Euro 2024 favorites England officially begin their tournament by opening their Group C slate with a match against 33rd-ranked Serbia on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen.
The Three Lions have never won a European Championship, but are considered the team most likely to emerge victorious in this summer’s edition, given the sheer star power in the squad.
Still, there are some concerns about some holes in the England squad, thanks in part to injuries, especially in the defensive line. It will be up to Gareth Southgate to live up to the high expectations of his fans and the pre-tournament betting market.
They will face Serbia, who qualified second behind Hungary in a weak group that included Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria. A 3-0 friendly win over Sweden before the Euros will give them hope, but before that they also suffered a defeat against Austria.
England vs Serbia Prediction, Odds
- Lean Money Line: Draw (+340)
- Score prediction: England 1-1 Serbia
England do not come into this tournament in good form, having won just one of their last five matches after a good run two years earlier. They have defensive weaknesses due to age and injuries, but they are not performing up to par in attack either.
While the Three Lions won’t find themselves on the outside looking for the knockout stage, they may have some setbacks early in this competition that betray their inability to live up to the lofty expectations as tournament favorites.