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Euro 2016 has proven to be a tournament for the underdog thus far, and numerous dark horses will make their last dashes for the knockout stages as Group C and Group D come to a close on Tuesday.
Group C leaders Germany face Northern Ireland in Paris and risk finishing as low as third in the pool if they fail to get a result, while Poland are also in with a chance of clinching first place when they clash against Ukraine.
Germany lead Group C by one point.
In Group D, Spain are looking to cap off their first round with a third win out of three when they take on contenders Croatia, but the Czech Republic can still hope to take second place if they defeat Turkey.
Germany and Spain were each seen as major title favourites coming into the competition, and both teams still sit among the Euro 2016 front-runners despite showing some signs of stumbling.
Wales made a massive jump in the tournament odds after topping Group B with a 3-0 win over Russia on Monday, but England haven"t moved despite drawing 0-0 against Slovakia to finish second in the pool.
We provide the latest look at the title odds for this summer"s European Championships following Monday"s results, complete with a look to Tuesday"s schedule, preview and score predictions for the fixtures to come.
Euro 2016 Updated Title Odds Spain 10-3 France 7-2 Germany 9-2 England 10-1 Italy 11-1 Belgium 12-1 Portugal 20-1 Croatia 22-1 Poland 33-1 Wales 40-1 Switzerland 80-1 Slovakia 125-1 Austria 125-1 Hungary 150-1 Czech Republic 150-1 Iceland 200-1 Sweden 250-1 Northern Ireland 300-1 Republic of Ireland 500-1 Albania 500-1 Turkey 500-1Oddschecker (As of June 20 at 10 p.m. BST)
Euro 2016: Tuesday"s Group Fixture Schedule, Odds 5 p.m. BST/12 p.m. ET Northern Ireland 1-2 Germany Northern Ireland 14-1, Draw 5-1, Germany 3-10 5 p.m. BST/12 p.m. ET Ukraine 1-2 Poland Ukraine 10-3, Draw 5-2, Poland 21-20 8 p.m. BST/3 p.m. ET Croatia 1-3 Spain Croatia 4-1, Draw 11-5, Spain 21-20 8 p.m. BST/3 p.m. ET Czech Republic 2-2 Turkey Czech Republic 6-4, Draw 45-17, Turkey 25-12Odds Shark and Oddschecker
Spain Out to Make Statement Against CroatiaSpain didn"t give their fans any boost in confidence after it took them 87 minutes to net a 1-0 winner in their opening match of Euro 2016 against Czech Republic, but a win is a win, and they"ve only provided signs of improvement since.
In contrast, their 3-0 demolition of Turkey was more like one would expect from a defending European champion, andThe Last Word"s Matt Cooper has picked out midfield maestro Andres Iniesta as Spain"s star:
There was an unsettling vibe in the Spanish camp this week, however, after Pedro claimed he was unhappy with a substitute role in the squad. That being said, the winger has since apologised for his comments when he addressed the media on Monday:
I apologise if I offended someone with my comments. I am delighted to be here with Spain. It is a dream to be at the Euros. I have clarified things with my team-mates and they understood what I meant. I have spoken with Del Bosque and with my team-mates. They all understand me. I am very grateful to have their confidence.
It is clear that I would like to play more, just like everyone would like to play.But I can only repeat that I am delighted to be here. I have explained everything to the coach and to the rest of the team. I apologise if I caused problems.
Manager Vicente del Bosque undoubtedly won"t have taken kindly to the slightest notion there was unrest among his team, and it certainly didn"t appear to be the case in their recent stomping of Turkey.
Current Group D runners-up Croatia will be no pushovers in their final first-round encounter, but if they can build again and show form befitting their status, a third successive European title could be on the cards.
Prediction: Croatia 1-3 Spain
World Champs Germany Under Unfamiliar PressureGermany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is yet to concede a goal at Euro 2016.
With just one point separating first from third in Group C, leaders Germany have a bigger test ahead of them than they might have predicted when they lace up against Northern Ireland.
Manager Michael O"Neill"s side can still top the pool if they somehow topple the world champions at Parc des Princes, and centre-back Mats Hummels has even been captured by their run, per Goal"s Niklas Konig:
Northern Ireland sit in third and are hoping Ukraine can defeat Poland to help them finish as high as possible on Tuesday, and theTimes" Tony Barrett provided quotes from O"Neill, who revealed he"s had some insider help on the matter:
Die Mannschaft, of course, dropped to a 1-0 defeat to Martin O"Neill"s Republic of Ireland back in October, and namesake Michael is hoping he can replicate that feat with his side seven months down the line.
However, after Northern Ireland"s impressive 2-0 defeat of Ukraine on Thursday, Germany are all the more aware of their threat, and manager Joachim Low will assuredly have his side better prepared for their final group test.
Prediction: Northern Ireland 1-2 Germany
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2647384-euro-2016-bracket-latest-title-odds-predictions-before-tuesday-group-fixtures
