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Euro 2024 Final, Betting Preview, England v Spain

Coming home? ¿Regresando a casa? Alastair Ross is expecting a classic either way.

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England v Spain Betting Preview; Euro 2024 FinalAlastair Ross

Before the semi-finals I tipped Spain to beat England for the trophy at 9/2, which right now is looking a very worthy price. The issue I’ve got is hope. Kobbie Mainoo has answered the question of England’s midfield problem. The switch to a back three has addressed the issues in wide areas and England get fewer chances, but they’re clinical. I’m not as sure on Spain as I was.

For the first time - as far as England are concerned - they’re going to have a team that actually has a go at them. The Dutch tried that for 45 minutes in the semi-final and England threatened to rout them.

Spain won’t sit back. England – given their attacking quality – won’t sit back either. I can see this being one of the classic finals of the modern era. 6/4 on over 2.5 goals with William Hill. 7/2 on over 3.5. It’s odds against 11/10 that both teams score. Again, that looks really tempting. Think about it. Can you see England holding on if they take the lead? Can you see them not getting back into it if they fall behind?

Is there really value on the 8/11 Spain? No. Is there value on Spain in the 90 minutes at 8/5? More so. But this could so easily be a draw at 19/10. Given that England are the masters of the late comeback, the Spain-Halftime Draw-Fulltime at 16/1 with BetVictor is an excellent price play.

And the one thing England do have is an insanely deep squad and a manager who clearly knows how to use it. If this goes to Extra Time, the balance of the scales tip. And if this goes to penalties, all of a sudden we have a new favourite. First choice taker Harry Kane wasn’t even on the pitch when England scored five-out-of-five in the Quarter-final shootout.

If England are to lift this, then 15/2 to win on penalties with bet365 is a good way in.

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