UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3: France vs. Poland

When and Where?

Tuesday, June 25, 12:00 pm ET at the BVB Stadion Dortmund

Moneyline odds:

France 1.327

Poland 10.9

Draw Offs:

5.86

Where can I watch it?

FOX Sports, Star+, and ViX

With the question mark over whether Kylian Mbappé will be used, the French national team has left many doubts about its level in this Euro. So far, they have only scored one goal in 180 minutes and it was an own goal. Against the Netherlands, it was clear that without Mbappé, the powder was wet for this team, which has five matches without defeat. A draw will be enough.

Poland was in good shape for the European Championship but it has been a fiasco, with two defeats and five goals conceded. It looks difficult for Robert Lewandowski’s team to advance to the next round, especially since they have not beaten France since 1982. They must win and wait for results. Despite this, we must applaud the level of their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who is playing an outstanding role.

France vs. Poland Betting Pick: France

UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3: England vs. Slovenia

When and Where?

Tuesday, June 25, 3:00 pm ET at the Cologne Stadium

Moneyline odds:

England 1.408

Slovenia 9.45

Draw Offs:

5

Where can I watch it?

FOX Sports, Star+, and ViX

England is one of the great candidates to win the European Championship, but their level has left much to be desired. Against Serbia, they struggled to win 1-0, and against Denmark, they were held to a 1-1 draw. Coach Gareth Southgate is confused by all the talent he has and the generation of play is proving to be a drawback.Precisely, the manager has been heavily criticized for his improvisations and for leaving Cole Palmer on the bench in both games. With the draw they qualify.

Slovenia has earned two points so far, after drawing 1-1 with Serbia and Denmark, but they are hurting after letting go of the victory against the Balkans by a last-minute goal. This team has eight matches without defeat and has scored in its last 14 games. They need a win to qualify.

England vs. Slovenia Betting Pick: England