The quarterfinal stage of EURO 2024 is upon us and the contenders have now been separated from the pretenders. An enthralling Round of 16 featured an incredible comeback from England against Slovakia, dominant performances from Germany and Spain, and much more. With just 8 teams left standing, we have the best preview and expert betting tips for the quarterfinals. Let's get right into the football predictions. **Our picks:**
**Spain vs Germany** Spain are in red-hot form, and the three-time champions take on hosts Germany in the first quarterfinal of EURO 2024 on Friday evening in Stuttgart. La Roja survived a minor scare against Georgia in their Round of 16 clash, coming from behind to win 4-1, thanks to yet another dominant display of total football. Luis de la Fuente's men had 36 attempts to Georgia's 4, while controlling 72% of the possession. They have dazzled with their youthful, energetic attacking play, surpassing expectations despite not being seen as one of the top three teams before the tournament started. Manchester City's Rodri has been immense at the heart of midfield, setting the tempo for the attacking trio of Yamine Lamal, Nico Williams, and Alvaro Morata to thrive. Crucially, Spain's defense is just as strong as their attack, as they have conceded just one goal in their four games so far at EURO 2024 - an own goal. However, for all of their brilliance, this is a match that is evenly balanced. Germany have had an equally impressive tournament, unbeaten so far (D1) and boasting the most goals (10). They defeated Denmark 2-0 to book their spot in the quarterfinals and, like Spain, are blessed with collective and individual talent. Jamal Musiala has arguably been the best player at the tournament, with three goals in four games, while Kai Havertz has led the line expertly, chipping in with two goals. The Arsenal man faced calls to be dropped for Niclas Fullkrug, but his performance against Denmark should be enough to keep him in the team for this one. As far as head-to-head, Germany have one win against Spain in the last 8 meetings, and will still be reeling from their 6-0 hammering back in 2020. **Prediction: This is hard to call as both sides have been exceptional but Spain have shown just about enough to be a solid bet prediction. Our bet of the day is a win for La Roja.**
**England vs Switzerland** Gareth Southgate must be thanking his stars after that incredible comeback win against Slovakia in the Round of 16, and now, the much-maligned England boss has been rewarded with a tasty quarterfinal tie against Switzerland. Southgate was surely staring down the barrel of the sack as England trailed 1-0 to Slovakia heading into the 95th minute. However, a bicycle-kick equalizer from Jude Bellingham, followed by an extra-time header from captain Harry Kane, sealed a remarkable 2-1 win. It was yet another abject display from the Three Lions until a combination of individual brilliance and luck kept their campaign alive. The question now is, how long will they ride their luck? After four mediocre displays, they must up their levels considerably, or Southgate could be looking at his last game in charge. Switzerland, on the other hand, have been impressive so far and will certainly be the best team England have faced at EURO 2024. The Swiss are a settled side, brimming with confidence after goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas secured a fully deserved 2-0 victory over defending champions Italy. Granit Xhaka is the heartbeat of the side, and he has carried on his excellent performances for Bayer Leverkusen onto the international stage. His performance in the win against Italy was spectacular, and his midfield partnership with Freuler is as good as any at the tournament. The last time Switzerland defeated England was in 1981, and a win here would arguably be their biggest result ever. **Prediction: England have shown us nothing to suggest they can win this game, and with Marc Guehi missing through suspension, a Lewis Dunk and John Stones partnership is unlikely to fill the Swiss attackers with fear. Both teams to score is a great full time prediction, and we have the best odds for Switzerland to nick a win.**
**Portugal vs France** Portugal's underwhelming campaign continued as they were taken to penalties by underdogs Slovenia after Cristiano Ronaldo missed an extra-time penalty. However, Diego Costa's heroics in the shootout spared Ronaldo's blushes, as he became the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in a EUROs shootout. Portugal have blown hot and cold at this tournament, with just one convincing win (3-0 against Turkey) sandwiched by mediocre displays. The team's big players are yet to step up, and manager Roberto Martinez's usage of CR7 has been criticized by some fans, feeling it has overshadowed the rest of the team. Ronaldo, 39, has taken the most shots at EURO 2024 (19) without scoring, and his lack of pressing and energy has hindered the attack at times. Despite this, Portugal must raise their game against a French team they have struggled against, losing 11 of their last 14 head-to-head encounters (W1, D2). France reached their third quarterfinal with a 1-0 win over Belgium, but their performances at Euro 2024 have been unconvincing. Les Bleus have scored just three goals, none from open play, and have struggled in attack. However, they have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, and their defensive solidity could give them the edge here. Kylian Mbappe, the pre-tournament Golden Boot favorite, has scored just once, a penalty against Poland, and he will be itching to make his mark against his idol, Ronaldo. **Prediction: Both teams have failed to really convince at the tournament so far, but you have to be a brave man to write off France, especially with Mbappe. This could go to extra-time, but our bet prediction is a slim win for Les Bleus.**
**Netherlands vs Turkey** The Netherlands and Turkey will go head-to-head in the last Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday night. The Dutch rebounded from a slow start to defeat Romania 3-0 in Munich. It was a strong performance from Ronald Koeman’s side, who squeezed through to the last 16 as one of the four best third-place finishers. Donyell Malen scored twice off the bench, and Cody Gakpo added his third goal of the tournament to put the result beyond doubt. Both teams have a four-day rest before this match, and the winner will head to the semi-finals to take on either England or Switzerland. Vincenzo Montella's Turkey reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2008, finishing second in Group F with wins over the Czech Republic and Georgia. They showed great spirit to hold off Austria in their Round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, with former Juventus defender Merih Demiral popping up as the unlikely hero, scoring a brace to send his country through. Goalkeeper Mert Gunok made an unbelievable save in the 94th minute to preserve Turkey's lead and keep Montella's men in the tournament. With the Netherlands' attack finally clicking, Gunok can expect to make even more saves this weekend. On a more positive note, Montella’s hopes will be boosted by the return of captain Hakan Calhanoglu and defender Samet Akaydin after serving suspensions. **Prediction: This match has the potential to be one of the most thrilling games of the tournament, as two attack-minded teams face off. Our bet prediction? Goals galore! We're backing both teams to score**.
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