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Denmark battles England in the 2nd matchday of Euro 2024 from Deutsche Bank Park Thursday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Denmark vs. England odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.
Denmark opened up its Group C play with a 1-1 draw against Slovenia Sunday, ending with 5 more shots, 2 more shots on frame and 68% of the possession. Denmark came into Euro 2024 having won 3 of 4 friendlies in 2024; however, it drew 0-0 in its lone matchup against a top-20 nation (Switzerland). Denmark sits 21st in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking.
England sits 4th and will have a world-class team taking the pitch. Although not as impressive as expected, it did beat Serbia 1-0 in its first match, ending with just 3 shots on frame and 5 shots in total, allowing 6 shots. England ended with 54% possession. It had also played 4 friendlies prior to the tournament and was 1-1-2 (2 losses) in those. It was 0-1-1 against top-25 sides, which Denmark is here.
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Denmark vs. England odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:54 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Denmark +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | England -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +126 | U: -154)
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Denmark vs. England picks and predictions
Prediction
England 2, Denmark 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET ENGLAND (-145).
England’s national team is littered with top-tier talent from numerous world-class clubs. While it didn’t put it on Serbia as most had hoped, it did come out on top, unlike Denmark. Denmark drew Slovenia and dominated possession, which is concerning. It hasn’t played a top-5 nation since losing to France in the World Cup knockout stage in 2022.
England’s depth of talent, with arguably the world’s best goal-scoring F in Harry Kane and rising-star MF in Jude Bellingham, should help it come out on top, and as it continues to gain experience with the group, it should continue to see results. It won 3 of its last 4 Euro qualifiers.
At these odds, take ENGLAND (-145).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+126).
England notched 1 goal Sunday but had scored 2 or more in 2 of its 3 games leading up to Euro 2024. The finishing skillset in its attack is there, led by Bayern Munich star Kane, who tallied 36 goals in 32 club games.
While England’s defense did hold Serbia scoreless, it did allow a goal in 3 of 4 friendlies leading up to the tournament, and Denmark, behind Man United F Rasmus Højlund, also has the finishing to break through England’s defense. Denmark has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 games.
For the value on it, take OVER 2.5 (+126).
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