Finding a 13/1 double on Germany and Spain booking U21 final reunion
As we head into the knockout stage of the European U21 Championships the odds suggest to expect a repeat of the final between Germany and Spain two years ago, but we think there is still value on such an eventuality.
In fact, our two tips - when chosen with the best bookmaker possible as far as the odds are concerned - combine for a whopping price of 13.97.
Germany U21 vs Romania U21 - match preview
For those that have watched the tournament, the fact that this first semi-final is the one bookies believe is most likely to be one-sided is a little baffling. Romania have been the surprise package in Italy, that is for sure, and they have fully merited their place in the last four. They may have only finished above France on goal difference but there is no question that Mirel Radoi’s side were the more convincing before their stalemate with les Bleus.
Scoring eight goals across victories over Croatia and England, Romania were extremely dangerous on the counter attack so a match in which Germany will be expected to dominate should suit the underdogs down to the ground. There’s little question that the holders deserve their status as favourites given their firepower in particular, but Stefan Kuntz’s team did concede in all three of their group matches.
With that in mind, by simply factoring in the outcome of both teams to score on a bet on Germany to win the odds more than double to a very tempting 3.25 with 888sport.
Spain U21 vs France U21 - match preview
While Spain’s campaign got off to the worst possible start, staring at the prospect of an early exit following defeat to hosts Italy, they have potentially hit their stride at just the right time. The XI that thumped then group leaders Poland 5-0 last time out will surely be entrusted with dispatching of a France side that have flattered to deceive to this point.
Luis de la Fuente started said match with four senior internationals in midfield and attack and they proved far too strong for a side that had just beaten Italy 1-0. In Dani Ceballos and Fabian Ruiz in particular they have two creative midfielders that would walk into most teams on the planet.
The same can’t be said of the France squad, without a single full international in their ranks. Meanwhile the man tipped to star in the middle ground for Sylvain Ripoll’s side - Houssem Aouar - has been dropped to the bench. As many as 17 players have started, indicating the coach is still unsure of his best XI, and Spain should be considered clear favourites as a result.
A best price of 4.3 - again with 888sport - on la Roja to win by two or more goals (-1.5 asian handicap) makes up the huge double noted at the start of this piece.
