Euro 2024: Predicting Every Round of 16 Match, France Over Belgium, Austria Over Turkey

• Euro 2024 enters the Round of 16, where teams will discover their fate at the tournament, starting on Saturday, June 29
• Pre-tournament favourites France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal are all on the same side of the bracket for the last 16 round
• Austria, Georgia, and Romania are expected to battle the top teams and perhaps cause a few upsets in the Round of 16 stage

The group stage of the 2024 European Championship is done and dusted, and what a treat it was!

Surprisingly, the big boys made it through without being impressive, while the likes of Austria and Georgia went toe to toe with the best.

The last 16, which kicks off on Saturday, June 29, promises to deliver drama and entertainment as teams fight for survival.

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France, Spain, Portugal, and Germany are on the same side of the bracket, meaning only one of these four favourites will be in the final.

England, another favourite to win Euro 2024, is on the other side of the bracket, including defending champions Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria.

Spain and Germany are perhaps the only teams that have impressed. They will face off in the quarter-finals if they win their Round of 16 matches.

Euro 2024 Round of 16 predictions

Germany vs Denmark

The hosts are looking to rebuild their reputation, which was damaged in the last few tournaments. Germany were brilliant in the group stage and went through without any fuss. Denmark have not won any matches at the tournament so far. They drew all their group games and scored two goals. The host nation's free-flowing attack will be too much for the Danes. Prediction: Germany 2-0 Denmark.

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Switzerland vs Italy

The Swiss comfortably navigated the group stage with a win and two 1-1 draws. They eliminated France in 2020, and they are still capable of matching the big boys. Meanwhile, Italy needed a late goal to reach the last 16. The defending champions have been far from impressive but have more quality than Switzerland. Therefore, the Azzurri should narrowly edge Switzerland. Prediction: Switzerland 0-1 Italy.

Spain vs Georgia

Spain arrived at this tournament as outside favourites but are now the top contenders for the title. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams tormented teams in the group stage, and will be a problem against Georgia. The Georgians surprised many with their performances, which included a historic win over Portugal. They are a highly technical team, but Spain have shown how dangerous they can be. Prediction: Spain 2-0 Georgia.

England vs Slovakia

England have been poor at Euro 2024 despite having one of the best squads at the tournament. Their performances have attracted strong criticism, but despite that, they are an experienced team. Slovakia beat Belgium in the group stage, meaning they can beat the top teams. However, the Three Lions are battled-hardened and should go through easily. Prediction: England 1-0 Slovakia.

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Portugal vs Slovenia

The Euro 2016 champions have not played like contenders in their first three matches. They have world-class talent all over the pitch but are yet to dominate. Slovenia has been decent but faces an uphill task against Cristiano Ronaldo's team, who should comfortably go through. Prediction: Portugal 2-0 Slovenia.

France vs Belgium

These two giants have not reached the level many expect them to. Les Bleus had to work for their win against Austria in their opening match, and after Kylian Mbappe's injury, they struggled to beat the Netherlands. Belgium were unlucky in the first game but their performances haven't been great. France defeated them in the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup, and their experience should help them get through. Predictions: France 1-0 Belgium.

Romania vs the Netherlands

Romania won a group where every team finished with four points, per ESPN. Their defensive approach has worked, but a dangerous Dutch team will test them. Ronald Koeman's team are also vulnerable, as we saw against Austria. This is a more difficult game for the 1988 champions than it looks. They have more talent but will need to work for their win. Prediction: Romania 0-1 the Netherlands.

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Austria vs Turkey

Ralf Rangnick's Austria are a problem. Their high-octane style unsettled France in the first game and defeated the Dutch to finish top of their group. Turkey looked like dark horses in the group stage but their match against Portugal showed they still have a way to go. Austria is a well-oiled machine that should beat Turkey. Prediction: Austria 2-1 Turkey.

Best players at Euro 2024 group stage

Sports Brief also previously listed the top 5 players from Euro's group stages after teams going to the knockouts were confirmed.

France's N'Golo Kante, Germany's Jamal Musiala, and Georgia's Giorgi Mamardashvili have been the standout players thus far.