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The best Euro 2020 quarterfinal player prop bets

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Jason Ence

July 1st, 2021

The quarterfinals of Euro 2020 begin with two matches Friday, followed by two more Saturday.

We are here to give you analysis on a player prop bet for each!

Switzerland vs. Spain: Ferran Torres or Alvaro Morata to score

This tournament has not been kind to Morata, as he revealed that he, his wife, and his children had all received threats and harassment after his poor performances in Spain’s group-stage matches. However, he silenced those haters against Croatia, when he scored the go-ahead goal to send Spain to the quarterfinals.

Morata’s goal was Spain’s fourth of the day, and the third came from wide man Ferran Torres, who put in a "Man of the Match" performance. Torres has scored in each of Spain’s last two matches, each a five-goal performance, after Spain managed just one goal in its first two.

Both Torres and Morata are expected to start against a Switzerland side that has allowed three goals against both France and Italy in this tournament.

Considering how ball-dominant Spain has been, and how Torres is a central figure in the final third, there is solid value in this wager.

Pick: Ferran Torres or Alvaro Morata to score a goal (YES, +100)


Belgium vs. Italy: Lorenzo Insigne total shots

Given they will not have Kevin De Bruyne or Eden Hazard, the Belgians will most likely cede possession to Italy and look to counter on the break. This should lead to plenty of shots for the Azzurri, given Portugal managed 23 shots against Belgium in the Round of 16 and how Denmark outshot Belgium, 21-6.

The Italians have racked up massive shot totals, and Italy is the only team to take 20 or more shots in at least three different matches. Italy led the group stage in shots and added 27 in its extra-time victory over Austria in the Round of 16.

With his playmaking ability and free-kick duties, Lorenzo Insigne is heavily involved in nearly everything Italy does in attack. He has played three matches, and in the two where he played 80 minutes or more, he registered at least four shots.

Look for Insigne to get at least four against a pedestrian Belgian back line that will struggle with his pace.

Pick: Insigne Over 3.5 shots (+130)


Czech Republic vs. Denmark: Patrik Schick to score

The Danes are the darling of the tournament, given the emotional roller coaster they have endured since the tournament kicked off.

They outscored Russia and Wales, 8-1, over their past two matches and have looked very dangerous going forward in attack. However, both Belgium and Russia showed that physical forwards can cause their defense problems, as both Romelu Lukaku and Artem Dzyuba created chances against them.

At 6’2”, Schick has caused problems for nearly every team that has faced the Czech Republic, and he has averaged a goal every two matches in his play for the national team. He has five goals in his last five matches for the Czechs, and only England kept him off the scoresheet.

Pick: Patrik Schick to score (+280)


Ukraine vs. England: Raheem Sterling to score

Just one of England's four goals in this tournament has come someone not named Raheem Sterling.

He scored both of goals in the group stage, then found the net against Germany, before Harry Kane broke his duck and added a second. He is in stellar form and provides some of the only pace on an England side that has had the slowest build-up play in the tournament.

Through their four matches in the tournament, the Ukrainians have conceded six goals and have yet to keep a clean sheet. They also push very hard in attack, which leaves large spaces for opponents to counter.

Sterling should have multiple chances in this match.

Pick: Raheem Sterling to score (+195)

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