A Guide to EURO 2024 Group F

Group F is the final group to get underway in EURO 2024, beginning with a game between Türkiye and Georgia on the afternoon of June 18th followed by Portugal vs Czechia later that night. 

We have some interesting group stage and knockout betting tips linked to this group, as well as all the information you need to plot your own EURO betting strategies. So, whether you’re reading this before the tournament starts or you’ve already watched a few games and picked up some winning EURO bets, read on for some valuable insights into Group F.

Betting on EURO Group Matches: An Intro for Group F

Group F contains one of the tournament’s top three favourites in the outright betting market, as well as a couple of potential dark horses. Despite this, the market for “Group to Feature Tournament Winner” ranks them as the second outsider. As far as the markets are concerned, Portugal have every chance of winning the tournament for the second time in their history, but the others are destined to be “also-rans”.

The schedule doesn’t favour most teams in this group, either. The winners of Group F are set to face one of the third-place-finishers, but the runners-up will face the winners of Group D. If we use current group stage odds as a guide, that could be the Netherlands, but it could also be France. It’s bad news for them, but it could be good news for the neutral, as it means all teams will be gunning for that top spot, knowing that there could be a huge difference between first and second.

Before we start thinking about betting on EURO knockout rounds, we have to actually establish how this group will end and who will get to play France/Netherlands (or Austria/Poland). So, let’s take a closer look and see if we find some EURO 2024 group stage betting opportunities for you.

Türkiye Betting Guide

In our main EURO 2024 betting guide, we briefly touched upon Türkiye’s qualifying performance, noting that they were excellent throughout and only faltered during the proceeding friendlies. There’s a lot of potential to unwrap here, and we’ve already seen a few EURO football betting tips that list Türkiye as a potential dark horse, one that could run deep against the odds. So, let’s take a closer look at this promising team.

How They Got Here

Türkiye were given a hard qualification group, with Croatia, Wales, Armenia, and Latvia drawn alongside them. Initially, many thought they would be contesting for the second automatic qualifying spot with Wales as Croatia topped the group. But Türkiye defied expectations and won the group by one point.

They lost only one of their games, at home to Croatia, but they won the return fixture and also picked up a win and a draw against Wales. If not for a surprise home draw against Armenia, they would have cruised through that group.

A few months after the end of qualifying, they played two friendlies, travelling first to Hungary and then to Austria. Both of these teams are also in the EURO 2024 Finals, so they served as good tests for Türkiye. Unfortunately, they lost them both, with the Austrian game ending 6-1.

Players to Watch Out For

Altay Bayindir may have been a good candidate for the future number 1 for Türkiye, but after joining Manchester United in September 2023, he has yet to make a single league appearance and that may deter manager Montella from selecting him. Cakir has accumulated more minutes and will no doubt make the final squad. He will also face competition from Gunok of Besiktas.

Soyuncu was considered one of the country’s best defenders a few years ago, and it seemed like future defences would be built around him. But he has struggled since then, making a few appearances for Atletico Madrid before being loaned out to Fenerbahçe. He may still appear, but more attention will be on the young Kabak, as well as Kaplan and Ozkacar.

Calhanoglu is almost guaranteed a place in the final squad and will be one of the first names on the team sheet. He should partner Ozcan in what will be an experienced midfield.

Previous Türkiye teams have relied heavily on Yılmaz, but he has since returned and they will now turn to the likes of Ünal and Yildiz.

Türkiye EURO 2024 Odds

Türkiye are the second favourites for Group F, but their odds to win the group are only slightly shorter than Czechia. It will be close. The odds for them to win the tournament are the 11th shortest overall, with Denmark given a higher chance and Serbia a lower one. As for their opening game, they face group outsiders Georgia and are currently odds-odd to beat them (subject to change, final match odds may differ).

Betting on Türkiye in EURO 2024

If you’re looking at those Türkiye EURO 2024 odds and considering their dark horse potential, it’s worth looking back to their performance in EURO 2020, which was played in 2021 following a delay. Sure, it was three years ago, but that’s not a very long time in international football.

Many punters gave them an outside shot and fancied their chances of running deep. They were drawn in the same group as Italy, Wales, and Switzerland, and with the third-place finishers rule, they were expected to advance. Not only did they finish bottom of the group, but they didn’t pick up a single point and only scored one goal. It was a very disappointing tournament for the Turkish. They will be desperate to avoid a repeat of that performance here.

Georgia Betting Guide

Georgia are playing at their first European Championships. They are experiencing somewhat of a golden era right now, and it’s led by Willy Sagnol, a man who played 58 times for France and around 200 times for Bayern Munich.

