UEFA Euro U-21 Semifinals Odds, Preview
Pair of Surprises in Semifinals
Two Group Stage Rematches
The U-21 European Championships have produced some surprises and Israel and Ukraine could continue their runs as we await the semifinals. Both Euro U-21 semifinals are on Wednesday and we’ve got two intriguing matchups. First, Israel take on England in Georgia in a group stage rematch. Then, five-time champions Spain face Israel in Bucharest, Romania. We’ll take a look at the Euro U-21 semifinals odds and who the finalists are likely to be.
Semifinals Matches
Israel U-21 vs England U-21
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England U-21 have been a great pick for soccer betting during the tournament. So far, they’re 4-0 and haven’t conceded a single goal. England easily won Group C and put together the best goal difference in the group stage. They’ve also got recognizable names on their roster, like Emile Smith-Rowe, Anthony Gordon, Cole Palmer and Curtis Jones.
Now, they’ll take on an Israel U-21 team that have never been here before. England already defeated Israel 2-0 in the group stage but lineups and tactics can certainly be tinkered with ahead of Wednesday’s match. Israel managed to go 1-1-1 in the group stage and defeat Georgia in penalties in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals for the first time. Meanwhile, England’s Anthony Gordon scored the game’s only goal vs. Portugal on Sunday.
The Three Lions looked a bit vulnerable in their match vs. Portugal as they conceded a bunch of chances. However, the Portuguese simply couldn’t get on the scoresheet. Regardless, the Euro U-21 semifinals odds price England U-21 at -225 odds to advance to their first final since 2009. Israel, in their first U-21 Euro semifinals, are +620 underdogs.
Israel’s U-20 team did recently make it to the semifinals of the U-20 World Cup in Argentina, though. Punters can find a draw at +325 odds for this match, which would go into extra time if the prediction rings true. Under 2.5 goals also display -130 odds as none of England or Israel’s matches have featured more than two goals, so far. Israel have also only scored two goals in the tournament. It could be an uphill battle for them to end England GK James Trafford’s four-game clean sheet streak.
Spain U-21 vs Ukraine U-21
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Spain are no strangers to deep runs in the UEFA Euro U-21. They’ve appeared in four of the last six finals and won the tournament a joint-record five times. So, it’s no surprise that Spain had the composure to get a 2-1 extra time win over Switzerland on Saturday. Real Betis’s Juan Miranda managed to get the winning goal in the 103rd minute.
La Furia Roja are unbeaten at the tournament and went perfect in the UEFA Euro qualifiers standings. Spain will now rematch Ukraine in the second semifinal on Wednesday. When Ukraine and Spain played in the final group stage match, the sides drew 2-2. Spain advanced as group winners on goal difference but Ukraine weren’t far behind. In the quarters, Ukraine managed to pull off a 3-1 upset over France as Heorhiy Sudakov scored twice.
Two of Sudakov’s three goals have come on penalties but he currently leads the competition’s Golden Boot race. Spain’s Sergio Gomez, Juan Miranda and Abel Ruiz have all scored twice and could rival Sudakov. Despite losing in the 2021 semifinals, the UEFA Euro U-21 semifinals odds price Spain as -145 favorites here. Ukraine managed to make the final in 2006 but haven’t been back to the semifinals since.
In a rare appearance, they are +350 moneyline underdogs. They do have highly-regarded Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who can cause problems for the Spain defense. Two of Spain’s matches have finished in 90-minute draws so far and another shows +300 odds. Both teams are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet here and over 2.5 odds display -130 odds.
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