All EURO 2024 matches from 17 June
Briefly about the upcoming matches of Euro 2024, which will be held on the 17th of June. Which national teams and which groups will meet on this day, as well as possible odds from 888STARZ.
15:00 Romania — Ukraine (Group E)
The match between Romania and Ukraine at EURO 2024 promises to be extremely exciting. The game between the national teams will take place in Germany, at the famous Allianz Arena in Munich.
Converting the bookmaker 888STARZ odds for the match between Romania and Ukraine at Euro 2024 into probabilities, it turns out that the odds for the Ukrainian team to win are 2.054, for a draw — 3.55, and for Romania to win — 4.045. Due to Ukraine's high position in the FIFA rankings and their status among the favourites for EU 2024, bookmakers suggest that Ukraine will have the edge in their opening game of the tournament.
Thanks to their successful performances in the qualifying stages, where Ukraine managed to beat strong teams, particularly North Macedonia, and finish third in their group, they are considered slight favourites for the upcoming match. Having said that, the odds for a draw are also worth considering, as betting on an even score can be good. Especially considering that both teams may be looking to conserve their energy and resources in the first match of the tournament.
Due to the presence of players in the Ukraine squad who play in top European clubs, a high level of individual skill and experience is ensured. The history of meetings between the football teams of Romania and Ukraine testifies to the intense struggle and unpredictable results. They have competed both in friendly matches and in the qualifying stages of major tournaments, demonstrating different levels of skill and strategic play. Here are some of the previous encounters:
- 29 May 2016: a friendly match in Italy, ended in a 4-3 victory for Ukraine.
- 26 May 2004: a friendly match in Bucharest, ended in a 1-0 win for Ukraine.
- 12 and 10 October 1997: during qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the teams played two matches, one of which ended in a 1-1 draw in Bucharest and the other in a 3-1 victory for Romania in Kiev.
This history of confrontations may indicate potential trends and strategies for the teams in the upcoming match. In particular, given Ukraine's recent successes and their ability to play effectively at critical moments, it can be assumed that Ukraine will be considered favourites in this duel.
18:00 Belgium — Slovakia (Group E)
Football fans gather at Deutsche Bank Park to witness a clash of the titans as Belgium (FIFA's number two), kick off their European campaign against Slovakia.
Belgium's star attacking trio, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois, promise an entertaining game, aiming for a victory already in the first leg.
The Slovakian national team, who snatched a ticket to the Euros via the play-offs, are not going to give up without a fight either. Their motivated players are ready to challenge the favourites and fight for the coveted tournament points. On the whole, we are expecting a fierce confrontation, where the Belgians' ball mastery will be countered by the Slovaks' resilience and dedication.
According to 888STARZ odds, Belgium is the favourite to win the upcoming match between Belgium and Slovakia. Its chances of winning are estimated at 1.521 odds, while Slovakia's chances of winning are estimated at 6.93. The draw is estimated at odds of 4.675.
Here are a few factors that can influence the outcome of the match:
- Motivation: The Belgian national team will be looking for a win to improve their chances of getting out of the group. The Slovakian team will also be determined to fight, as they don't want to lose in their debut match at the 2024 World Cup.
- Match History: Belgium have won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Slovakia.
- Current form: Belgium have not lost in their last 10 matches, while Slovakia have won only 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Composition: The Belgian national team has many star players as we mentioned above. Slovakia's national team also has talented players such as Marek Gamšík, Peter Štefánik and Ondrej Duda.
21:00 Austria — France (Group D)
The Austrian national team will face France on 17 June 2024 in the group stage of the 2024 European Football Championship. The match will take place in Düsseldorf — scheduled time is 22:00. This will be the first meeting of these teams within the EURO.
According to 888STARZ odds, the favourite for the upcoming match between the teams is the French national team. Its chances of winning are estimated at 1.593 odds, while Austria's chances of winning are 6.01. A draw is estimated at 4.52 odds.
Here are a few more factors that could influence the outcome of the match:
- Motivation: Team France will be looking for a win to assert themselves as the group leader.
- Match History: France have won 6 of the last 8 meetings with Austria.
- Current form: France have not lost in their last 8 matches, while Austria have won only 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Squad: France has many star players in the national team, which we have mentioned earlier. But Austria also has talented players like David Alaba, Marko Arnautovic and Christian Stiegler.
