Euro 2012 | Betting Blog

The field of 16 teams in Euro 2012 has been cut down to just eight, as the top teams on the continent battle it out in Poland and in Ukraine for the right to win the Euro Cup. Join us once again here at CappersMall, as we look at all eight of the teams left standing and their betting odds to win Euro 2012 at Bookmaker Sportsbook!

The two tournament favorites every step of the way have been Germany (+220) and Spain (+230). It shouldn’t come as all that much of a surprise that both were able to get through their respective groups as the winners, and that means that these two won’t be meeting until the Euro 2012 Final as long as they keep winning. Germany was the only team in the first round of the tournament that was able to take the maximum nine points from its fixtures, and it did so without really having all that much doubt. Spain struggled a tad against Italy and against Croatia, but that 4-0 win against Ireland was the most impressive match that you will see in this tournament.

Mario Lopez has three goals, and he is leading the way in the chase for the Golden Boot of the Euro Cup. He is the only man of the three that have three strikes that is still playing in this tournament, as both Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic and Russia’s Alan Dzagoev have been bounced.

The Netherlands was surprisingly knocked out of this tournament without getting a single point, making it one of the two teams that had a stake to that dubious claim. That really leaves the rest of this field wide open. Portugal (+600) has been in good form of late since losing its first match to Germany in the Group of Death. Cristiano Ronaldo had a miserable start to the tournament, but he has since battled back, scoring two goals against the Dutch to ensure qualification for the second round. The draw for the Portuguese figures to be relatively easy going against the Czech Republic (+4500), a team that did win its final two matches in Group A. However, the Czechs haven’t played against a team with anywhere near this much talent yet in Euro 2012, and the best team that they ran into in Group A, Russia, killed them 4-1.

Italy (+750) and England (+750) are going to be playing each other in the final quarterfinal match of Euro 2012. Both have to believe that they can get the job done and get into the semifinals, but both also know that this is going to be the nerviest fixture that both have had in this tourney to date. The strikers on both sides have been awesome here in Poland and the Ukraine, as Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck, Antonio Cassano, Antonio Di Natale, and Mario Balotelli all have goals to show for their work in the first round. Don’t be surprised if there are fireworks here in the quarters between two teams that have to be thrilled to be here at this juncture.

The problems for France (+1000) and Greece (+5000) are just beginning. The French were embarrassed in their final match in Group D, getting punished by already eliminated Sweden 2-0. Their punishment is a date with Spain, the team that won both the World Cup two years ago and the Euro Cup four years ago, in the quarterfinals. Greece does have the Euro 2004 championship to fall back on, but the team is clearly up against it versus Germany in a match that will take place on Friday evening.

There are just four days’ worth of matches left to be played in the group stages of Euro 2012, and here at CappersMall, we are taking yet another look at the soccer betting lines and how they are panning out thus far in the Ukraine and in Poland for the 14 teams that are still fighting for eight spots in the second round of this tournament.

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In Group A, the team that is in the catbird seat is Russia (+1200). The Russians are a -1000 favorite to advance out of Group A, and for good reason. If the match between Poland (+5000) and the Czech Republic (+7000) ends in a draw, they are going to be into the second round of this tournament as long as they don’t end up losing their fixture by six goals or more. Poland and the Czech Republic both have a relatively easy formula that they have to follow. The Poles are in the second round of this tournament with a win, but they are out with a loss or a draw. The Czech Republic needs a win to advance for sure, and a draw will get the job done unless the Greeks beat the Russian by at least five goals. For Greece (+10000), it is even more crystal clear. A win and the Greeks are into the second round. A loss or a draw, and they are eliminated.

Germany (+250) is still the favorite on the Euro 2012 gambling lines, knowing that they are the only team in the Group of Death that has two victories to show for their work. They aren’t quite in the second round yet, but it would take an act of the God for the Germans to fall out of the tournament. A point or more would lock up Group B for sure, but if by chance and they lose by more than a goal and the Portuguese win. Got all that? Denmark (+6000) has to be feeling good about itself right now. A win and the Danes are into the second round of this tournament in shocking fashion. A draw won’t be good enough unless the Portuguese don’t lose. The Danes are out of the fold if they lose to the Germans. It is amazing that the Netherlands (+3500) is still around in this tournament in spite of the fact that it doesn’t have a point to show for its work here in Poland and Ukraine yet. If they win by at least two goals and Denmark drops to Germany, the Dutch are through with just three points from the Group of Death. Portugal (+1500) figures to have the easiest of the three roads to get into the second round. The Portuguese need one of a few things to happen. If Denmark loses and Portugal is beaten by a one-goal margin, it will get into the second round. Or, Portugal can get a draw and have Denmark either draw or lose. Or, Portugal can win. However, if the Portuguese do end up winning, they will still be out of the tournament if Denmark beats Germany by a one-goal margin of 3-2 or greater.

