The Euro 2024 knockout stage kicks off this Saturday as tournament hosts Germany and Denmark go head-to-head at 2:00 pm, while Switzerland will take on the defending champions Italy in the first game of the day.

Event # 1 — Euro 2024 — Switzerland vs Italy — 11:00AM

Switzerland were on the verge of shocking hosts Germany to win the group in their final group match but conceded a stoppage time equaliser to eventually finish second behind them. The Swiss team began their Euro campaign with an impressive 3-1 win over Ukraine, followed by consecutive 1-1 draws against Scotland and then Germany. If the trend of them drawing matches continues in this upcoming game, it would lead to extra time and potentially penalties. Indeed, the Swiss will be aiming to make it out of the round of 16 for the first time in over a decade, having been knocked out at this stage in the last two editions. They last met the Italians in Euro 2020 and were beaten 3-0 back then.

Defending champions Italy narrowly secured their place in the round of 16 with a 98th-minute equaliser against Croatia, extending their impressive run of form to just one loss in their last nine overall matches (five wins and three draws). Despite not being overly impressive in the tournament so far, Italy has a history of producing solid performances in the knockout stages, reaching the round of 16 since 2016 without being eliminated. With that said, once the Italians reach this stage of the competition, their matches are most often close affairs, requiring extra time, so fans can expect another keenly contested match. However, Switzerland could surprise the Italians as they reached the quarter-finals of the last Euros in 2021, in which they only lost to Spain on penalties. Before that, they knocked out then World Champions France, so they seem to be able to lift their game for the big matches.

Key Stats

• Switzerland — The Swiss team have drawn their last two matches at these Euros.

• Italy — Italy were held to a 1-1 draw in their last game.

• Both sides — the last two meetings between both these sides have seen less than 2.5 goals being scored.

The betting Tip. Switzerland win or draw.

Event # 2 Euro 2024 — Germany vs Denmark — 2:00PM

Germany scored a stoppage time equaliser in their last group match against Switzerland to earn a draw and top the group while securing their spot in the round of 16. The result extended Germany’s unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions. The tournament hosts, Germany, began their campaign in impressive fashion, hammering Scotland 5-1, followed that by beating Hungary, then drawing their final group game against Switzerland. With that said, Germany has been potent in attack and could treat their fans to a goal fest if the attackers get it right on Saturday, but this will not be a cake walk for them, as the Danes have a very rigid defence and they will be aiming to shut out the host nation.

Denmark, on the other hand, have been very solid defensively so far in the Euro 2024 campaign and have proven to be one of the toughest teams to break down throughout the group stage, drawing all three games they have played. Following two draws in their first two matches, Denmark entered the match against Serbia with a clear objective — secure a point and advance to the round of 16 — and they duly obliged. Despite Denmark’s lack of goals so far in the Euros, their tactical discipline is clear to see, they try to dictate and maintain possession in their defensive half, then hit teams on the counter. However, for them to progress to the quarter-finals and beyond in the competition, Denmark must address their finishing issues, having scored just two goals so far. Indeed, the Danes inefficiency in front of goal could prove costly against stronger teams and against the in-form Germans for whom chances may be fewer and far between. This might bring their participation in the Euros to an end.

Key Stats

• Germany – Germany are unbeaten in their last seven matches and have won two and drawn one of their 3 matches played in Euro 2024 so far.

• Denmark — Denmark are yet to win a game at Euro 2024, with all three of their matches ending in draws.

• Both sides — The last meeting between both sides came in June 2021 and ended in a 1-1 stalemate, each side have 1 win and the other 3 matches all ending in draws in their last five meetings.

The betting tip. Germany win.

JUSTBET ODDS — Switzerland vs Italy

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Prediction Odds on Prediction Odds Calculation

SWITZERLAND TO WIN $3.14 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $3,140

ITALY TO WIN $2.45 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $2,450

MATCH TO DRAW $2.90 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $2,900

Odds on the Home Team (Swiss) winning the game 2-0 at full time $15.00 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $15,000

Odds on the Away Team (Italy) winning the game 0-1 at full time $6.00 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $6,000

Odds on the game drawing 0-0 at full time $6.33 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $6,330.

JUSTBET ODDS – Germany vs Denmark

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Prediction Odds on Prediction Odds Calculation

GERMANY TO WIN $1.60 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $1,600

DENMARK TO WIN $5.33 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $5,330

MATCH TO DRAW $3.75 which means a $1,000 bet would pay $3,750

Odds on the Home Team (Germany) winning the game 2-1 at full time $8.50 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $8,500

Odds on the Away Team (Denmark) winning the game 0-1 at full time $13.00 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $13,000

Odds on the game drawing 1-1 at full time $7.00 which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $7,000.