Euro 2024: Group F, Predictions – Portugal, Türkiye, Czechia and Georgia

Although Group F may have a clear favourite, it doesn’t make the group less exciting. Portugal is the group’s favourite, with a pool of talent few teams can rival. However, this group promises plenty of suspense for the second spot. Türkiye, Czechia and Georgia complete group F, each bringing unique challenges and potential surprises.

Georgia qualified for the tournament for the first time in history. They had an intense playoff journey, featuring dramatic games against Luxembourg and Greece. Unfortunately for them, this group is stacked with quality teams, each offering a different style of play.

Türkiye: A Mixed Bag of Strengths and Weaknesses

Group Qualification Odds: 1.34 (22bet)

Türkiye is always a major talking point. In the previous edition of the Euros, they disappointed tipsters by failing to make it past the group stages. However, the Turks quickly forgot about the tournament by topping their qualification group ahead of Croatia, which came as a surprise to many football fans.

Türkiye’s weaknesses are still evident despite this achievement, as demonstrated during the International Friendlies. They lost against Hungary (0-1), Austria (1-6), Poland (1-2) and drew against Italy (0-0). 

The Turks are still lacking in the offensive department, often opting for a defensive approach. While some might see this as a tactical strategy, Türkiye’s overly passive play frequently results in a lack of significant threats against their opponents.

In their last game against Poland, Türkiye had trouble responding to an early goal; a critical issue that needs to be addressed if they want to advance to the knock-out stages this time. The team will rely on the talents of Kökcü, Calhanoglü, and Arda Güler to inspire them toward a more offensive and bold approach to their football.

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Georgia: First-Timers Facing a Tough Challenge

Group Qualification Odds: 2.77 (22bet)

Georgia, a neighbour of Türkiye but in a very different situation, faces a daunting challenge in their first participation in the tournament. 

Unfortunately, this draw is exceptionally tough for the Georgians, making it unlikely they will emerge as a dark horse. Their struggles against Luxembourg, which led to intense moments and multiple cards, exemplify their uphill battle. Additionally, they needed to go all the way to penalties to secure victory against Greece, highlighting the lack of talent in the midfield. 

Despite these challenges, it should be noted that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia led them to qualification. The Napoli forward has been the country’s star throughout the qualification phase. Goalkeeper Mamardashvili is the other big name, having impressed in La Liga. 

However, beyond these two key players, Georgia has little to offer, making it the likeliest team to struggle in this competitive group.

Portugal: The Undisputed Favourite

Group Winner Odds: 1.42 (22bet)

By default, Portugal is the favourite. Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong in Saudi Arabia, and this is his last chance to win on the pitch with his team. Portugal already won the tournament in 2016, when Renato Sanches became the MVP – Ronaldo, injured, only acted as a cheerleader. 

While it is a predictable assumption, Portugal is undoubtedly a winner, potentially among the favourites to win the tournament in its entirety. They always come to tournaments with a talented squad, but for some unexplainable reason, they have never truly lived up to their potential.

Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, and Nuno Mendes are all players that have become household names by now. Dias might not have started a majority of the games with Manchester City, but his robust physique should see him emerge as the de facto leader of the backline alongside the never-ending Pepe. 

At forty-one years old, Pepe showed with Porto that he can still compete at the highest level in the Champions League. Like Ronaldo and Rui Patrício, it is likely that this will be his last tournament with the Portuguese. 

If the defence might not impress you, the midfield and the forwards surely will. Portugal will bring João Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, and Vitinha as the midfielders, leaving questions about who will start. These players will be able to rely on Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Rafael Leão, and Ramos as the forwards that would take advantage of Silva’s technicality and Fernandes’ killer-pass tendencies. 

Santos was fired a while ago, leading to Roberto Martinez taking over. This begs the question: How does the head coach decide who to start in a pool of so many talents? The answer will come soon enough.

Portugal’s path to the Euros was not very eventful. It scored past every opponent, including a nine-goal demolition of Luxembourg. However, the last games serve as a wake-up call. Portugal lost against Slovenia (2-0) and  Croatia (2-1) in the International Friendlies.

Czechia: The Unpredictable Contender

Group Qualification Odds: 1.57 (22bet)

Czechia is one of the uncertainties of the group – aiming to secure second place, potentially favoured against the likes of Georgia and Türkiye. The Bohemians couldn’t top their group as Albania took the lead instead – and opposition like Poland made things tougher for the Czechs. This indicates that Czechia is unlikely to be the tournament’s dark horse, as too few fundamentals support such a conclusion.

The International Friendlies have been kind to the Czechs, as they scored 4/4. Wins against Norway (1-2), Armenia (2-1), Malta (7-1), and North Macedonia (2-1) showed their ability to handle lower-rated opposition. Nevertheless, Georgia should not be considered in the same category. 

They showed in the playoffs that they are a team with character, and it should be remembered that Türkiye still stands in the way, probably the closest in terms of player quality.

Czechia will rely on Patrik Schick’s ability to score goals out of nowhere, while Adam Hložek and Tomáš Souček will complement the Leverkusen forward. They are rather a solid bunch despite not playing the most impressive football. 

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