At the 2018 World Cup, there was just about nothing between Belgium and France in the semifinal.
Only a Samuel Umtiti header.
Les Bleus won that 1-0, and went on to lift the gold trophy on the weekend with a 4-2 win over Croatia, leaving Belgium to wonder, “What if?”
Now, the Red Devils have a shot to win the 2020 UEFA European Championship (EURO 2020). Actually, it is more than a shot: Belgium is one of the three favorites, behind France and what amounts to the hosts England.
Belgium should have no trouble in Group B, and really should go 3-0. Denmark is a dangerous side, and could make a deep run. Will Russia get enough points to qualify as the third place team?
Here is a look at Group B.
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GROUP B
Odds to win Group B
Belgium -130
Denmark +235
Russia +525
Finland +3300
Odds to qualify for knockout stage
Belgium -2000
Denmark -400
Russia -250
Finland +200
Teams to advance: Belgium (winner 1B), Denmark (runner-up 2B), Russia (third place 3B)
Group B Matchday-1 odds
June 12
Denmark (-230) vs. Finland (+850), draw (+320), 12 p.m EDT (ESPN and fubo.tv)
Belgium (-143) vs. Russia (+430), draw (+275), 3 p.m. EDT (ABC and fubo.tv)
Matchday-1 Predictions
Denmark -1, Belgium -0.75