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On Saturday, EURO 2020 will conclude the second round of group stage matches. In Group F, football fans can expect an intriguing clash between Portugal and Germany, while in Group E, the Poles and Spaniards will battle for crucial points. Hungary awaits a challenge from the world champions.
In the evening's first match, not much intrigue is expected as the world champions France will face the clear underdogs Hungary. France won a tight match against Germany with a score of 1:0, although two goals were disallowed due to minimal offsides. A victory today would pave the way for the French to advance to the quarterfinals from this particularly tough group.
Hungary held out unexpectedly long against Portugal, but in the end, they were defeated 0:3. It is doubtful whether Hungary expects anything from this championship, but things seem to be looking up for them. Bookmakers do not see any other outcome in this match besides a French victory, to which they give an 80% probability.
The showdown between Germany and Portugal is undoubtedly the highlight of Saturday evening, after which the latter team could find themselves in a very difficult situation. Germany lost to France in their first match, and a loss today would leave them in a very tough spot, as even a victory against Hungary would not guarantee them a spot in the knockout stage.
Portugal may face this match with slightly better spirits, although during their match with Hungary, it seemed like the European champions could go without a win. Tonight, Portugal should be satisfied with points that almost guarantee a place in the next stage. Germany are considered favorites in this match, with their winning chances estimated at around 44%.
Unexpected clash of the E group underdogs: looking at the schedule before the tournament, no one would have guessed that Poland and Spain would meet each other at the bottom of the table, with Sweden and Slovakia ahead.
However, both group matches in the first round ended with surprising results: Spain drew with Sweden and Poland lost to Slovakia. This match should be even more interesting, with its value maximized. A loss for Poland would leave them with only theoretical chances of progressing, so Robert Lewandowski's team will do everything to make Spain suffer another disappointment.
However, bookmakers do not give Poland much of a chance and rate Spain's chances of winning at 75%. Match schedule for the ninth day of the tournament: 16:00 Hungary - France, 19:00 Portugal - Germany, 22:00 Spain - Poland
