Euro 2024 Daily Betting Briefing: Monday, June 24

Spain have already secured top spot in Group B but the other three sides retain hopes of reaching the knockout stages in Germany . 

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Euro 2024 fixtures for June 24, 2024

There are two EURO 2024 matches taking place on Monday, June 24. These are:

8pm BST:  Group B - Albania vs Spain (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf)

8pm BST: Group B - Croatia vs Italy (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig)

Betting Odds for Monday's Euro 2024 fixtures

Albania 13/2, Draw 15/4, Spain 11/21

Croatia 9/4, Draw 9/4, Italy 6/4

*UK best prices as of 8:50AM 24/06/2024

OddsNow's Betting Preview - Albania vs Spain 

Above:  Spain have already secured their place in the last 16 after winning their opening two matches in Group B. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)

Team News

Spain will be without midfield maestro Rodri, who is suspended following his second yellow card of the tournament against Italy . Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino may be brought in as his replacement. 

Albania will also be without forward Mirlind Daku due to his leading of 'derogatory chants' in the aftermath of his nation's 2-2 draw with Croatia on Wednesday. 

The State of Play

Spain have already secured a place in the knockout stages with victories over Croatia and Italy in their opening two matches. The wins also mean they are already guaranteed to finish top in Group B, and so some rotation may be expected as Luis de la Fuente looks to rest key figures. 

Given the nature of the three sides accompanying them in Group B, Albania came into the tournament heavy underdogs.

However, a rugged performance against the Italians on matchday one was followed by a 2-2 draw with Croatia last time out. A 95th-minute eqauliser from Klaus Gjasula secured their first point of the tournament, but only victory will be enough to see them progress to the knockouts. 

Analysis and Best Bets for Albania vs Spain 

Spain are yet to concede a goal at EURO 2024 but that could change if de la Fuente opts to rotate with their place in the knockout stages already secure. Coupled with Albania knowing only a win will see them progress, we expect Sylvinho's side to fly out the gate and get their name on the scoresheet at the Düsseldorf Arena. 

Spain 's added quality means this probably won't be enough to secure three vital points for the Albanians, though. Even in a heavily-rotated team, Spain should have too much in the final third to ultimately confirm Albania 's elimination in the group stages. 

Spanish forward Mikel Oyarzabal could make his first start in Germany and, having netted five goals in three games prior to the tournament, stands out as a strong pick on the anytime goalscorer line. 

OddsNow's Best Bet - Spain to win & BTTS @ 49/20 (10Bet) - 2pts

Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime @ 11/5 (General) - 1pt

OddsNow's Betting Preview - Croatia vs Italy 

Above:  Croatia could only muster a point in their second match against Albania (Photo Credit: Alamy Images)

Team News

Croatian attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic sat out the Albania match due to a muscle injury and could miss out again here. 

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has also confirmed full-back Federico Dimarco will be available for selection. The Italian picked up a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Spain last week and has featured in both of his nation's group matches so far. 

The State of Play

Croatia are in dire need of three points to secure a place in the knockout stages. Zlatko Dalic's men suffered a damaging 3-0 loss to the Spanish in their opening match and could only muster a draw against an unfancied Albania side on Wednesday. Anything but a win will see Croatia bow out at the group stage for the first time at a European Championship since 2012. 

Despite their 2-1 win over Albania on matchday one, Italy 's place in the last 16 is still not secure. Another point should be enough to see the current holders progress, though a win would secure a second-place finish and, on paper, a more favourable draw. 

Analysis and Best Bets for Croatia vs Italy 

Croatia 's matches have certainly made for an entertaining watch so far. Dalic's side have had little trouble creating chances, averaging 2.5 expected goals (xG) across their two outings. Wasteful finishing cost them against Spain but two quickfire goals saw them assume a 2-1 lead versus Albania before conceding late. 

They have also seen plenty of action at the other end of the pitch, though, averaging 1.66 expected goals against (xGA) in those two matches and remain susceptible at the back heading into the Italy encounter. 

Given Croatia 's desperation for points, we're predicting another high-scoring encounter in Leipzig. 

OddsNow's Best Bet - Over 2.5+ goals @ 23/20 (Betfair) - 1pt

OddsNow's Euro 2024 Best Bets for Monday, June 24

Spain to win & BTTS @ 49/20 (10Bet) - 2pts

Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime @ 11/5 (General) - 1pt

Croatia vs Italy - Over 2.5+ goals @ 23/20 (Betfair) - 1pt

Total points staked - 4

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