Euro 2024 Daily Betting Briefing: Wednesday, June 26

Wednesday sees the final round of group stage fixtures in Groups E and F. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are eyeing maximum points, which can be sealed with victory against underdogs Georgia. 

Check out our best bets and match previews below and over on our YouTube channel.

Euro 2024 fixtures for June 26, 2024

There are four matches taking place on Wednesday, June 26. These are:

5pm BST: Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt)

5pm BST: Ukraine vs Belgium (MHPArena, Stuttgart)

8pm BST: Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)

8pm BST: Georgia vs Portugal (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen)

Betting Odds for Wednesday's Euro 2024 Fixtures

Slovakia 23/10, Draw 15/13, Romania 16/5

Ukraine 41/10, Draw 16/5, Belgium 7/10

Czech Republic 17/10, Draw 23/10, Turkey 15/8

Georgia 15/2, Draw 43/10, Portugal 2/5

*Best UK prices as of 3PM 25/06/2024

Odds Now's Betting Preview - Slovakia vs Romania 

Above: Forward Ivan Schranz has scored both of Slovakia's goals in Germany. (Photo Credit: Alamy Images)

Team news

Slovakia defender David Hancko suffered a hamstring injury against Ukraine but could feature here. Manager Francesco Calzona has named unchanged elevens in Slovakia's first two matches so far. 

Edward Iordănescu has no injury concerns ahead of their final group match.

The state of play

All four sides in Group E have three points to their name heading into the final matches. Slovakia stunned Belgium with a 1-0 victory in their opening fixture but there place in the knockouts is still not yet secure after a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine last time out. 

It's a similar story for Romania, who also secured a resounding 3-0 win over Ukraine on matchday one only to fall up short in a 2-0 loss against Belgium on Saturday. 

While four points would ordinarily be enough to progress due to the tournament's format, the even spread across Group E means all four sides are in need of victory to cement a place in the last 16.

Analysis and best bets for Slovakia vs Romania

The current standing of Group E makes for an intriguing watch as we head into the final round of matches. However, with so much at stake for all four sides, the competition could make for cagey matches given the danger posed by another defeat. 

This could particularly be the case here, with both Slovakia and Romania's strengths arguably at the back rather than in attacking areas. They both managed clean sheets in their opening games while also registering a combined eleven during qualifying. 

We think this one has a draw written all over it and great value can be found at just over even money. 

Odds Now's Best Bet - Draw @ 11/10 (General)

Odds Now's Betting Preview - Ukraine vs Belgium

Above: Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has already had three goals disallowed at EURO 2024. (Photo Credit: Alamy Images)

Team news

Ukraine left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko could feature after missing the first two matches with an ankle injury. 

Belgium winger Dodi Lukebakio is suspended after receiving two yellow cards across his nation's first two matches. Arsenal's Leandro Trossard could return to the lineup as his replacement. 

The state of play

Belgium were hotly-tipped to finish top of Group E but could find themselves knocked out at the group stage for a second consecutive tournament. Domenico Tedesco's men deserve praise for bouncing back with a 2-0 win over Romania last time out, though, given the nightmarish start they had against Slovakia.

Serhiy Rebrov's Ukraine were also strongly backed to qualify and, like Belgium, bounced back in their second match after a poor opening game. Goals from Mykolenko Shaparenko and Roman Yaremchuk secured a 2-1 win from behind against Slovakia to breathe fresh life into their EURO 2024 campaign.

Analysis and best bets for Ukraine vs Belgium

A loss would be disastrous for either, but a draw could also spell danger given the current standing in the group. The character of Ukraine has been evident for a while now and their comeback against Slovakia was the latest reminder of their resilience. 

However, Belgium's added quality in forward areas should still make them firm favourites here. Averaging 2.15 expected goals (xG) so far at the tournament, poor finishing cost them against Slovakia before they regained their clinical edge last time out versus Romania. 

