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By Tyler Everett
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Euro 2024 heats up this weekend, with four matches that will narrow the field to just the semifinalists by late Saturday afternoon.
Though oddsmakers see France, England and the Netherlands as heavy favorites against Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey, respectively, the quaterfinal slate begins with a seemingly evenly matched clash between Spain and Germany.
All four quarterfinal matchups air on FOX -- kickoff times (all times ET) below:
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- Spain vs. Germany, 12 p.m. Friday
- Portugal vs France, 3 p.m. Friday
- England vs. Switzerland, 12 p.m. Saturday
- Netherlands vs. Turkey, 3 p.m. Saturday
Euro 2024 Quarterfinal Betting Odds
Spain vs. Germany moneyline odds
Portugal vs. France moneyline odds
England vs. Switzerland moneyline odds
Netherlands vs. Turkey moneyline odds
Euro 2024 Quarterfinal Predictions, Best Bets
Spain vs. Germany prediction, best bets
The quarterfinals kick off with by far the most intriguing matchup of the four on tap, at least according to oddsmakers. Spain and Germany have been two of the highest-scoring, most fun teams to watch, which makes this matchup as must-see as it gets.
How these two teams match up is fascinating on several fronts, starting with the battle of the Toni-Kroos led German midfield vs. Rodri and Co. for Spain. How Joshua Kimmich and Germany hold up against Marc Cucurella and Nico Williams, who have been able to wreak havoc on the left for Spain throughout this tournament, will also be pivotal.
Ultimately, Spain's depth makes them the side to take in what should be an entertaining match.
Prediction: Spain 2, Germany 1
Best Bet: Spain moneyline (+170) BetMGM, bet365
Portugal vs. France prediction, best bets
Will the version of Mbappe that we saw dominate the 2018 and 2022 World Cups finally show up on Friday afternoon? If so, France offer tremendous value, especially at +140 at DraftKings.
What's more likely, though, is another slugfest for Les Bleus, who were fortunate to get by Belgium in the round of 16 thanks to a late own-goal by Jan Vertonghen.
Speaking of fortunate, Portugal set off a number of red flags in their heart-stopping round-of-16 win over Slovenia. Manager Roberto Martinez's insistence on having 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch for every possible minute looks like a hill he's willing to die on.
Don't be surprised if this one requires extra time and/or PKs, but Mbappe feels due for a dramatic game-winner to send France through to the quarters.
Prediction: France 1, Portugal 1 (regulation); France to advance
Best Bet: Draw (+200) DraftKings
England vs. Switzerland prediction, best bets
The favorite that's most in danger of bowing out this weekend is England, which appeared to be on its way home before a stunning last-second equalizer from Jude Bellingham forced extra time against Slovakia last Sunday.
Switzerland were overlooked going into their round of 16 match against Italy, and oddsmakers are once again underestimating this team in Saturday's game against England.
Gareth Southgate has made one puzzling decision after another with his lineups in this tournament, and Switzerland look poised to make his out-of-sync side pay a steep price on Saturday.
Prediction: England 1, Switzerland 1 (regulation); Switzerland to advance
Best Bets: Feeling bold? Why not take Switzerland ML (+290 at FanDuel, bet365)? Switzerland -- Draw No Bet (+145) at BetMGM also looks tempting.
Netherlands vs. Turkey prediction, best bets
Turkey are the biggest underdog remaining, and they're a great story featuring one of the best young talents on the continent in Arda Guler.
Unfortunately, it's hard to see this side getting by the veteran Dutch team led by Ronald Koeman. The Netherlands back line has a great chance to keep a clean sheet and send this them through to a semifinal showdown against either Portugal or France.
Prediction: Netherlands 2, Turkey 0
Best Bet: Netherlands win to zero (+160) BetMGM
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