The golden generation did it once again! They come into the biggest tournament in their history but are the underdogs in Group A according to the Wales Euro 2020 odds.
Usually not a mainstay in these types of tournaments, Wales comes into this edition aiming to defy the Euro 2020 odds by all means necessary. Sharing Group A with Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey is no easy feat. How well can the Dragons do?
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Well, it seems it's going to be a short schedule for them. Wales is easily the weakest team out of the four in Group A and has not much firepower to cause big upsets. They are dangerous on the counter and have a smart coach in legend Ryan Giggs, but if the Wales betting lines are to follow, they are not going anywhere beyond the group stage.
Wales Euro History
Wales has only participated in one edition of the Euro finals, but man, what a ride it was. Euro 2016 saw plenty of surprises, but Wales made sure they leave their mark, going all the way to the semifinals, only to fall short to eventual champions Portugal.
This was a special tournament for the Dragons, as they blew past Slovakia, Russia, and UK Rivals, England, en route to a first-place finish in Group B of the Euro. Starman Gareth Bale scored in the three games.
They faced Northern Ireland in the Round-Of-16, where they won 1-0 after an own goal in the last stretch of the game. The Wales betting lines were cashing big.
That trend continued as they hammered a 3-1 victory over Belgium, who were Euro contenders back then, in a masterful game. Captain Ashley Williams scored first. Then-Free-Agent Robson-Kanu scored an absolute beauty entering the second half, and poacher Sam Vokes killed the game in the last minutes with an incredible header off a fast counter.
Unfortunately for them, their run will come to an end in the semis after Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani scored in quick succession ending the Dragons' dreams of going all the way.
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Wales Key Players
For Wales Euro 2020 odds to be cashing the big bucks, they need their key players to be on their best. Ryan Giggs uses a 4-4-2 formation, but the curious thing is that the team doesn't employ a proper striker. These are the five key players for Wales:
- Gareth Bale: Bale is the obvious one. He is Wales' best player by a landslide, but let's address the elephant in the room. Bale is not playing consistently and struggles to keep himself fit. If he is in good shape, he's a top 10 player in the world and an X-Factor, but finding that form isn't easy, and Bale doesn't seem to be on the right path. Wales Euro 2020 odds rely heavily on what he can provide for this team.
- Aaron Ramsey: A box-to-box midfielder capable of scoring and assisting in bunches. Ramsey is the one in charge of linking the defense with the offense, joining the attack, and capitalizing on second chances.
- Daniel James: Manchester United's prospect is vital for Wales betting lines, and here's why. He is a hazard, and he creates danger playing as a winger or even as a false 9. His versatility is a real threat, especially on the counter, where his speed shines.
- Ben Davies: Let's be clear, Wales will have to play lots of defense in this Euro. Ben Davies is crucial when it comes to this. As a left-back, he will be tasked with dealing with difficult one-on-one matchups in the group, but he needs to make himself present on the offensive side with early crosses and supporting on counter-attacks.
- Hal Robson-Kanu: After retiring from the international scene in 2018, Robson-Kanu couldn't keep his mind off of representing the Dragons, and he came back in 2020. He is not a starter but is one of the few actual strikers on the roster, his impact from the bench could become a lifesaver for Wales.
Wales Euro 2020 Schedule
Wales betting lines will move heavily on June 12 as the Dragons debut against Switzerland in the Baku Olympic Stadium. Wales will remain in Baku as they face Turkey for Matchday 2 and close their Group A participation at the Olimpico in Rome against host Italy on June 20.
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