Questions rightly remain about their susceptibility at the back, though, and this Ukrainian side certainly won't go out on a wimper. 

Odds Now's Best Bet - Belgium to win & BTTS @ 5/2 (Sky Bet)

Odds Now's Betting Preview - Czech Republic vs Turkey

Above: Arda Guler and Turkey are within touching distance of the knockout stages (Photo Credit: Alamy Images)

Team news

Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick is a major doubt after sustaining a calf injury in his side's 1-1 draw with Georgia. 

Turkey attacking midfielder Arda Guler could return to the lineup after an injury prevented him from starting against Portugal last time out. Fenerbahce centre-back Samet Akaydin may miss out after coming off late in the Portugal loss. 

The state of play

Czech Republic know they must win if they are to stand any chance of progressing to the knockout stages. Manager Ivan Hašek will have been disappointed not to have taken all three points against Georgia to strengthen their qualification prospects. 

Turkey, meanwhile, only need a point to reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time in 16 years. The amount of chances conceded against Portugal remains a concern, though. 

Analysis and best bets for Czech Republic vs Turkey

Hašek's men have experienced a mix bag in front of goal so far this tournament; they managed a measly 0.43 xG in their opening match against Portugal, but bounced back with a whopping 3.07 in the Georgia match - a tournament high. 

However, Schick's potential absence will be a huge loss at the worst possible time for the Czech Republic who know anything other than a win will surely see them bow out at the group stage. We expect them to do just that, particularly as they prepare to face a Turkey side who need just one point to secure a spot in the last 16. Back the draw in this one.

Odds Now's Best Bet - Draw @ 23/10 (General)

Odds Now's Betting Preview - Georgia vs Portugal

Above: Georges Mikautadze is Euro 2024's joint-top goalscorer ahed of his third group game with Georgia (Photo Credit: Alamy Images)

Team news

Georgia manager Willy Sagnol will be grateful to have a full squad to choose from in their final game. 

The same cannot be said for Roberto Martinez, though, who will have to make do without winger Rafael Leao. The AC Milan forward received a second yellow card of the tournament versus Turkey, both for simulation. 

Nevertheless, with Portugal already through to the knockouts, Martinez will likely rotate several of his crop in preparation for the last 16.

The state of play

Georgia have already exceeded expectations in their first ever major tournament. After a thrilling 3-1 defeat to Turkey on matchday one, they rallied to secure a point in a 1-1 draw to the Czech Republic last time out. A win is a must if they are to proceed to the knockouts, though, but they face an uphill task against a strong Portugal side here. 

Martinez's men scraped through a 2-1 win over the Czechs in their first game before dispatching of Turkey in more convincing fashion on Saturday. With a spot already secure in the knockouts, expect Martinez to make use of his squad to rest key figures in this one. 

Analysis and best bets for Georgia vs Portugal

We've already seen a few upsets in Germany this summer but they would surely be trumped if Georgia somehow secured three points here. However, while it would make for a great narrative, we find it impossible to back Sagnol's men to overcome Cristiano Ronaldo and co in this one. 

Georgia impressed in an incredibly open game against Turkey on matchday one, managing 2.19 xG in the process. They struggled in attacking against a robust Czech side, though; their 1.01 xG compared to the Czechs' 3.16 leaves you wondering how they escaped with a point. 

Portugal, meanwhile, kept nine clean sheets in qualifying and looked supremely dominant at the back against Turkey last time out. Even with a heavily-rotated side, we back the Portuguese to finish the group strongly with a shutout win in this one. 

Odds Now's Best Bet - Portugal to win to nil @ 13/10 (BetVictor)

Odds Now's Euro 2024 Best Bets for Wednesday, June 26

Slovakia vs Romania - Draw @ 11/10 (General) - 1pt

Belgium to win & BTTS @ 5/2 (Sky Bet) - 2pts

Czech Republic vs Turkey - Draw @ 23/10 (General) - 1pt

Portugal to win to nil @ 13/10 (BetVictor) - 2pts