One of the most prestigious international soccer tournaments in the world kicks off on Friday, June 14 when host Germany takes on Scotland at the 2024 UEFA Euro. The Germans are -380 favorites to beat Scotland in regulation. Other group matchday 1 contests include Spain versus Croatia on Saturday and Portugal against the Czech Republic on Tuesday. Which teams get it done on Matchday 1 at the 2024 Euros? Check out soccer odds, analysis, and free picks for six of Euro 2024’s top Matchday 1 games.

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• When: Friday, June 14 – Tuesday, June 18

Germany vs. Scotland

• When: Friday, June 14th

Scotland doesn’t head into this playing their best. The underdogs in this matchup drew 2-2 versus Finland in their last international friendly.

The Scottish don’t stand much chance versus a German squad that has won 3-of-4 with a draw. 2 of the 3 wins were versus France and the Netherlands. In front of their fans, the hosts kick off their Euro Cup with an impressive 2 goals victory.

UEFA Euro 2024 Pick: Germany -380

Spain vs. Croatia

• When: Saturday, June 15th

Odds suggest that Spain versus Croatia is going to be one of the weekend’s top matches. The Spanish are just -125 favorites versus a Croatian squad that includes star players like Luka Modric and Andrej Kramaric.

No doubt, Spain will use their youth to keep Croatia’s north of 30 stars running up and down the pitch. It should work enough for El Rojo to grab a 1-goal victory.

UEFA Euro 2024 Pick: Spain -125

Poland vs. Netherlands

• When: Sunday, June 16th

Slovenia is in decent form after winning 3-of-5 with a couple of draws. Ah, but the draws were versus teams that would have zero shot of beating the Danes, Malta and Bulgaria.

Denmark is on a 3-match winning streak. 1 of the victories, 2-1 over Sweden, was legit. Give Denmark wins in regulation.

UEFA Euro 2024 Pick: Netherlands -155

Austria vs. France

• When: Monday, June 17th

Starting the Euros against France isn’t ideal. However, Austria is in great form after winning 4-of-5.

France is always good in international competitions. Still, there are plenty of talented Austrians that play for teams in top UEFA leagues. The Austrians force a draw.

UEFA Euro 2024 Pick: Draw

Portugal vs. Czech Republic

• When: Tuesday, June 18th

On paper, Portugal easily wins this. The Portuguese have a ton of talent and the talent runs deep. So backing Bruno Fernandes and his mates makes sense.

The Czech Republic, though, always seems to surprise at the Euro Cup. Not only that, but the Czechs are hot, having won 5 straight. A win may not be possible. A draw is more than possible.

UEFA Euro 2024 Pick: Draw

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