Supercomputer predicts Euro 2024 winners

Euro 2024 is just around the corner and promises to be one of the most contested tournaments in the tournament's history.

Six or seven teams have a genuine belief that they can be crowned continental kings in mid-July, while there are more than a few nations capable of disrupting the odds and springing a surprise.

Whether anyone can achieve what Greece did at Euro 2004 remains to be seen, but they will relish the chance to join the European giants in Germany.

Thanks to Opta's fabled supercomputer, let's take a closer look at the tournament favourites…

If you are In England Superstition follower, look away now. Of course, Gareth Southgate's side have been given the best chance to lift the Henri Delaunay Cup at the Olympiastadion on July 14, going one step further than they did by reaching the Euro 2020 final last week. According to the data, they have a 19.9% ​​chance of winning the first European Championship.

However, hot on their tail will be the 2022 World Cup finals France, the team that sent England packing at the tournament in Qatar. Given a 19.1% chance of glory despite being neutral favourites, Kylian Mbappe and company have been given a 30.4% chance of reaching the final – 0.7% less than England's chances of making the showpiece event.

Host countries often have a huge advantage in major international tournaments, with In Germany side will be successful this year. They are far from England and France in terms Optabut they still have a 12.4% chance of claiming a record fourth European crown.

Spain they have won the tournament three times since its inception and have a 9.6% chance of overtaking Germany in the rankings, while the 2016 champions In Portugal they have been given a 9.2% shot in what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's final tournament.

A slightly refreshed In the Netherlands The team is looking to make up for its recent poor performance in the competition, but has a 5.1% chance of winning the second title. Apart from winning Euro 2020, the reigning champions Italy have a 5% chance of glory.

Perennial underachievers In Belgium won't necessarily be considered a dark horse with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku in their squad, but recent tournament displays have left much to be desired. The fact that they have been given a 4.7% shot at winning the whole thing is probably a bit much.

Denmark They surprised few by reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2024, even after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during the group stage, and the 1992 winners are ninth favorites for the trophy with 2.2%.

2018 World Cup Winners Croatia they are given a 2% chance and close out the top ten favourites, but Luka Modric's side have proven time and time again that they are not to be discounted on the big stage.

In Scotland fans hoping for a surprise run in the final stages of the competition may be pleased to hear that Opta give themselves a 23.5% chance of getting into the quarter-finals. The overall victory remains at only 1%, however, aside Ukraine again Serbia.