Euro 2020: Round of 16.
The knock out round has been decided and 4 teams were selected as the best losers in addition to those who qualified automatically for the next round by the virtue of being first and second in the group. 4 teams were added who placed third in the groups.
The Czech Republic, Portugal, Switzerland and Ukraine made the cut for the four spots available.
Round of 16 fixtures:
Wales v Denmark
Italy v Austria
Netherlands v Czech Republic
Belgium v Portugal
Croatia v Spain
France v Switzerland
England v Germany
Sweden v Ukraine
Predictions:
Wales v Denmark: I would go with Denmark on this. I have been impressed with them with the way they played against the world number one - Belgium. They played with grit, determination and attitude. After an emotional first game, they picked themselves up and were unlucky to lose to Belgium after dominating the first half.
Italy v Austria: I would go with Italy on this. Apart from having a 100% record so far; winning their first three games, they have a resolute defence too which makes them hard for anyone to beat.
Netherlands v Czech Republic: I would go with the Netherlands on this. They maintained their 100% record too and the Czech Republic would have to be at their best to beat this Netherlands side.
Belgium v Portugal: I would go with Belgium on this. Portugal impressed me especially when I thought they would lose easily to France, they held their ground and they might frustrate Belgium but I am sticking with Belgium to win this.
Croatia v Spain: This is a hard one because in the last game Croatia played, they played with precision and determination and Spain ran riot too in their last game despite being unconvincing in their first 2 games. I will go with Spain to win this.
France v Switzerland: I am going with France on this despite not giving their best so far in this tournament. The only game I can credit them with was against Portugal where they showed like they needed the game. Despite being unconvincing, I will go with France to win this game.
England v Germany: Tough one. None of these teams has impressed me. They have an abundance of talent but how they are yet to fully kick into gear. I think Germany will edge this.
Sweden v Ukraine: I will go with Sweden on this. They have been impressive. No one gave them a chance and they are showing they deserved to be here. I think they will win Ukraine.
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The dice is cast, now we enter into real phase of the competition. Nice predictions with the teams you expect to make it to quarter finals.
Agree with most of them but the Portugal v Belgium and Croatia v Spain. However one thing is for sure, we will be seeing more excitement and surprises in the round. Let the better team edge it out
I am very open to the surprises. It makes it fun.