How They Got Here

Georgia finished fourth of five in their qualification group, with Spain, Scotland, and Norway all above them, and Cyprus below them. They won passage to the playoffs via their performances in the Nations League. They beat both Luxembourg and Greece in those playoffs and deservedly earned their place at the finals.

Players to Watch Out For

Sagnol has some very exciting players to choose from and we could see the best of them during the tournament.

It all starts with Mamardashvili, a 23-year-old Valencia goalkeeper who broke team records in January 2024 when he made his 60th consecutive appearance. Kvaratskhelia is the main star though. The Napoli winger is a bag of tricks and possesses some incredible speed. He could be their secret weapon, as he is undoubtedly the best that the country has to offer right now and is good enough to be selected for most squads appearing at EURO 2024.

Mikautadze should also feature upfront and can contribute to their goals.

Georgia EURO 2024 Odds

Georgia are the rank outsiders for the tournament and their group, which is no surprise considering how little experience they have at this level. They are a big prize to beat Turkey, too, but not as big as some of the other first-round markets, including Austria to beat France, Albania to beat Italy, and Scotland to beat Germany. It would still be a big shock if it happened, but it will make things very interesting. What’s more, as the outsiders, Georgia will no doubt have a lot of neutral support behind them.

Betting on Georgia in EURO 2024

In addition to appearing at their first tournament, Georgia also have the lowest FIFA World Ranking. They currently sit in 75th, below several teams that failed to qualify, including Finland, Ireland, Norway, and Greece. But they earned their position on merit, and in Greece’s case, they failed to qualify because Georgia beat them.

It’s hard to see how Georgia will make their way out of this group, but stranger things have happened in this sport. Denmark and Greece have both won the tournament when no one expected them to even leave the group, and there have also been multiple times when big favourites have been humbled by minnows and knocked out early. In other words, while Georgia have a tough job, it’s not impossible.

Portugal Betting Guide

Portugal are definitely one of the teams to watch in the EURO 2024 Finals. They have an excellent squad stacked with some of the most talked-about talents in European football. The tournament gives them a chance to get their hands on another major trophy, possibly the last of Ronaldo’s international career.

It also gives all of those promising youngsters a chance to strut their stuff in front of an audience of billions. They already play for major European teams, but many more will be looking at them, turning EURO 2024 into a veritable shop window.

How They Got Here

Portugal won all of their games in 2013, including all 10 EURO 2024 qualifiers. They are the only side at the current tournament to have qualified with a 100% record, and only the eighth in the entire history of the competition.

It was a flawless campaign and it included some massive results, with the highlight being a 9-0 win against Luxembourg (the biggest in their history). Luxembourg aren’t exactly world beaters, but the tiny nation put on a good showing during qualification, finishing just five points off the automatic qualifying spots and ahead of both Iceland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Players to Watch Out For

Portugal can choose from some of the most exciting talents in Europe, as well as experienced household names.

A lot of the attention will be on Cristiano Ronaldo, who was at his best during qualifying. 40 is just around the corner for the Portuguese striker, so this will probably be his final European Championships. He will want to go out on a bang, and he is more than capable of doing that.

Other strikers to look out for include the excellent Joao Felix from Barcelona, Diego Jota of Liverpool, and Goncalo Ramos of PSG. We’re also looking forward to seeing Rafael Leao on the big stage, and we know we’re not alone in that. The rapid and skilful winger currently plies his trade for AC Milan, but there is a lot of interest in him and he could move for big money when the tournament is over.

Bruno Fernandes will be the first pick in midfield and could be joined by his cross-city rival, Nunes, along with Joao Palhinha of Fulham. Renato Sanches has been a sure-fire inclusion in the past, but he has endured a troubled time of late and his form may not warrant inclusion in the final squad. In EURO 2016, an 18-year-old Sanches won the Young Player of the Tournament award and was one of the hottest properties in world football. But he struggled to meet his potential, and after moving around a bit—including a brief stint on loan to Swansea—he hasn’t been able to find any consistency.

Defensively, Portugal can turn to some excellent players, including Cancelo of Barcelona, Dias of Manchester City, Dalot of Manchester United, and Guerreiro of Bayern Munich.

Portugal EURO 2024 Odds

Unsurprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest scorer during qualifying, bagging a total of 10 goals. Man Utd’s Fernandes wasn’t too far behind with six, but it’s Ronaldo’s name that you’ll find near the top of the Top Goalscorer market. He is the third favourite at the time of writing, which is impressive considering he’s 39 years old.

Portugal are currently the joint-third favourites for the entire competition, a very short price, but one that doesn’t come as a surprise considering how efficient they have been. They are also a very short price to beat Czechia in their opening game (subject to change, final match odds may differ).

