England have stumbled into the Euro 2024 semi-finals, but the Three Lions are now just a last-four tie against the Netherlands away from back-to-back European Championship finals.
The Netherlands had to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-finals and Oranje will head to Dortmund in buoyant mood.
This huge Euro 2024 semi-final showdown features in our best bets for Wednesday.
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Bet of the Day
Over 2.5 goals in England v Netherlands @ 31/20
It certainly hasn’t been a string of free-flowing performances from England at Euro 2024 and the Three Lions can be considered pretty fortunate to still be in the competition. However, Gareth Southgate’s side face a different dynamic in Dortmund and perhaps it may benefit their attack.
Clearly, Southgate’s side face a step up in class against the Netherlands, and that can’t be considered a positive, but there won’t be a low defensive block from an attacking Oranje outfit either.
Ronald Koeman’s men have scored seven goals in their last three Euro 2024 matches, but they also conceded two against Austria and were put under major pressure when beating Turkey 2-1 last time out.
The Netherlands will be unblinking in their forward-thinking approach, which could leave England forced to meet fire with fire. For all of the Three Lions’ struggles, we have seen two fantastic individual goals from Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, a high level of commitment and a strong mentality.
Turkey showed that there is a defensive vulnerability to the Netherlands by winning the shot count and coming out on top of the expected goals figures in their quarter-final showdown and backing over 2.5 goals looks a play in Dortmund.
Special of the day
Under 0.5 Dinamo Batumi goals @ 4/6
Ludogorets made it a 13th straight Bulgarian title last season and the Eagles are a very useful side in the context of a Champions League first-round qualification tie against Dinamo Batumi.
Georgi Dermendzhiev’s men conceded only 15 goals in 30 regular season matches, before moving onto the Championship round and that solid defence can keep Dinamo Batumi at bay.
The Georgians have hit only 24 goals in 18 Erovnuli Liga matches this term and Andriy Demchenko’s men may struggle to make an impact.
Longshot of the day
RFS to win and over 3.5 goals @ 11/2
Latvian champions RFS are making a strong defence of their Latvian Higher League title and Larne look set for a tough time on their trip from County Antrim.
Viktors Morozs has a strong squad at his disposal, relative to the level of competition, with Emerson Deocleciano and Ismael Diomande two young and promising attacking players.
Larne were beaten 7-1 on aggregate by Ballkani in their efforts to qualify for the Conference League last term and another heavy defeat could await in Riga.
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