It’s crunch time in Euro 2024 as the Group stages come to a conclusion, so what does Matchday 3 have in store?
With just six teams having booked their spot in the last 16 starting Friday, which 10 countries will be joining them in the knockout stages?
Once again we’ve picked three anytime goalscorers to consider for a Goalscorer Treble, this week at 55/1 with Unibet .
Switzerland vs Germany – Niclas Fullkrug – 43/20
Germany look poised to finish top of Group A, and with only defeat to Switzerland in Frankfurt denying the hosts that, Niclas Fullkrug could be a smart choice for goals.
With their passage already booked, after Kai Havertz was switched out before the hour-mark against Hungary, the indications are the Borussia Dortmund striker could lead the line here.
Having become quite the marksman off the bench for Julian Nagelsmann, Fullkrug netted as a sub against Scotland and had openings to add to his tally last time out.
Havertz has been a focal point to this point, but when Fullkrug is present, Germany carry that extra threat with an out-and-out number 9.
The Swiss will be the toughest examination this summer so far, and it may take Fullkrug to unlock the door.
Christoph Baumgartner – Netherlands vs Austria – 11/2
Of the three scorers we fancy in Matchday 3, this one is by far the biggest punt but as the Netherlands face Austria in Berlin, Christoph Baumgartner carries superb value.
After defeating Poland, the bordering nation are well placed to make the knockouts.
However, they finish up with another stern test and Austria need to be at their best to take the point that will guarantee moving on.
Baumgartner has been the lynchpin of the side for some time now, and after wasting a golden chance against France, netted from the edge of the box to return to the scoresheet.
The RB Leipzig midfield looks at home in his country of employ this summer, and he may need to add to his tally against Oranje.
The bookies have the Dutch as strong favourites here, but Austria can’t be overlooked given their work ethic.
Baumgartner can be a real presence and individually if nothing else, 11/2 to score anytime looks inviting.
Patrik Schick – Czechia vs Turkey – 9/5
With Portugal Group F winners, the battle for a possible two further spots ramps up in Matchday 3 as Czechia and Turkiye meet for an all-or-nothing clash in Hamburg.
And, crucially, Patrik Schick looks back in form.
One of Europe’s most enigmatic front men, his goals come in equally mysterious spells.
Having been afforded less than an hour against Portugal, the Leverkusen hitman was in the right place to poke in from close range against Georgia.
Still the Czech number one choice, Schick has scored twice in the last three outings and afterinjury is approaching full fitness.
Turkey will be intent on thwarting the progress of Ivan Hasek’s charges, but Schick is a potent prowler and we see him grabbing a second tournament goal here.
Euro 2024 Matchday 3 begins on Sunday.