Betting on Portugal in EURO 2024

Portugal won the European Championships in 2016, but they had a very slow start. They finished third in their group and only qualified by virtue of the third-place-finishers rule. In the end, it didn’t matter how they advanced as they were excellent in the knockout rounds, but it shows the resilience and experience of this nation.

The 2024 Portugal side is very different from the one that lifted the trophy in 2016. Ronaldo is still there, though, and with support from many of the world’s best young players, you could argue that they have an even better chance. The question is, will they start just as slowly and give chances to their group opponents, or will they breeze through the group stage like they did in qualifying?

Czechia Betting Guide

Czechia don’t have a great World Cup record and have only appeared once since they became the Czech Republic/Czechia in 1993. Their record in the European Championships is much better, though. They have always posed a serious threat. They finished as runners-up in 1996, made the semi-finals in 2004, and reached the quarter-finals in both 2012 and 2020.

They arguably had a better team in the early 2000s than they do now—it was the era of Cech, Smicer, Koller, Nedved, Rosicky, Poborsky, and Baros, after all—but they still have a good squad and will be setting their sights on the knockout stages.

How They Got Here

Czechia qualified ahead of Poland and behind Albania. They actually finished on the same points as Albania but were resigned to a second-place finish due to their head-to-head results (considering Albania were then drawn into the tournament’s “Group of Death”, Czechia might be thankful for that slice of misfortune).

Their only loss in that campaign was a 3-0 defeat in Albania, and they kicked off their preparation with a couple of March victories, first against Norway and then against Armenia

Players to Watch Out For

Kovar of Leverkusen and Stanek of Slavia Prague will likely be the two main contenders for Czechia’s number 1 jersey. Stanek has been a regular starter while Kovar has been resigned to the second-string, and that should be enough to given Stanek the edge.

Coufal is a name that Premier League fans will recognise, but the West Ham defender wasn’t selected for the March 2024 friendlies and may not appear in the finals. He breached team rules in 2023, which may have sealed his fate.

They have other options, though, including Holes and Vicek, both from Slavia Prague. Soucek, another West Ham man, should be included in midfield and will likely begin the tournament as Czechia’s most-capped player. Slavia Prague will also contribute some players to the middle of the park, with Masopust, Provod, and Sadilek all in with a great chance of being selected for the final squad.

Chytil is one of the most promising young players in the Czechia team right now and should get a call-up. Another Slavia Prague contribution, he has been hitting one goal in every other game domestically and has four goals in six games for the national team. Other options in the forward line include Jurasek and Sulc, as well as the excellent Schick, who has bags of experience and ability.

Czechia EURO 2024 Odds

Czechia haven’t been given much of a chance in the tournament outright betting. They have bigger odds than both Scotland and Ukraine, even though the former are the rank outsiders to win their group. They are the third favourites to win Group F, and their shortest-priced player in the Top Goalscorer market is Patrik Schick.

As noted above, Patrik Schick is likely to play a major role upfront for his country. He has scored over 40 goals for Bayer Leverkusen and has also netted 18 times for Czechia going into this tournament./p>

Schick was in fine form during Euro 2020. He netted twice in Czechia’s opening game back then, with the first becoming the longest-ever recorded goal at the championships and the second being voted as the Goal of the Tournament. He finished that tournament with five goals and became the joint Top Goalscorer with Ronaldo, so he has some previous here.

Betting on Czechia in EURO 2024

If you’re betting on EURO 2024, you may find some good value in Czechia. Their matches should be close, and they have every chance of progressing to the Round of 16. As noted above, they have recent precedent when it comes to top goalscorers. This is a team that you don’t want to overlook and one that their opponents shouldn’t underestimate.

Group F Group Stage Odds

If you’re betting on EURO 2024, you’ve no doubt looked closely at Portugal. They look fantastic on paper, but they have also shown that they can put up big performances on the pitch. They have a great blend of youth and experience, and if they continue their form from the qualifiers, we should be seeing them in the latter stages of the knockout rounds. Anything can happen though, and even the best teams can slip up.

All good football tournament betting strategies also make room for a dark horse or two, and in Türkiye and Czechia, Group F has two teams that have been given this moniker several times in the past.

Whether we’re talking about EURO 2024 final betting markets, deep-run dark horses, or top goal scorers and top players, this group could play a big part in proceedings.

Whatever happens, we’ll be guaranteed some close contests, big performances, and standout moments of brilliance from the world’s best.

Summary: The Best Odds When Betting on EURO Group Matches

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Index: The Euro 2024 Betting Guide

1. EURO 2024 Betting Guide
2. The Stages of EURO 2024 Explained
3. EURO 2024: Strategies and Tips
4. The Groups: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E and Group F
5. EURO 2024 Betting Guide: Round of 16
6. EURO 2024 Betting Guide: Quarter-Finals
7. EURO 2024 Betting Guide: Semi-Finals