The moment you've all been waiting for: HH's Euro 2020 Iron Clad Prognostications

The 2020 European Championship of 2021 kicks off today, and you've all been waiting to hear what I think about the tournament, so here we go!


First of all, if you pick all chalk, you're a hoe. I'm not a bitch so you may see some things you disagree with.


If you want to bet the easy favorite, the safest money, go France. They're stacked beyond belief, really not many weaknesses. But I'm old enough to remember Raymond Domenech picking teams based off of the stars and crystals. I'm old enough to remember the likes of Nicholas Ankela, Samir Nasri, Hatem Ben Arfa, Abou Diaby, etc. I'm hoping and praying for a French collapse here. They're way more entertaining when they hate each other. I think stupid sexy Olivier Giroud and Karim Benzema being in the team could cause some conflict. Also Zizou reportedly angling for the job from the aggressively mediocre Didier Deschamps could cause some pressure there.

Now let's say you do not want to be a bitch. Here are some other betting options that I think are worth a flyer. . .

Italy +800 to win the tournament

I know, I know. . . but, they're really good right now. Mancini has implemented an identity for the Azzurri. They play an attacking, open style with an elite keeper, and a solid defense. I like their midfield a lot even without Verratti. Jorginho, Barella, and Locatelli cover a lot of ground and are good on the ball.

I don't love their strikers of Immobile and Belotti but I love their wingers of Insigne, Chiesa, Berardi, and Bernardeschi. If their strikers can be clinical, they have a chance to really wear teams down.


Portugal +310 to win Group F

The favorite and easy money is on France. Germany is another good option. I do not trust Jögi, but with Neuer in net and Hummels back, I like the spine of their squad. Will Kimmich play at right back or will they play him in the center of midfield? He's world class at either spot. My biggest worries for Germany are coach and Werner finishing opportunities, but you know I will be rooting for my boys.

Portugal is a good bet here because I like the value. The only thing I don't like about Portugal is their center mids, but that's a big one obviously. I love their attack, I love Ruben Dias, and you gonna count on Cristianito not scoring? Not me.



Here's how I see it playing out with some outliers and surprise picks because nobody likes chalk:













*** Disclaimer *** If I am wrong, I will be editing this post.