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The Euro 2024 qualifying round kicks off this weekend as 20 teams look to pick up the automatic qualification slots to join the hosts, Germany.
The last international break for the season will see different continents engage in competitive games this week. The Euros is the biggest international tournament that will be held in 2024, and the qualifiers will kick off this week.
The Euros qualifiers will be held from March 2023 to March 2024, with 23 spots up for grabs for the showdown in Germany next summer. 20 of those spots will be decided by November, with the remaining three decided through playoffs.
As the Euro 2024 qualifiers kick off on Thursday, we have looked at each group alongside a 410-odds group winners accumulator. You can back this accumulator on Bet9ja with the code 3N3DC2R.
Prediction for Euro 2024 qualifiers groups winner
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Group A: Cyprus, Georgia, Norway, Scotland, Spain
Winner: Norway
Spain and Norway are the top two teams in the group, and we expect them to occupy the top two spots. However, we expect an upset for the top spot in the group, and we have tipped Norway to pip Spain here.
The Norwegians are more dangerous in attack with the ruthless Erling Haaland, supported by a brilliant creator in Martin Odegaard.
Spain are not as good as they used to be, while this campaign could be the breakthrough for Norway given how well their top players are playing at the moment.
Group B: France, Gibraltar, Greece, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland
Winner: France
The group opens with a clash of the heavyweights as the Netherlands take a trip to Paris to face France.
It will be difficult to see any surprises in this group for the top two spots, with France and the Netherlands expected to occupy these spots.
However, France should finish first, as they have mastered the art of getting results in recent years.
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Group C: England, Italy, Malta, North Macedonia, Ukraine
Winner: England
After failing to make it to the 2022 World Cup as a result of the shock defeat to North Macedonia, Italy will look to avoid another defeat against the Macedonians.
However, the real threat will be England, who have a bunch of great talents and top squad depth. The English lost to France in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup and will now look to take another shot at winning a major tournament with the current group.
We expect England to occupy the top position in this group, as they have better squad depth and a more talented group.
Group D: Armenia, Croatia, Latvia, Turkey, Wales
Winner: Croatia
There is a likelihood for a three-horse race in this group, with Croatia, Wales, and Turkey all expected to fight for the two automatic spots.
Croatia finished in third place at the 2022 World Cup, and their aging group does not look like they are ready to stop anytime soon.
Wales will begin life without Gareth Bale, while Turkey will look to replicate their form during the qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup.
Group E: Albania, Czech Republic, Faroe Islands, Moldova, Poland
Winner: Poland
Poland will aim for a fifth consecutive Euro, and we expect them to comfortably be at the top of this group. Poland have won 23 of their last 31 qualifying games, and they have a great home record.
Albania and the Czech Republic will battle it out for the second spot in the group, but it is too close to call who edges it.
Group F: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Estonia, Sweden
Winner: Belgium
Belgium have replaced Roberto Martinez with Domenico Tedesco, and the latter will look to get one more shot at glory from the aging golden generation.
The Belgians have breezed past qualifying rounds in recent years and are expected to continue the trend in what is a relatively comfortable group for them.
Sweden have called up 41-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but are expected to battle for the second spot with Austria.
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Group G: Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Montenegro, Serbia
Winner: Serbia
Serbia pipped Portugal to the top spot as they qualified for the 2022 World Cup. However, we expect the gifted Hungarian side to give them a fight for the top spot.
Serbia have great options in attack, with Aleksandar Mitrović and Dušan Vlahović leading the charge, while their midfield and defense are also solid.
Group H: Denmark, Finland, Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland, San Marino, Slovenia
Winner: Denmark
Denmark was tipped as one of the dark horses for the 2022 World Cup, but they could not get past the group stage. However, they remain one of the teams to fear in Europe as they are tactically solid.
The Danes will prove too strong for the teams in their group and should claim top spot with relative ease.
Group I: Andorra, Belarus, Israel, Kosovo, Romania, Switzerland
Winner: Switzerland
Switzerland claimed the top spot in their 2022 World Cup qualifying group, as they pipped Italy. The Swiss went on to have a decent showing at the tournament, reaching the round of 16.
They had a strong showing at the last Euros and have kept their solid base over time. They should topple this group with relative ease, while we expect Israel to claim the second spot.
Group J: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Portugal
Winner: Portugal
Portugal employed Roberto Martinez after sacking long-term manager Fernando Santos. The Portuguese lost to Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup but made light work of Uruguay after an opening-game win over Ghana.
With the current talented bunch, we expect the Euro 2024 qualifying series to be a walk in the park for them.
The second spot should be keenly contested between Bosnia, Iceland, and Slovakia.
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