CzechEuroThe second round of matches in European Championship Group D take place on Friday and first up Croatia take on the Czech Republic in Glasgow

 

 

 

Group D Betting Update

 

The opening round of matches in this group saw England beat Croatia 1-0 and Czech Republic beat Scotland 2-0. In terms of the betting to top this group England the favourites at around 1 / 10 with Czech Rep 5/1, Croatia are trading at around 19/1 and Scotland are 40/1

 

To qualify for the knockout rounds, either in the top 2 or as a best third place finisher Croatia are 3 / 10 and Scotland are 5/1.

 

Croatia

 

Croatia's opening game came against England at Wembley on Sunday and they lost 1-0. England hit the post early on and after a goalless first half found the winner on 57 minutes. Possession was pretty even but Croatia registered just 2 attempts on target, both sides were awarded just 1 corner but overall England were worthy winners.

 

That leaves Croatia tasked with bouncing back here ahead of their final group match with Scotland and they have not been the most free scoring of sides in recent times.

 

In the outright betting to win the tournament Croatia are trading at around 50/1

 

Czech Republic

 

Czech Republic remain in Glasgow, scene of a 2-0 win over Scotland in their opening game on Monday of this week. The betting for that game suggested it could go either way but a goal in each half from Patrik Schick earned the Czech's 3 valuable points. Schick's second goal was an absolute worldy and although the Scots gave them some anxious moments and edged possession, the quality of Schick's finishing made the difference.

 

Czech Republic had finished as runners up to England in their qualification group and after this they will face off again at Wembley. Avoiding defeat here would likely see them through and set up that game as a decider when it comes to topping the group.

 

In the outright betting to win the tournament Czech Republic can be backed at around 80/1

 

 

The Betting

 

Croatia are trading at around 11/10 to win the game with the draw at 9/4 and Czech Republic can be backed at around 26/10

 

A game of 3 goals or more is priced at 12/10 and it's 19/20 for both teams to score.

 

Note, odds are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change

 

The Verdict:

 

Croatia struggled to get going against England and on that evidence I wouldn't be rushing to back them at this price. I've no firm opinion on the goals markets and will settle for a small play on the game to end all square, an outcome I imagine the Czech's will be more than happy with.

 

Bets: Match result draw at 23/10

 

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Note, odds are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change

 

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