Group C is a heck of a lot more cut and dry. Spain (+250) knows that it should have no trouble getting through to the second round, while the team that it will be playing again, Croatia (+3000) should be okay as well. A 2-2 draw (or any higher scoring draw) would put both teams into the knockout round of this tournament for sure, a problem that is all too familiar for Italy (+1200). The Italians were knocked out of this tournament four years ago when they fell victim to this exact same situation. The good news though, is that they draw the Republic of Ireland in the third match of Group C, one of the two teams that have been eliminated from this tournament to date. Italy will get into the knockout rounds with a win. Still, as long as Spain and Croatia do what is figured of them, ending in a 2-2 draw, it won’t matter if Italy wins by 20 goals. It will still be sent packing.

It is basically all said and done that Group D’s representatives are going to be England (+1200) and France (+750). Sure, if the Ukraine (+5000) beats the Three Lions on Tuesday, it will be into the knockout rounds, but anything less, and it will be England and France in some order. England will have back Wayne Rooney for the fixture against the host nation, and it was clear on Friday that Ukraine just doesn’t have the horses to be able to play with the best in the world. Sweden is the other team that has been knocked out of this field, and it can only play spoiler against Les Bleus, who need just a point to ensure that they are going to get into the second round of this tournament.

The Euro 2012 betting lines are all set to rock and roll at 5Dimes Sportsbook, as 16 of the best teams in Europe are set to duke it out for the right to be called the best on the continent. Check out the soccer betting futures for this illustrious tournament, which is set to get started on June 8^th!

The team that is favored to win Euro 2012 this year is Spain (+240). The Spaniards won Euro 2008, and they did so in relatively dominating fashion after a mishap in the opening match. That being said, they are the best team in the world right now and clearly have some of the best strikers that the game has to offer. We have already seen the likes of Fernando Torres and David Silva take over at both the Euros and at the World Cup, and the team also has Juan Mata and Roberto Soldado that can take over as well as goal scorers. This is a team that is just stacked, and the schedule for Group C really isn’t all that bad.

Germany (+300) is the second favorite on the Euro 2012 odds, and it is sure to be a team to be reckoned with as well. The Germans have had all sorts of success at the international level, and there is a great reason for it. Mario Gomez and Miroslav Klose are two of the most prolific goal scorers in the world, and Tomas Mueller, Lukas Podolski, and the likes are all heroes to watch out for as well. The trick for Germany? Getting out of Group B, the de facto “Group of Death,” where both Portugal and Holland are waiting to cause havoc.

The other issue that the Germans could have is facing the hosts of this tournament in the first knockout round. Thanks to a weak group, Poland (+4000) could be a team to watch out for. It is going to take a remarkable individual effort from Robert Lewandowski to get the Poles over the top in Group A, but the truth of the matter is that this is a group that is there for the taking. The hosts of the tourney could turn out to be quite dangerous, especially if a team like Germany or Holland turns out to look past the White Eagles in the quarterfinals.

But of course, out of Group D, the team that is going to be the main focus is England (+1200). The Three Lions have disappointed in every step of the way in the international play of late, failing to qualify for Euro 2008, getting knocked out of Euro 2004 prematurely in the knockout rounds and crashing out of the World Cup both in 2006 and 2010. Wayne Rooney is suspended for the first two games for Britain, and that could be problematic in Group D, which has the potential to be open if the English and French both take a point from their matchup.

We have seen all sorts of upsets in European Cup competitions before, and that included in Euro 2008 when Russia (+2000) made it all the way to the semifinals, taking down Holland in the quarters in what turned out to be one of the best matches of the tourney. This team isn’t a lock by any means to get out of Group A, though it is the favorite in the group. Still, with Andray Arshavin leading the way for a team that loves to attack, the Russians could be dangerous. Remember that this is the last time that Dick Advocaat is going to be coaching Team Russia in competitive play, as he is stepping down after this tournament, and his squad is going to want to put on another good show for him to go out on.

Complete List of Odds To Win Euro 2012

Spain +240

Germany +300

Netherlands +650

France +1000

England +1200

Italy +1400

Portugal +1800

Russia +2000

Poland +4000

Ukraine +5000

Croatia +5000

Czech Republic +6000

Sweden +6000

Greece +8000

Ireland +8000

Denmark +8000

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