With the European Championship qualifiers getting back underway on Thursday, the race for top spot in Group A will steal plenty of the midweek headlines.
In what appears to be a two-horse race to clinch top spot in Group A, there are also a host of European Championship betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Ahead of what looks set to be a defining fortnight of action from Group A, we have taken an in-depth look at what could unfold and some of the most intriguing EURO 24 betting tips that are available this month.
Who is leading the chase in Group A?
Only continuing on what has been a famous European Championship qualifying adventure this year, Scotland find themselves on the cusp of completing what would be long remembered as a stunning Group A romp.
Winning each of their five Group A showdowns and gaining a string of plaudits from across the continent, the Tartan Army mark their qualifying return this week holding a remarkable six-point buffer over the chasing pack and just 90 minutes away from completing their iconic EURO 2024 charge.
Looking to hold off a late surge from former world champions Spain and wrap up top spot in Group A with a heavyweight statement, Steve Clarke’s side currently find themselves priced at 11/4 with 1xBet to punch their ticket to Germany as Group A winners.
The Group A Players to Keep an Eye on
In what promises to be a crucial fortnight of Group A fixtures, we have taken a look at a pair of European superstars who will be looking to steal all of the headlines.
Alvaro Morata – Spain & Atletico Madrid
If Spain are to upset Scotland’s Group A party and mount a late charge for top spot, the European icons will certainly be calling on the red-hot Alvaro Morata to spearhead their charge over the final two qualifying sessions.
Appointed as La Roja’s new permanent skipper earlier in the year, Morata has continued to shine since opening up the 2023/24 campaign and the Atletico Madrid marksman has already notched 10 strikes for club and country.
Making EURO 24 qualifying history on September 8th as the one-time Chelsea misfit bagged a hat-trick away at Georgia in Spain’s 7-1 romp, Morata will once again have a key role to play this month.
Scott McTominay – Scotland & Manchester United
While Scott McTominay might have struggled to find a regular spot under Erik ten Hag this season, the Scottish ace certainly entered this month’s international break with a stunning cameo performance at Old Trafford.
Coming off the bench against Brentford last weekend and bagging a match-winning brace in injury-time, Manchester United’s homegrown starlet has continued to gain a reputation for his remarkable free-scoring performances while on EURO 24 qualifying duties.
In fact, McTominay has notched a staggering six strikes in just his five Group A appearances this year – a tally that is only surpassed by Belgium superstar Romelu Lukaku (8).
Group A Match of the Week & Available Odds
With Spain and Scotland simply in a shootout to clinch top spot in Group A, all eyes will certainly fall on Sevilla on Thursday for what promises to be a defining night of qualifying drama.
As the Tartan Army know that they can officially confirm their EURO 2024 ticket on foreign soil, a high-flying Scotland will also be excited by their most recent showdown against the former world champions.
Landing what was a famous 2-0 victory at Hampden when they welcomed Spain to Glasgow back on March 28th, Clarke’s side will be desperate to lay down another heavyweight Group A marker in midweek.
However, although Scotland might be riding a stunning wave of momentum, they will arrive in Sevilla on Thursday night and meet a Spain squad that have remarkably won each of their last 24 straight European Championship qualifying appearances on home soil – a run that stems all the way back to June 2003.
Spain vs Scotland odds:
- Spain win – 4/11 with BetUS
- Draw – 21/5 with Pribet
- Scotland win – 10/1 with Olympusbet
Spain vs Scotland Best Betting Tip
Although Scotland might be in the midst of a famous Group A romp, the Tartan Army will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge on Thursday night.
With Spain still priced at 1/2 with Dachbet to mount a late charge and clinch top spot in Group A, La Roja will know that they face a must-win showdown in Sevilla.
Not suffering a single European Championship qualifying defeat in front of their own supporters over the past two decades, Spain will feel that they have a golden chance to gain some revenge for their collapse at Hampden back in March.
Spain vs Scotland Betting Prediction: Spain win – 4/11 with BetUS
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